myAVLS Magazine, Issue 2 - Oct. 2020

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anticoagulation therapies, and treatment zones for Pelvic Venous Embolization.

high-quality care is not defined by narrow specialty.

As a professional society devoted to clinical care of a specific medical condition, the AVLS is unique among medical specialties. Our Advocacy effort focused on serving the professional interests of our members, with an additional emphasis on ensuring patient access to needed care. Our recent Advocacy work includes detailed engagement with carriers, including Medicare Administrative Contractors, to expand patient access to needed care and to ensure that physicians have reimbursement coverage for the latest vein therapeutic interventions. AVLS works to ensure that our members are not denied privileges to care for patients based on their primary board certification, frequently educating payers that

We are pleased to celebrate the progress of the last year but recognize the challenges of the year ahead. This year’s Annual Congress (Oct. 15-18) will be 100% virtual and will be our first foray onto our web-based platform. Our webinar offerings will be expanded in 2021 to include additional educational topics and member engagement programs. Our virtual offerings will continue beyond Annual Congress with new virtual reality courses and online education courses. Thank you to the AVLS team, leadership, and members for your dedication to this organization and your efforts in advancing our mission.

Members by Category International Physician; 10%

Allied Health; 22%

Other; 8%

Physician; 60%

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