Saturday
SESSION VIII: CURRENT CRITICAL ISSUES: INTERSOCIETAL AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NEWS
Moderators:Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU , Robert M. Zwolak, M.D., Ph.D.
SESSION VIII SCHEDULE
9:45 AM - 9:57 AM Government Relations Update: Critical Issues And Current Challenges In Vascular Ultrasound
  Presenters(s): Anne M. Jones, RN, BSN, RVT, RDMS, FSVU  
9:57 AM - 10:09 AM The Deficit Reduction Act And Its Implications For The Vascular Ultrasound Community
  Presenters(s): Robert M. Zwolak, M.D., Ph.D.  
10:09 AM - 10:19 AM Status Of The “Fistula First” Initiative: Has It Had Any Impact?
  Presenters(s): Clifford M. Sales, MD, MBA  
10:19 AM - 10:29 AM Sonographer And Physician Credentialing: ARDMS Update
  Presenters(s): Steven A. Leers, M.D.  
10:29 AM - 10:39 AM Sonographer And Physician Credentialing: CCI Update
  Presenters(s): Gail P. Size, BS, RVT, RVS, FSVU  
10:39 AM - 10:51 AM State Of The SVU, What It Is Doing To Define The Profession And Support Its Members And Highlights Of Its 29th Annual Conference
  Presenters(s): Michael W. Schwebler, MBA, RVT  
10:51 AM - 11:03 AM ICAVL Accreditation: What’s The Data On Certification In Accredited Labs; Why Is This Not Mandatory; What Will Be The Impact Of The MCare Bill Regarding Mandatory Accreditation?
  Presenters(s): Sandra L. Katanick, RN, RVT, FSVU, CAE  
11:03 AM - 11:13 AM Update On The Activities Of The Vascular Disease Foundation
  Presenters(s): Anton N. Sidawy, M.D., M.P.H.  
11:13 AM - 11:25 AM Panel Discussion
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM Transition To Workshops
END OF SESSION VIII
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