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TVMA News
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TVMA Offers Webinars on Changes in Healthcare Coverage - The Affordable Care Act brings major healthcare coverage changes to every veterinary practice, employee and dependent. October 1, 2013 begins enrollment in Federal and Private health exchanges.
Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association will be offering webinars on July 17th (Part 1) and 31st (Part 2) focusing on the changes ahead.
This webinar will occur multiple times. Please register for the time that works best for you.
Click Here to Register for July 31st Webinar
Schedule for Part 1:
Wednesday, July 17 - 11:00 am CDT, repeated at 12:15 pm
Topics:
*How will it affect small businesses (under 50 employees) and sole proprietors?
*How will it affect small group and individual plans?
*What do I do if my plan has been cancelled?
*How can benefit costs be controlled?
*What is a health exchange?
*What are the reasons and advantages of each exchange for small businesses?
*Should you keep or renew your present individual or small group plan?
*Why will most small group plans be exchanged for individual plans?
You will be able to submit questions during the webinar.
The following guides will be provided to participants:
The Ultimate Guide to Health Care Reform - Play or Pay?
The Employee's Guide to Health Care Reform's Tax Credit
The Employer's Essential Health Care Reform Checklist 2013-2014
Schedule for Part 2:
Wednesday, July 31 - 11:00 am CDT, repeated at 12:15 pm
Topics:
*What are the questions you should be asking your insurance agent?
*How to implement these changes into your practice and families?
*How to keep your employees from experiencing panic about upcoming changes?
*Questions and Answers
This webinar will also include information regarding long-term care and disability insurance. As of April 2013, gender-based pricing was introduced for individual plans. This means women are charged as much as 40% more than men of the same age and health condition. This webinar will also explain how simplified underwriting may be available. Simplified underwriting means some individuals who may not qualify will be able to get coverage for a standard rate. TVMA has made arrangements for members, spouse, and employees to be able to get a discount and women may save up to 80%.
Open to current TVMA members only
Fee: Complimentary
Presenters: Gary Adkins and Ben Davis of Select Pointe LLC, Franklin
Gary and Ben have addressed thousands across the south on healthcare issues and changes. Related to the Affordable Care Act, their company specializes in how it will affect businesses of less than 50 employees.
If you have questions regarding the webinar or registration, you may contact Deloris Green Gaines at green.delo@gmail.com or 931-438-0070.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Mark your Calendars
2014 Music City Veterinary Conference
February 28-March 2, 2014
Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville SE/Murfreesboro
Speakers confirmed at this time include:
Byron Blagburn, MS-Zoonosis
Wade Burton, DVM-Heartworms
Richard Ford, DVM-Rabies
Meagan Frazier, J.D.-Legislative Update
Eric Garcia-Social Media
John Godbold, Jr., DVM-Laser Therapy
Jennifer Johnson, VMD-Laser Therapy
Kenneth Kwochka, DVM-Dermatology
Nancy Loes, DVM-Supplements
Ernest Rogers, DVM-Forensic Medicine
Sheri Ross, DVM-Urinary
Margi Sirius, PhD-Urinalysis, Brain and Spinal Injuries and Drugs of Abuse
Mike Stewart-Keynote Address
Preston Stubbs, DVM-Surgical Related Topics
And much more to come!
TVMA Allied Partner of Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Southwest Veterinary Symposium Connect 2013 will be held in exciting San Antonio, Texas. It is scheduled for September 28-29, 2013. Online registration opened May 1. For more information and to register online click here.
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AVMA News
AVMA passes 3 new policies on drug compounding -
The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board recently approved three new policies to provide guidance on compounding to veterinarians and also legislators on Capitol Hill currently considering legislation on the issue.
"These policies are very important to our members and the animals they treat because veterinarians need compounded preparations in order to provide treatments to animals when drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot be used," explains Dr. Douglas G. Aspros, president of the AVMA. "Our staff in Washington is currently meeting with members of Congress to ensure that compounded preparations are available to our patients when they need them. These policies will help in that educational process, not only by providing guidance to legislators considering compounding issues and legislation, but by informing our members on what is currently legal." Read more...
AVMA-funded FFA collegiate scholarship awarded to student from Sevierville, Tenn. - The National FFA Organization awarded a $1,000 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) scholarship to Jared Bruhin of Sevierville, Tenn.
The AVMA sponsors three $1,000 scholarships through the FFA. Mr. Bruhin is a high school senior who will be attending University of Tennessee, Knoxville in the fall, majoring in animal science. When he graduates, he plans continue his studies in either veterinary medicine or animal nutrition. Read more...
AVMA Task Force Posts a Report on Revamping the Association's Governance Structure - After more than a year of extensive research into issues facing U.S. associations today, AVMA's Task Force on Governance & Membership Participation has released its much-awaited report, which proposes a new governance structure. Read more...
AVMA offers all-access pass to video celebrating 150 years - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) encourages you to share a link to their first-ever movie trailer with your friends, families and colleagues.
The 30-second video, celebrating all that veterinary medicine does, previewed at 160 theaters and 2,760 screens in the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego and Washington, D.C., aired on June 21 and was expected to be seen by an estimated 3.2 million people before it completed its run on June 27.
