Beef Quality Assurance certification is proof that cattlemen really care about how they raise their animals, said Josh White. More than 85 percent of beef comes from BQA-certified producers. While most cattlemen are familiar with the program, it is important to re-certify every two years to keep current with changes, updates and new information regarding cattle handling and … [Read more...]
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PetInsuranceInfo.com to help pet owners learn about, compare pet insurance
LifeLearn Animal Health announced the launch of PetInsuranceInfo.com < link >, a new pet insurance education website. It can help pet owners learn about what pet insurance is, what it isn't and the questions they need to ask prior to buying a policy. The site also allows pet owners to easily compare quotes from different pet insurance companies and find the coverage that … [Read more...]
Top 3 most common pet insurance claims from 5 providers
ASPCA Pet Insurance, Embrace, Nationwide, Pets Best and Trupanion shared their top three most common claims of 2018 with Veterinary Economics. For veterinary teams, these lists represent opportunities for discussion and consensus around treatment, products and preparations. Salespersons can use these lists as a backdrop for pre-call planning and product … [Read more...]
Still no pet insurance?
The editorial team at Catnip challenges rationales for avoiding pet insurance. Pet health insurance should be a no-brainer Source: Tufts Catnip, January 2019. Link. 100 percent of cats get sick at one point or another, just like people. That’s why we firmly believe that cat owners should seriously consider buying a health insurance policy for their pets. Also see: … [Read more...]
Can veterinary insurance could save the veterinary technician?
Tiffany Bartlett, LVT, BAS, reviews research on the value of veterinary insurance to determine if it could help make the sustainable career choice for veterinary technicians. She discusses potential confusion between hospital wellness plans and pet insurance and exposes educational needs for veterinary technicians and hospital staff members. Source: NAVTA Journal, … [Read more...]
Animal health pro finds out the hard way that pet insurance works
Animal health pro Mark Niblo was on the fence about committing to pet insurance for his new dog, Storm. No so, anymore. He shares Storm’s journey and tallies the costs without insurance. Now insured, Storm is covered for another incident of this kind anytime in the next five years. If only I would have had it earlier! Source: Durvet, September 2018. Link. INSIGHTS: Mark’s … [Read more...]
AAHA announces pet insurance plan and new board of directors
Congratulations to the new AAHA board members whose leadership began following the inaugural Connexity conference. AAHA also announced The AAHA Pet Health Insurance Program, offered by Petplan. The AAHA plan seeks to provide more options for pet owners seeking to manage the cost of veterinary care and is specifically designed to help clients pay for unexpected expenses for … [Read more...]
Pet medical insurance is growing, group says
Whether as a member of a veterinary team or as a pet owner, pet insurance is becoming a more prevalent consideration in managing both life quality and financial risk when owning a pet. The number of insured pets increased climbing to 1.83 million last year, up about 16% from the previous year. That’s only 1% of dogs and cats, but insurers expect the expansion to … [Read more...]
Comparison chart helps guide pet insurance decision making
There is consensus that pet insurance is good for the animal, the pet owner and for the veterinary care team. But, choosing a provider is confusing and likely a barrier for pet owners interested in buying pet insurance. Using this comparison chart along with individual hospital experiences could make a difference in getting pet insurance commitments from owners. Source: … [Read more...]
Kitten health insurance enrollment is growing
The number of kittens enrolled in pet health insurance is on the rise. According to Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group™, providers of ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance, kitten enrollment increased 62 percent between 2012 and 2016. Source: Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group, April 10, 2018. (Link) This growing interest presents veterinarians with many opportunities to … [Read more...]
Pet insurance getting better
Writer Cynthia Foley noticed improvements in what the various insurance companies cover since Whole Dog Journal looked at pet insurance in September 2015. She notes rate competitiveness, outlines each plan and provides a list of things to pay attention to when comparing pet insurance plans. For animal health pros, this article can help save time and help animal owners make … [Read more...]
Pet insurance is a win for vets and pets
When veterinarians invest in learning about and recommending pet insurance, the result is a win-win-win — for pets, clients and the veterinary hospital. Source: Veterinary Practice News, March 28, 2017. The topic of pet insurance is confusing for many pet owners, so they often ask their veterinarian for help. When clients ask for advice, here are key things to convey: … [Read more...]
Is pet insurance worth it?
Consumer Reports analyzed policies from three providers to determine whether pet insurance was a good deal. The analysis was done using one dog and one cat. Source: Consumer Reports, May 2016. The insurance trade group says that accident and illness coverage per year averaged $473 for dogs and $285 for cats in 2014. Accident-only policies ran $158 and $132, … [Read more...]
Review equine insurance policies with care
Stuff happens to horses. They do dumb things periodically, as well. Results can be minor or very expensive. Equine insurance can help cover the risks, but it is a decision that needs guidance. All equine insurance starts with a mortality underwriting. From there, major medical, surgical and even loss-of-use policies are available. A good agent is critical to help understand the … [Read more...]
