Why we are listening first: Dr. Paul Amerling · 90 seconds

Members are seeing both opportunities with telemedicine and also a potential for patient harm. Telemedicine provides a new tool that can reach parts of the state that have long struggled with access to care. At the same time, members are inheriting cases after a virtual consultation that have had significant problems such as prescriptions written without an examination, incorrect diagnosis, and clients that are confused about who is acturally responsible for their animal's care.

The NYSVMS Telehealth Task Force is gathering evidence and member input before any position is taken. We are not currently endorsing legislation. We are listening, learning, and asking colleagues across New York to help us see the full picture. 

A note on the data: these responses come from engaged NYSVMS members who chose to participate. They do not necessarily represent the views of every veterinarian practicing in New York State. Reaching colleagues who did not respond is part of the work ahead.

Foundational content on how telemedicine works, what New York law says today, and how policy choices in front of the profession differ from one another. Updated as the task force produces new material.

Task force members practice across New York State and bring different perspectives on telemedicine. That breadth is intentional. NYSVMS is also a member of the Coalition for Connected Veterinary Care.