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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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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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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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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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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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Staying Afloat
Pet health insurance has grown more popular, although its use is still not widespread.
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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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Spending up on pets, including for veterinary care
The American Pet Products Association estimates a 6.1 percent increase in spending on veterinary care for 2013-2014.
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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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Vermont's high court considers pets' special value
Suit seeks compensation for emotional pain and loss of companionship
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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
Financial assistance for veterinary care costs
Advice and options for pet owners who may be struggling to pay for their pet's care.
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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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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
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Banking on wellness
Wellness plans with monthly billing are promoted as a way to ensure that patients receive preventive care
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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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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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Veterinary technician contest underway
A new nationwide contest called “Why I Love Being a Vet Tech” is honoring the work of veterinary technicians.
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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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Seven things you (may not) know about the AVMF
For more than 45 years, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has been the national foundation for veterinary
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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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CATalyst initiative building
On July 22 the Companion Animal Medicine track in animal behavior at the AVMA Annual Convention featured presentations about CATalyst—a national…
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AAHA president works to raise association's profile
Dr. Anna E. Worth, the new president of the American Animal Hospital Association, plans on spending her time in office educating the public and the…