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Understanding the Difference: Telemedicine vs. Telehealth in Veterinary Care
Mark Cushing discusses the distinction between telemedicine and telehealth in the context of veterinary care. Telemedicine is defined as medical practice conducted by licensed veterinarians virtually, involving diagnosing, , prescribing medications, and conducting surgery for pets. On the other hand, telehealth involves non-doctor professionals like veterinary nurses or technicians providing guidance and support to pet…
Read MoreA New Chapter in Our Journey
There will be important changes regarding your VVCA membership as we move towards a new chapter in our journey. Effective October 27th, the Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA) will undergo significant changes relating to membership. We have decided to sunset our paying membership model and make all VVCA educational content and resources accessible to the…
Read MoreUnderstanding AZ SB1053
Implications for your practice effective October 30, 2023
Read MoreUnveiling Exciting Features and Exclusive Benefits!
The Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA) is thrilled to unveil our upgraded membership platform with an enhanced user experience to improve access to care through education, best practices, and advocacy of veterinary virtual care. Our new platform boasts several exciting features, including appealing pricing models for all membership tiers, exclusive global telemedicine map access, and…
Read MoreThe Next Few Years In Telemedicine Legislation
Mark Cushing delves into the state of telemedicine and the telemedicine Virtual Client Patient Relationship (VCPR). He highlights key survey data that showcases the increasing demand for accessible pet healthcare, particularly among millennials and Gen Zs who seek convenient digital solutions. Mark discusses recent legislative progress in Arizona, emphasizing the need to adopt telemedicine to…
Read MoreWhat Current Telemedicine Law Looks Like
Mark Cushing discusses the ongoing debate on telemedicine in the veterinary industry, focusing on the pros and cons. The arguments against telemedicine often emphasize the importance of in-person care, and economic concerns for veterinary practices. On the other hand, arguments in favor highlight the success of telemedicine in human healthcare, its potential to address care…
Read More2021 Summit Success in the Fountain Report
Smart VCPR Reform: Guardrails May Be the Key
Welcome to a new episode of MarkFive: Policy Off Leash. Today Mark reviews in detail the guardrails that might be the best way to approach reform for establishing a virtual-VCPR. We welcome your questions and comments below. Below is a transcript of the video. Greetings to season two and episode two of Mark Five Podcast brought to…
Read MoreTwo States Jumped In: NJ & MI
The VVCA is back with a new episode of MarkFive: Policy Off Leash. Today Mark dives in to 2 states that recently made regulatory changes allowing a telemedicine VCPR to be established. We welcome your questions and comments below. Below is a transcript of the video. Greetings and welcome to season two of MarkFive podcasts…
Read MoreThe VVCA Telemedicine Regulatory Map
Click Here To See The Telemedicine Regulatory Map Hello and welcome to episode seven of Mark Five: Policy Off Leash, and today is a special episode because I’m joined by my colleague, the executive director of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association, or VVCA, Ali McIntyre, a longtime partner and great friend of mine. Today, we…
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