I am not an expert at telemedicine, what I call virtual care, but I can share with you the challenges and benefits it has had for me. My advice: choose a platform that works for you, only do what you are comfortable doing and ALWAYS document your findings and conversations. Challenges: * Minimizes the value of the physical exam * Taking work home * Online or call-in prescriptions * Declined credit card after advice Benefits: * Easy access * Get paid * Opens in-house appointments for more urgent issues * Use of emojis expresses emotion better than words PVMA supports our Members and their pursuit of telemedicine implementation. Keep reading as we have some valuable information to get you started with telemedicine. Your Business is Our Business Burzenski & Company understands the veterinary business. We've been providing specialized financial and business consulting services to veterinary practices nationwide since 1983. Our operational consulting, accounting, and bookkeeping services allow you to take care of animals while we take care of business. Find out how well we understand your business. Contact Gary I. Glassman, CPA at gary@burzenski.com or 203.468.8133. VETERINARY FINANCIAL ADVISORS 100 South Shore Drive, East Haven, CT 06512-4668 www.veterinaryfinancialadvisors.com Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association | 5http://www.veterinaryfinancialadvisors.com