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GHLIT offering insurance exchange
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust announced Feb. 12 that it will launch a private insurance exchange this spring to assist members of the…
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The new landscape of health insurance
Veterinarians will feel the impact as individuals and as practice owners when provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will…
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AARP offers discount on pet health insurance
AARP has partnered with Petplan pet health insurance to offer AARP members a discount on Petplan policies.
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Trust connects members with medical, other insurance
The AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust is connecting thousands of AVMA members with major medical coverage and other insurance products
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AVMA GHLIT medical insurance to end after 2013
AVMA Group Health & Life Insurance Trust medical coverage will end for some 17,500 Association members and thousands of their dependents at year’s…
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California law adds protections to pet health insurance
A new California law will add consumer protections to pet health insurance, effective July 1, 2015.
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Staying Afloat
Pet health insurance has grown more popular, although its use is still not widespread.
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Former AVMA VP Brown elected to Executive Board
Former AVMA vice president Dr. Gary S. Brown has been elected the next District V AVMA Executive Board representative.
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Brandt receives AVMA Award
Dr. James H. Brandt has been a leader of the veterinary profession through some difficult times.
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AVMA also planning member-centered changes
Dr. Ron DeHaven, AVMA CEO, said the AVMA plans to implement its branding efforts starting this summer.
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Members appointed to compounding task force, other entities
In early June, the AVMA appointed eight veterinarians to the Task Force on Veterinary Compounding Legislation
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SAVMA sees chapter program further bolstered
Member benefits were discussed by the Student AVMA House of Delegates during the AVMA Annual Convention in Denver
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Taking care of business
Veterinary compounding, association governance, and foreign veterinary college accreditation were among the topics addressed during the June 6-8…
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Reports: Pet ownership up recently, veterinary spending flat
The American Pet Products Association reports that the percentage of U.S. households that own pets increased from 2010 to 2012, but
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Plenty on AVMA's plate for 2013
The AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 3-6 in Chicago, kicked off the Association’s sesquicentennial
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Giving back
Serving as a volunteer member of an AVMA council, committee, or other entity is a way of giving back to the veterinary profession and offers many…
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Policy changes for pet food, microchips
The AVMA is advocating for veterinarian involvement in the distribution of pet foods that make health claims.
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Cohn elected, candidacies announced
Dr. Ted Cohn was elected 2013-2014 AVMA president-elect during the House of Delegates’ regular annual session July 19 in Chicago.
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Granstrom promoted to AVMA executive position
Dr. David E. Granstrom has been named the AVMA’s new associate executive vice president and chief operating officer, starting Aug. 5.
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Preventive care: good for animals and the profession
The veterinary profession is in constant peril, and, like any animal patient, in need of preventive care.
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board made the following appointments during its April meeting.
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board recently named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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Ready to lead
Dr. Clark K. Fobian is ready to be the face of the AVMA and the veterinary profession.
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Students plugged in at symposium
The 45th annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, March 20-22 at Colorado State University featured engaging speakers and interactive wet labs