The Affordable Care Act: What does it mean for veterinarians?
Dr. Marsha Heinke breaks down what you need to know about this massive piece of legislation--as a veterinarian, as a business owner and as a consumer of healthcare services yourself.
dvm360 contributor Marsha Heinke, DVM, CPA, CVPM, is concerned about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—often referred to as “Obamacare”—and she thinks you should be too. In this four-part video series, she explains the ins and outs of the law and what it means for members of the veterinary profession.
In this first segment, Heinke looks at the implications of the Affordable Care Act on the role veterinarians play in society.
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