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ACP moves California headquarters to Chicago By Amanda Godwin After 30 years in San Leandro, Calif., the American College of Phlebology (ACP) is relocating its headquarters to Chicago. The move is expected to be completed by the end of June, and the new address will be 434 W. Ontario St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60654. This move is one of several new initiatives by the ACP Board of Directors to improve the representation of venous and lymphatic healthcare providers in the medical industry. The APC will join more than 65 medical associations already operating in Chicago, including the American Medical Association, allowing the organization to better represent its members as a part of the national medical discussion. The move to the Midwest also provides a more central location for its almost 2,000 members located across the United States. “We are excited about the decision to relocate the headquarters to Chicago as it positions the College in a place where we will better be able to pursue the strategic initiatives of our membership,” said Neil Khilnani, MD and president of the ACP Board of Directors.
John Chuback, MD, FACS
Dr. John Chuback joins VTN Editorial Advisory Board John Chuback, MD, FACS and chief medical officer at Chuback Medical Group in Paramus, N.J., has joined the Vein Therapy News (VTN) Editorial Advisory Board. Dr. Chuback is involved in teaching, entrepreneurship, writing and philanthropy. He is also co-founder of BiosupportMD and Chuback Education. He is an author of numerous articles and books and is a lecturer throughout the United States on medical and non-medical subjects. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a B.S.
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“By placing ourselves closer to the majority of our membership as well as in the same city as the American Medical Association (AMA) we expect to be able to further improve the value the College is able to deliver to our membership, the field and most importantly our patients.” Dean Bender, executive director of the ACP, said the relocation should be complete by the end of June. “I want to make sure that every one of our membership knows they have an open invitation to stop and visit us anytime they are in or are passing through Chicago. We will always have a cup of coffee waiting for you!” For more than 30 years in California the ACP has been an advocate for the advancement of vein and lymphatic care through education, resources and research. Some of the staff will be unable to move to Chicago. Bender said the APC is grateful for its roots and all the staff and volunteers who have helped grow the association to its current success. “Relocation is always a bitter sweet proposition as we are excited about a new future in Chicago, but unfortunately it means degree in biology, and then attended Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School where he earned his MD degree. Subsequently, Dr. Chuback completed his general surgery residency at Monmouth Medical Center & Newark Beth Israel Hospital. He then did his residency in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital and The University of Rochester Medical Center in New York. He is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Chuback practiced cardiac surgery for the first six years of his professional career and then launched a successful private practice focused on venous disease and cosmetic procedures. Over the course of his career, he has been the recipient of many awards and honors. He is a member of numerous societies and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He will periodically write for the “SecondLook” section of medical in-depth articles in each issue of VTN and advise editor Larry Storer as needed. “Vein Therapy News is fortunate to have a physician of Dr. Chuback’s experience, training, education, skill and background,” Executive Vice President Gary Pittman Jr. said after meeting with Dr. Chuback at IVC. “His passion for treating venous disease will result in compelling insights for our physician readers.” VT N
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Dean Bender
leaving some great people behind,” Bender said. “The leadership, the membership and myself owe our deepest gratitude to the various members of our staff that have contributed greatly to the College over the past years. We wish you all the best success.” VT N
Amanda Godwin is the senior marketing coordinator at the American College of Phlebology. She can be contacted by email at agodwin@acpmail.org.
APC issued advocacy alert for draft LCD advancing vein care
APC seeks abstracts for 2018 Congress by June 20 deadline The American College of Phlebology (ACP) is now accepting abstracts to be presented at the 2018 ACP Annual Congress Nov. 8-11 in Nashville. Deadline is June 20. All seasoned practicing clinicians, research scientists, young investigators, physician extenders, nurses, lymphedema therapists, ultrasound technicians, and medical students are encouraged to submit original scientific research and innovative solutions. Accepted papers can be presented to more than 1,000 venous and lymphatic medicine experts, and accepted abstracts will be published in Phlebology Journal. In addition, presenters receive 10 percent off Annual Congress registration. Cash awards include Young Investigators recognition and travel scholarships are available. VT N READ MORE: acpcongress.org/ abstract
The American College of Phlebology issued an advocacy alert in May, which encouraged physicians in the 12 affected states to attend the open meeting that was held May 31 in Mechanicsburg, Penn., with Novitas Inc. The meeting is to discuss the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) draft policy of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Novitas Inc., a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), has proposed a draft LCD regarding information relative to new drugs, new or revised indications, or marketing information of forthcoming drugs or devices. This LCD was a combined meeting for both MAC JH (jurisdiction H) and MAC JL (jurisdiction L) contract areas that would affect the 12 states within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) jurisdiction J-H, which includes: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas. Although the meeting is over, ACP also encouraged physicians to join the ACP in its continuing campaign. If you have questions, email Robert White, ACP’s director of healthcare policy and advocacy, at rwhite@acpmail.org. VT N
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