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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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House passes bill making health care affordable for small businesses
On July 26, the House of Representatives passed the Small Business Health Fairness Act—a bill strongly supported by the AVMA
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Pending regulations put future of GHLIT in doubt
Uncertainties surrounding the 2010 health care reform law have raised concerns about the sustainability of
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Health care reform brings new options
Affordable health care is an issue that transcends profession, gender, economic status and age
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Fighting for association health plans
Mounting state regulations and rising coverage costs have taken their toll on health care
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Chicago ordinance passes: It's the deed, not the breed
In October, a Chicago ordinance passed recognizing that any breed of dog has the potential to bite, not just the usual suspects
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Protect your financial security from unexpected health setbacks
There are many occupational risks—along with the everyday possibilities of illness or injury—that can keep a veterinarian away from work
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Introducing a valuable new benefit: The Health Savings Account
The Health Savings Account provision allows individuals to set up a medical expense fund.
State Advocacy Issue
Pet Plaintiffs By Steve Malanga May 9, 2007 In the wake of the tainted pet-food scandal, some pet owners, aided by trial lawyers and advocacy…
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Policy on concurrent council, committee service clarified
The Policy on Concurrent Multiple Council and Committee Service was amended after questions were raised
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Senate introduces AVMA-backed health care initiative to benefit self-employed
Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico and Sen. Craig Thomas of Wyoming introduced the Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2004
Marketing tools and client services
Save time with AVMA tools that help you communicate with clients in person and online.
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Birds of a feather
The field of avian medicine has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Pet bird ownership has dropped by almost half over the past two decades
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Video promotes preventive care for avian, exotic pets
A free video is available for veterinary practices to use on their websites to promote preventive care
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Within prison walls
Veterinary students from Louisiana State University examine and treat animals at a prison-based animal shelter in Jackson, La., as
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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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Deadline extended for council nominations; another position opens
A new deadline will apply to nominate candidates for vacant council positions beginning this year.
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Senate hearing examines safety, recall of pet food
The recent recall of cat and dog food has raised broad concerns about food safety, oversight of pet food, and manufacturing practices.
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Protecting pet hospice
Pet hospice is increasingly an option for people wanting a dignified death for a terminally ill companion animal.
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Policies address carcass disposal, resource conservation, wild animals
The AVMA Executive Board, on recommendation from the Committee on Environmental Issues, approved one new policy and three policy changes relevant to…
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HOD voting results will remain closed
A resolution calling for open balloting in the AVMA House of Delegates received extensive debate before failing by a vote of nearly 70 percent.
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FDA hosting webinar for AVMA members on unapproved drugs
posted November 30, 2011 The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine has arranged a webinar for