August 2005 | Vol. 23, No. 8

CONTENTS

Government Relations Update

• Senate Introduces Bi-Partisan Legislation on Pay for Performance (P4P) and Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Update on the SAAAVE Act in 109th Congress
• Thanks to SVU Members for Letters Sent to Congress on Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005

Upcoming Events

• Advanced Interpretation Course in Boston, September 9-10
• Second SVU/SVS RPVI Exam Review Course in Chicago, October 28-30
• SVU Current Issues Conference Set for November 4-5
• Call for Papers for 2006 SVU Annual Conference

SVU Member Profile

Ruth Manire, MHA RT RVT
Vascular Lab Supervisor in Noninvasive Cardiology
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, Florida

Industry News

• Important Decision at ARDMS That Affects RVT Re-Applicants

• Plan Now to Promote "Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month" in October

SVU News

• Vascular Case Studies Available on CD
• 5th Edition of SVU Glossary of Terms Handbook Now Available
• e-Spectrum Made Easier to Access – No Password and ID Needed
• SVU Welcomes 49 New Members in July
• Please Notify SVU If You Change Jobs or Move
• For Vascular Ultrasound Job Postings Go to SVU’s Online Job Center
• Looking to Hire a Student? Check out the SVU Student Member Directory
• SVU Member Alliance with Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Chapter News

• Upcoming Affiliated Chapter Meetings
• SVU Student Chapter Subcommittee Formed