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Dental insurance an affordable benefit
The number of Americans covered by dental insurance has increased dramatically
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Peer-managed health insurance provides advantages
Veterinarians make hundreds of decisions every day—care decisions for patients, business decisions for the practice, and personal decisions about…
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Pets covered under auto insurance policy
Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, an auto insurer based in Mayfield Village, Ohio, recently announced its collision
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Pet health insurance gains ground in North America
Health insurance for companion animals can be almost as confusing as human health insurance, but it also can come in handy—particularly for an animal…
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Insurance coverage vital to women's health
The eighth annual National Women's Health Week, kicked off on Mother's Day, May 13.
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Pet insurance company donates $1 million to MAF campaign
Pets Best Insurance has pledged $1 million to the Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign.
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The benefit of the future
The benefit of the future A short discussion on long-term care insurance Which type of insurance are…
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Dealing with back injuries
Decades of working with large animals have taken their toll on the back of
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A disabling injury or long-term illness
Health insurance can cover critical, short-term care, but rarely covers the ongoing care a long-term disability could require.
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Controlling health care costs: some practical advice
Helping veterinarians and their families address the ever-rising cost of health care is one of the goals of the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance…
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House continues push for passage of Association Health Plan legislation
This legislation would greatly expand opportunities for small employers to provide affordable health insurance benefits to their employees
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Prevalence of diabetes continues to grow
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust is feeling the financial impact of diabetes
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PLIT gets new liaison
The new ex officio trustee to the AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust is Dr. Rosemary J. LoGiudice
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Legislation expands benefits of Health Savings Accounts
President George W. Bush signed the Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006 on Dec. 20, 2006, bringing new enhancements to Health Savings…
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AVMA GHLIT switches PPO network
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust switched its preferred provider organization network to Aetna Signature Administrators, effective Dec.…
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Consumer-driven health care aids self-employed and small business owners
Consumer-driven health care is a phrase that's heard more and more often in the discussion of health care in America, and a concept of great…
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AVMA GHLIT offers health screenings at AVMA convention
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust will continue its longstanding tradition of offering health screenings to AVMA members and spouses at…
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A gender-based guide to better heart health
Posted on December 1, 2004 Some symptoms, risk factors are gender-specific When it comes to the number one health problem in the United
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AAEP updates dentistry position
The American Association of Equine Practitioners' board of directors has approved a revised position on equine dentistry.
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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.
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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
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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.