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Pet insurance policy revised
The Executive Board approved Guidelines on Pet Health Insurance and Other Third Party Animal Health Plans, as revised and
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GHLIT to promote benefits of pet health insurance
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust, as part of a strategic alliance with Aetna, will help equip veterinarians with a comprehensive…
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Pet health insurance as an employee benefit? AVMA hopes so
Pet health insurance will one day be among the pretax benefits available to the nation's employees if the AVMA has its way.
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Insurance planning can be key in practice protection
Appropriate coverage can protect a veterinarian's future posted March 1, 2008 Dr. James F. Peddie never thought he'd become the poster…
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Baby boomers: Plan now for long-term care expenses
Many baby boomers, even those approaching age 60, have not focused on planning for long-term care expenses.
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GHLIT announces expansion of network to include Mayo providers
Aetna Signature Administrators, the preferred provider organization for the AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust, has expanded its network to…
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GHLIT Wellness Center returns
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust is pleased to once again sponsor the Wellness Center, offering free health screenings to AVMA members and…
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Communications council may sunset
The Executive Board initiated an AVMA Bylaws amendment to sunset the Council on Communications but first acted on four
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GHLIT unveils enhanced hospital indemnity plan
Coverage offers daily cash benefit during covered hospitalizations
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Improvements made to HSAs
Health Savings Accounts are considered by many to be the future of consumer-driven health care, as illustrated by recent changes and proposed…
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AVMA convention-goers can lend a hand to New Orleans animal shelters
Attendees of the AVMA Annual Convention in New Orleans will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves to help rehabilitate area animal shelters…
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FDA extends comment period on cephalosporin restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period on a final rule to prohibit extralabel uses of cephalosporins in food animals.
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Industry initiatives
Petco raises $2.5 million for animal shelters posted February 15, 2008 The 2007 Tree of Hope fundraiser by Petco and the…
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Personal health records create a picture of health
Many veterinarians encourage their clients to maintain copies of veterinary records to ensure that animals receive appropriate care if they must be…
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AVMA volunteers sign ethics statements
The Executive Board approved recommendations from Dr. Ted Cohn, District IX, requiring all members of AVMA entities,
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The silent killer
Stroke is the third leading cause of death among Americans and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability.
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AAHA addresses industry-wide issues
Tampa, Fla., played host to the 75th annual meeting of the American Animal Hospital Association March 27-30.
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10 reasons to be a member of the AVMA
The AVMA is far more than a journal publisher or convention organizer.
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Grants help veterinarians affected by wildfires
A number of veterinarians were affected by the wildfires that spread through Southern California in October.
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AVMA Auxiliary mixes meeting with entertainment
Convention attendees took the opportunity to "Jazz up with the Auxiliary" this year by partaking in discussion, food, music, and shopping
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Veterinary leaders synergize at AVMA conference
The 2008 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, Jan. 11-13, drew 470 leaders, topping last year's record attendance
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Getting the right drug at the right dosage
Personalized medicine brings precision to drug treatment
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The economy, energy, and farewell
After nearly 18 years in Congress—three terms as a member of the House of Representatives and two in the Senate—Dr. Wayne Allard is nearing
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Company reaches $3.1 million settlement for aflatoxin contamination
Diamond Pet Foods has agreed to a $3.1 million settlement in a lawsuit relevant to product contamination that apparently