Mark Cushing, JD, explains how the Veterinary Virtual Care Association came to be and how it plans to bring clarity, definition and structure to the growing segments telehealth, telemedicine and virtual care.
. . . what was a side feature. . . is now an expectation”
Source: Todays’ Veterinary Business, June/July 2020. Link. Virtual care is a tool alongside in-person care and is a stand-alone only when the client cannot or simply will not visit the practice.
Source: Alison McIntyre named VVCA executive director, VVCA, June 10, 2020. Link.
McIntyre will be responsible for bringing the vision of the VVCA to advocate best virtual care practices, provide educational resources, and create a space for a wide alliance of professionals to congregate and accelerate the adoption of virtual care within veterinary medicine
INSIGHTS: Animal health pros need to clearly understand how the VVCA is working to support and define the elements of virtual care. And, we all need to support the organization’s efforts to expand our reach and expertise.