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Legislative News
Tell your Senators to Support the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act! - Help Ensure that Veterinarians Can
Complete Care to Their Animal Patients
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Angus King (I-Maine) introduced the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act, S. 1171. This bipartisan legislation will allow veterinarians to legally carry and dispense controlled substances to protect the health and welfare of the nation's animals, ensure public safety, and safeguard the nation's food supply.
Veterinarians and U.S. Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) and Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) introduced companion legislation, H.R. 1528 and we asked you to contact your Representatives to voice your support for this issue. More than 10,000 of you took action.
We need your support again. Tell your U.S. Senators TODAY that veterinarians must be able to legally carry and use controlled substances for the health and welfare of the nation's animals, to safeguard public safety and to protect the nation's food supply.
This legislation amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) which currently prohibits veterinarians from transporting controlled substances to treat animal patients outside of their registered locations.
Veterinarians treat multiple species of animals in a variety of settings. Unfortunately, the CSA makes it illegal for veterinarians to take and use controlled substances outside of the locations where they are registered, often their clinics or homes.
This means that it is illegal for veterinarians to carry and use vital medications for pain management, anesthesia and euthanasia on farms, in house calls, in veterinary mobile clinics, or ambulatory response situations.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which enforces the law, has informed organized veterinary medicine that without a statutory change, veterinarians are in violation of the CSA and cannot legally provide complete veterinary care. The DEA has already notified veterinarians in some states that they are in violation of the law.
Tell your Senators that veterinarians need to legally be able to transport controlled substances to the locations of the animal patients, not only for the health and welfare of the nation's animals, but for public safety. Support S.1171, the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act, NOW.
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Recalls
Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk. Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Read more...
Hartz Mountain Corporation is Voluntarily Recalling One Specific Lot of 1.2 oz. Size of Wardley Betta Fish Food Due to Possible Health Risk. The Hartz Mountain Corporation, located in Secaucus, N.J. is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Wardley Betta Fish Food 1.2 oz. size due to concerns that one or more containers within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall.
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Dates to Remember
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- July 20-23 - AVMA Annual Convention, Chicago
- Sept 8-10 - AHS 2013 Triennial Heartworm Symposium, New Orleans
- Sept 28-29 - SWVS, San Antonio
- Nov 22-24 - Mid-South Regional Veterinary Conference, Tunica, MS
- Feb 28-Mar 2, 2014 - MCVC
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Classifieds
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Practices for Sale:
FL - Indian River County: 2,600sf, 3-exam rooms.
FL - Manatee County: Solo, SA w/RE.
FL - Northern: Integrative & Traditional Medicine
FL - Sarasota County: 2,000sf, 3-exam rooms.
GA - Dawson County: 3,200sf, 2-exam rooms.
IN - Warrick County: 2,200sf, 2-exam rooms.
ME - York County: 3,500sf, 2-exam rooms.
NC - Buncombe County: 3,000sf, 3-exam rooms.
NC - Piedmont Area: 4,000sf, 4-exam rooms.
NC - Winston Salem: RE for Sale. Start-Up.
OR-Jackson County: 2,100sf, 3-exam rooms.
TX-El Paso County: 2,500sf, 3-exam rooms.
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Practice for Sale: Conway Animal Clinic of Conway, Arkansas is for sale. It is the only AAHA accredited clinic in Faulkner County and is one of the eleven in the state of Arkansas. This profitable practice has a long-established location in a burgeoning city only thirty minutes from Little Rock. This 4700 square foot building is comprised of four exam rooms, a kennel ward, inside/outside runs, as well as separate cat and dog boarding. Equine potential. With an experienced staff and a retiring owner available for a smooth transition, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to uphold the reliable reputation of this clinic in a growing, friendly community. Contact Aron Tallent, DVM CVPM at 1320 East Oak, Conway, AR, phone: (501)320-4455 or email: conwayanimalclinic@conwaycorp.net.
Equipment For Sale:
Idexx VetStat electrolyte and blood gas analyzer. It is about 3 and 1/2 years old but only lightly used and in excellent condition. Cords and manuals come with it. Also, the SRC controls and Hemoglobin Calibration Cassette come with it. $1500 or best offer. Pipette Attachment from an Idexx VetTest chemistry analyzer. It is only about 1 yr old and very lightly used - $80. For either of these contact housepawsdvm@aol.com
Veterinary equipment for sale: VetScan HM5, VetScan 2, SCIL Anesthesia Monitor, Stainless steel cages, Dymo Labelwriters (2), Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Statspin, Stainless Steel Liftscale, Son-Mate Dental scaler, Cast Cutter, Cat Nabber and MORE. For complete list/prices contact tennessee794@gmail.com
Knoxville, TN. Solo small animal practice incl. 1300+ sq.ft. clinicbuilding and 1 acre land. Excellent location with plenty of room forexpansion. Building and equipment in good condition. Five year(2007-11) average annual gross over $280K being open 4.5 days/wk. Asking $315K. Reply to lod478@gmx.com.
Knoxville small animal practice for sale. $395K, includes real estate. Reply to tennvet1@gmail.com
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