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President urges Congress to pass association health plan legislation
President urges Congress to pass association health plan legislation The greatest number of Americans without…
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House continues push for passage of Association Health Plan legislation
This legislation would greatly expand opportunities for small employers to provide affordable health insurance benefits to their employees
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Guiding producer clients through crises
Producers are faced with the decision of whether to stay in business or start an exit strategy
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Hurricane hits Grenadian veterinary school
Hurricane season hit with speed and fury this year, destroying homes and businesses, and devastating the lives of people in the
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Life after Washington
The 2003-2004 AVMA Congressional Science fellows have been busy influencing the work of the 108th Congress.
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A disabling injury or long-term illness
Health insurance can cover critical, short-term care, but rarely covers the ongoing care a long-term disability could require.
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AVMA division director promoted to associate executive vice president
AVMA division director promoted to associate executive vice president
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Iowa State, Oregon State accreditations downgraded
Posted on July 15, 2004 Multimillion-dollar renovations under way at both veterinary colleges Citing accreditation standards deficiencies, the…
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Speaking up
Posted on December 15, 2004 New communications director to augment AVMA message J.B. Hancock, a recent arrival from Washington, D.C., joined the…
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Romancing the client
Veterinary medicine has undergone a radical change and so must the delivery of service.
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Managing stress and avoiding burnout
Anyone who flies is familiar with the preflight safety briefing concerning use of the oxygen mask in case of loss…
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Convention sponsors: partners in practice
Corporations subsidize everything from the educational programming and entertainment to the coffee service and notepads
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Will there be enough food supply veterinarians?
To quantify supply and demand for food supply veterinary professionals in the U.S. and Canada, the profession is about to mount a comprehensive…
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Tributes to Jarrett - November 15, 2004
Posted on November 1, 2004 Dr. Jim Jarrett has been the face of AABP for many years, said incoming AABP president, Dr. Rich Meiring, in the Sept.…
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Labor Department issues new overtime pay rules
As to the FairPay rules—workers receiving less than $23,660 per year or $455 per week are guaranteed overtime pay.
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Swine veterinarians return to their core in the heartland
Swine veterinarians return to their core in the heartland 'The mecca for pigs' a fitting site for swine
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AVMA headquarters renovations completed
On March 25, construction workers completed the renovation of the AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill.
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Politics, the art of the possible
Veterinarians are facing increasing efforts to regulate their profession.
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Mapping our way to quick disaster response
Across the country, agencies are developing layered geographic information system (GIS) maps in the event of an agricultural emergency
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Controlling health care costs
Physician offers advice on receiving the best health care and controlling cost
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Looking back: AVMA reflects on year's events in nation's capital
The close of 2004 was characterized by a nail-biter of a presidential race and a record number of American citizens becoming
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Challenges immense for infectious disease research in large animals
The challenges of using mice for infectious disease research are minor when compared with studies involving large animals.
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Pet's death rekindles electronic ID debate
Posted on June 14, 2004 Lisa Massey knew little about the electronic microchip her local Banfield, The Pet Hospital, implanted in Hadden,…