Ten ways to improve your clinic's cash flowDecember 6, 2018Cash flow in veterinary practices is challenged by several factors, but broken down, it’s simple: how much comes in versus how much goes out. Here are 10 ways your practice can immediately take control of its cash flow.
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What the future may hold for televeterinary practiceOctober 4, 2018As a veterinary futurist, it seems to me the rate of change in our profession is increasing, which could lead to an economic boon for practically every segment of the veterinary profession. I believe the greatest opportunity for the profession in the coming decades is providing veterinary education, experience, and expertise remotely to pet owners in the emerging middle class in developing countries. Remote teleconsulting regarding food and nondomestic animals will likely increase, but in light of the human-animal bond, I believe the explosive growth will be in helping inexperienced pet owners access companion animal health care.
Uniting clinical and business aspectsJune 7, 2018Even though most practice management software programs feature high-level configuration, clinics should demand even more from their practice management software, according to industry experts.
Redefining the risks and rules for telehealth servicesMarch 5, 2018While telehealth services may be more widely known in human healthcare, it isn’t exactly a new idea for veterinarians, either. Veterinary teams have been providing advice, triage services, and consultations via phone, email, and fax for years.
Top vet practice tech picks for 2018January 18, 2018January may be the youngest month of the year but, sadly, it evokes adulthood as much as December does kid-dom. It’s time to do adult. And that’s not always so fun.
Ultrasound adviceNovember 16, 2017“An ultrasound machine that is a ‘must have’ for one practice may not hold the same status for another.” What seems like an obvious statement is testament to why veterinary practices must thoroughly evaluate exactly what equipment their practice needs.
The latest in veterinary diagnostic techJune 29, 2017The phrase “Digital radiology is the splash in the veterinary world these days” spoken by a radiologist probably comes as no surprise. That’s what Michael Bailey, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, a radiologist at IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants, stated as part of a discussion about the latest diagnostic technologies—along with mitigating the dangers of radiation.
Researchers repair nonunion fractures with bone regrowth techJune 20, 2017First, UC Davis regrew canine jawbones with a bone growth stimulator. Now that technology is helping them to repair bone injuries in dogs. Specifically, the technology is being used on nonunion fractures, where bones have failed to heal properly even with surgery.
Collaboration will help detect brain tumors for pets, humansMay 24, 2017Technology that can better detect and treat brain tumors is on its way, thanks to a collaboration between Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center and Synaptive Medical Inc., a medical device and technology company based out of Toronto.
Monitoring pet patients without 'toys'April 27, 2017Doctors and veterinary technicians love toys. Is there anything more exciting than a new shiny multiparameter monitor with all the bells and whistles, including end-tidal CO2 and noninvasive blood pressure? Most newer models also feature an optional esophageal probe that provides a beautiful ECG and core body temperature.
