VCPR Explained: The Cornerstone of Virtual Veterinary Practice

A VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship) is a foundational legal and ethical requirement that dictates when and how a veterinarian can diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications for an animal. In most jurisdictions, establishing a VCPR requires that the veterinarian: When it comes to virtual care, the VCPR remains a core consideration. Many states and regulatory bodies still…

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The 2024 Guide to CA 1399 [Infographics]

With a focus on Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationships (VCPRs), prescribing practices, and licensing standards, CA AB 1399 paves the way for responsible and effective telehealth practices among veterinarians. We have created three infographics to help you understand the guidelines around California’s new regulations. Please feel free to take and share. The text in the infographics can be…

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What 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…

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Recent Changes In Telemedicine And VCPR Legislation

Mark Cushing discusses the progress and challenges of veterinary telemedicine in the last three years. He emphasizes the evolving legislative landscape and the role of the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) in different states. Mark highlights states where telemedicine has gained traction and how animal welfare organizations are advocating for improved access to care. Despite…

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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…

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Two 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…

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The 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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Comparing Telemedicine Policy | AVMA, AAVSB, and VIC

Hello, this is Mark Cushing with series 6 of Mark Five, Policy Off Leash. We’ve had five good discussions on telemedicine and virtual care and the law, if you will, of the regulations in place across the country and how they affect veterinarians and their teams. Today, we discuss the approach that three major organizations…

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