New AVMA VCPR/Telehealth Resources

The AVMA has released 2 new resources related to telemedicine and the VCPR. Telehealth Definitions Federal Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR)

Steps to Implement Telemedicine Services in Your Practice

Source: AVMA.org When implemented properly, telemedicine may improve patient triage and clinical outcomes, and benefit patients, animal owners and the veterinary practice. From improving after-hours or hospice care, to making it easier for busy clients to arrange routine checkups and follow-up care for pets, telemedicine offers opportunities to increase access to and utilization of veterinary […]

Telehealth During COVID-19

We have received a flurry of inquiries regarding Governor Wolf’s executive order that expands the delivery of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because veterinary medicine is considered essential and life sustaining, and falls under the “Medicine” category, this has raised some issues pertaining to veterinary telehealth. First of all, it is important to consider the […]

FDA Temporarily Suspends Enforcement of a Portion of Federal VCPR Requirements During COVID-19 Outbreak

On March 24, 2020, FDA has issued guidance, for immediate implementation, that temporarily suspends the enforcement of certain aspects of the federal veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) requirements. Those federal requirements apply to extralabel drug use, the issuing of veterinary feed directives and the creation and use of certain veterinary biologics. The guidance acknowledges individual state VCPR requirements […]