Pet insurance important to revenue
Pet insurance is often considered as revenue insurance for veterinary hospitals. It cushions perceived high costs and may actually improve compliance. This article reviews how one practice saw nearly a five-fold increase in the number of clients with pet insurance. We’ve also included a comprehensive story from AAHA Trends, Veterinary Preventive Care Plans. Source: … [Read more...]
The power of pet insurance
Numbers are the compelling story in this quick read highlighting data provided by Nationwide pet insurance. For example: 1.92 annual veterinary visits by clients with pet insurance, compared with 1.18 without. $542 annual spending on dogs by clients with pet insurance, compared with $376 without. Source: Veterinary Economics, November 2015, page 8. The real challenge … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – June 6, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 30, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the May 30th AHD Bulletin – Glyphosate in dog food. Link. Microbial metabolites in feline anal glands aid cat communication. Link. Veterinary team advocacy helps pet owners choose pet insurance (2). Link. ===================================== She’s the … [Read more...]
How pet owners define a “good death”
Sponsored Content End-of-life decisions are difficult for pet owners and veterinary teams alike. While much has been written about end-of-life conversations, much less is known about owners’ preferences when it comes to the actual procedure, writes Lori Kogan, PhD. Kogan shares what was learned from research investigating what factors matter most to pet owners when … [Read more...]
Addressing vaccine hesitancy with animal owners
Providing a commentary on vaccine hesitancy, Lori Kogan, PhD, shares research-backed cognitive biases that can affect pet owners’ vaccine decisions. Beyond the analytics, she reminds animal health pros vaccine-reluctant pet owners are not stupid; they simply make poor choices based on their fears and biases. She recommends veterinary teams learn to adapt their vaccine messages … [Read more...]
Must-have apps for pet parents
ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance recently shared a list of must-have apps designed for digitally savvy pet owners. They may help reduce scrolling, simplify life and aid in keeping pets happy and healthy. Consider sharing the link in social media posts or newsletters. Source: ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance. Link. … [Read more...]
Nurses more successful than doctors in maintaining high ratings
Commentary The U.S. veterinary segment struggles with how to treat, promote and empower veterinary technicians <Link>. Meanwhile, human medical nurses get the highest ratings among doctors and other elements of the health care industry, according to the Gallup article linked below. The dynamics represented in this article are worth considering as we work to fully … [Read more...]
Employee discounts? Be sure to follow the rules.
Mira Johnson CPA, CVPM, MBA, and Jimmy Bell, CPA, share the rules of employee discounts. They say the practice is a misunderstood and an often abused on-the-job benefit in veterinary practice. Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice, February/March 2024. Link. Make sure your policy on employee discounts is clarified and well understood. Consider offering pet health insurance as … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 7, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, February 29, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the February 29th AHD Bulletin – Tax benefits of hiring your children, plus IRS rules to follow. Link. Are veterinarians obligated to discuss pet insurance? (podcast). Link. Managing online reviews. … [Read more...]
9 pet companies listed as fastest-growing U.S. private companies by region
Inc. magazine’s 2024 Regionals list honors the fastest-growing privately held U.S. companies by region over a two-year period which includes emerging veterinary hospitals, pet franchises, pet insurance and other product manufacturers. Source: Pet Product News, March 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 26, 2024
Best pet care apps, NerdWallet survey shows pet insurance in 24 percent of pet owners, elements of scaling in small business, American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group introduces two new online training programs for veterinary assistants, franchise or independent choices and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 26, 2024. Link. … [Read more...]
How to retain employees during the great resignation and beyond. Earn CE.
Sponsor Content Recruiting and hiring are critical in the veterinary job market but so is the retention of current employees. Qualified candidates are scarce and to many, often seem non-existent. Stacy Pursell, CPC/CERS, presents ideas to keep current staff on board which stabilizes veterinary clinics’ ability to provide consistent levels of service. Source: ASPCA® Pet … [Read more...]
Cost of Care tools drive interest, conversations at VMX and WVC 2024
Veterinarians and technicians kept ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance field representatives busy at their booth during VMX 2024 and WVC 2024. Booth personnel sought to learn about the interactions veterinary staff have with pet owners about pet insurance from attendees. Those discussions exposed the values an informative cost of care tool provides when sharing ways to plan for the … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 12, 2024
Affiliate marketing, Y or N? outsourcing HR, market budgeting, outreach methods by SMS or email and more . . . Note the information about IBPSA’s new membership health insurance benefit. Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 12, 2024. Link. An interesting interview with Royal Canin’s Kira Best is included. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – January 25, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, January 18, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the January 18th AHD Bulletin – Cell phone addiction, how it impacts our relationships. Link. Leadership or sales tactics. Link. Practices that push cow-calf profitability. Link. ============================================ Elanco’s multi-year … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – December 21, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 14, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from the December 14th AHD Bulletin – Underutilized and underappreciated. Link. What’s new in preventing and treating laminitis in horses? Link. Keeping it simple. Link. ============================================ Sorry, dogs: Cats can play fetch, too, … [Read more...]