The future of virtual care
Innovation Station
The changing veterinary-client-patient relationship requirement will open up new opportunities for care.
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards this year released a model telehealth policy for public review and comment. The policy includes a provision allowing for the possibility of establishing a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) without the necessity of a hands-on examination. Here is the specific language: “A veterinarian using telehealth must take appropriate steps to […]
Common ground
Innovation Station
Human biotech leaders would welcome a closer relationship with animal health interests.
This past spring, a group gathered in snowy Dedham, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. The theme of the Human Biotech and Animal Health Business Partnering Summit was the need to explore collaboration between human and animal health. Organized by Kiasco Research, the meeting also highlighted how the veterinary community can benefit. Here’s how: 1. Lessen […]
The changing veterinary landscape
Innovation Station
Digital drivers are moving the industry forward, but not every clinic business model will survive.
The veterinary profession is undergoing a period of unprecedented change. This cliché is usually accompanied by a series of tropes like: Revenues are increasing but new-client numbers are staying flat. Veterinarians are experiencing burnout at an increasing rate. Corporate consolidation is putting more pressure on small practices. New models of low-cost care are putting upward […]
5 top trends of 2017
Innovation Station
Corporate jockeying, telemedicine's evolution and new models of care all moved the veterinary needle.
2017 was a big year for the animal care industry. Now that we’re a couple of months into 2018, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the changes that took place. 1. Big Companies Made Bigger Moves What happened: VCA was acquired by Mars. Thrive Affordable Vet Care grew the low-cost, high-quality model. […]
Implement telehealth to improve your practice
Innovation Station
Novices can utilize text messaging, website tools and video platforms to begin elevating the level of client interaction and communication.
A year ago, most of my conversations about telehealth began with a puzzled look on the veterinarian’s face and the question, “What is this telehealth everyone talks about?” Today, those conversations begin with, “I’m just getting too many emails/text messages/phone calls and not recouping any money for my time. Is there some app that can […]
