The American Legislative Exchange Council adopted a resolution in full support of veterinary telemedicine. Notably, the resolution states: 1) veterinarians should be allowed to practice to the full extent of their professional training through telehealth, and 2) no laws or regulations should require a client and patient to meet a veterinarian in person before they receive a telehealth service.
Source: American Legislative Exchange Council, August 11, 2025 <Link>. The American Legislative Exchange Council is America’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and federalism.
Also see: Using telemedicine to keep care local, Health Leaders, August 22, 2025. Link. Eric Wicklund’s article shares how telemedicine services are expanding to fill gaps in rural medical systems. It is an interesting read as telemedicine remains at crossroads in human and animal health.
Telemedicine offers significant benefits by reducing patient transfers, enabling rural hospitals to keep care local and connect with specialists. It also allows smaller providers to consult with larger health systems, which can improve patient engagement and loyalty. By using telemedicine, health systems like UnityPoint Health have expanded access to specialized services, such as teleneurology and virtual behavioral health, helping to maintain patient care within the community.