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Insights from Your Peers
See how your peers are dealing with changes in the economy, trends in pet-owner attitudes, new technology and more.
 | Is There a New Normal?Pet owners are making difficult choices in today’s tight economy, and some choices have serious repercussions for both pets and veterinary practices. How can veterinarians deal with the changes in pet-owner behavior to best serve their patients, their clients and their practices? To discuss this and sort out which changes are short-term and which are permanent, DX Consult convened a roundtable of four veterinarians and asked, "Is there a new normal?"
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Time Will Tell: Treating the Time-Deficient Practice 
Ernest Ward Jr., DVM, recently spoke with the DX Consult about time deficiency, a common problem for many practices that’s been exacerbated by the current economic environment. According to Dr. Ward, the cure lies both in careful application of technology and a change in mindset toward providing real-time care: a more responsive, accurate and efficient model of medicine.
Surviving and Thriving in a Recession
A panel of veterinarians and practice managers offer their perspective on the state of the economy and the benefits of building strong vet/client bonds.
The Integrated Practice: Roundtable Discussion
This publication brings together progressive practitioners from around the country who have implemented an integrated system into their practices. They discuss how it has helped ensure the best health care possible for patients, has made their practices run more efficiently and has increased revenue.
Imagine that all elements of your practice are seamlessly interconnected and available in one location—complete medical records and invoices are linked to laboratory results, digital imaging, specialist consultations and up-to-date medical and business information. This is a reality for a growing number of hospitals across the country.