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ASH presents service award
Samuel M. Silver
Samuel M. Silver, MD, PhD, MACP, received ASH’s Exemplary Service Award for his role in advancing the society’s practice and physician reimbursement priorities.
Silver, professor and assistant dean for research at the University of Michigan Medical School, received the award during the ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Silver, who also is a HemOnc Today Editorial Board section editor, has led ASH’s efforts to improve reimbursement for Medicare billing codes, correct Medicare reimbursement limits for multiple drugs and biologics used by hematology practices, and improve payment for physician services related to stem cell transplant and bone marrow procedures. He co-chaired the ASH-ASCO Carrier Advisory Committee Network Meeting, and he has represented the society at several major forums and meetings.
“Dr. Silver’s efforts have been instrumental in the society’s ability to influence physician reimbursement,” former ASH President Armand Keating, MD, said in a press release. “We want to thank him for his demonstrated leadership toward advancing ASH’s reimbursement priorities and for his remarkable service to advance the society’s mission.”