Who needs the "fixing"?November 15, 2019 It’s served our profession as a direct source of income, a client attraction tool, a driver of wellness services, and, in recent decades, a moral platform.
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Policies that make clients madMay 23, 2019Frustrated with clients who wait until the last pill is gone before requesting refills, a hospital manager implemented a $15 expedited refill charge. Some pet owners complained they couldn't afford the convenience fee on top of the cost of medications. Patients on drugs such as insulin and phenobarbital couldn't wait the 48 hours the practice required for refills. After another practice experienced several surgical cancellations, employees began charging a $50 no-show fee when the client gave less than 24 hours' notice. Now the manager is considering a similar policy for appointments. While these hospital policies may make practice owners and managers feel less frustrated, they also may put patients' health at risk, encourage clients to seek care elsewhere, and harm your hospital's income and reputation. If you want a thriving, profitable practice, undo rules that limit your success. Banish this rule: You require 24 hours to refill medications Think like a client. She can take her prescription to a retail pharmacist and have it filled while she waits, usually within 15 to 20 minutes. Although veterinarians account for 62 percent of pet medications sales, mass-market retailers have claimed 20 percent, while internet retailers have a 12 percent …
AVMA delegates adopt amended telemedicine policyOctober 20, 2017“Unanimous” with 140 “yea” votes is how Lori Teller, DVM, DABVP, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) board member, described the vote by members of the house of delegates (HOD) as they adopted a new telemedicine policy at the 2017 Convention in Indianapolis.
