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VCPR requirements fuel state legislative activity

AVMA News

The issue of whether to establish a veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) through an in-person examination or solely electronic means has recently come before state legislatures and veterinary medical boards.

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Congress considers bill helping with costs of veterinary care, pet insurance

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New bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would help Americans manage the costs of veterinary care and pet insurance by authorizing tax-advantaged health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for pets and service animals.

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Veterinary professionals advocate for healthy dog importation, rural veterinary support on Capitol Hill

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More than 140 veterinary professionals and veterinary students were on Capitol Hill as part of the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in this February, pressing lawmakers to pass legislation concerning healthy dog importation and rural veterinary shortages.

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Q&A: Colorado legislator, veterinarian sees veterinary technicians as solution to workforce issues, not midlevel practitioner position

AVMA News

Colorado Rep. Karen McCormick spoke with AVMA News about her thoughts on Colorado Proposition #129 and why she believes there’s much better way to support the effectiveness and sustainability of the veterinary workforce.

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New Arkansas vet tech legislation poses risks to veterinary patients, clients, and practices

AVMA News

The Arkansas state legislature recently adopted a law that will expand veterinary technician specialists’ (VTS) scope of practice. Another bill still under consideration would dilute the educational background required for veterinary technicians to qualify for licensure.

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HHS, senators request DEA reschedule marijuana

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Legislators are seeking to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that it be controlled in the Schedule III rather than the current Schedule I, the most restrictive CSA category.

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Bill seeks extension for new small business reporting requirement

AVMA News

However, legislators are seeking to extend the reporting deadline, allowing owners to get up to speed on the new requirement. As of January 1, small U.S. businesses are required to report ownership details to the U.S. Department of Treasury.