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Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM. What is the NCVEI? National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues Not for profit Joint Venture AVMA, AAHA and AAVMC (all the veterinary colleges in North America)
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Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • What is the NCVEI? • National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues • Not for profit Joint Venture AVMA, AAHA and AAVMC (all the veterinary colleges in North America) • Created to take measurable action steps to raise the economic base of our profession • Recognizing that the delivery of quality care requires a sound economic foundation • Collects financial/operational data from all over the nation. 100% Confidential (13,000 practices from all 50 states currently participating)
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • History of Student Involvement • Iowa, Michigan (Students worked with AVMA, State VMA, and College) • UC Davis, Ohio (Students from VBMA’s) • Samples of Documents from Other Schools Distributed with Notes
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • How Does NCVEI Work? • 20+ “Tools” Available on Web (www.ncvei.org) • E.g. “Will My Fees Keep Me Afloat?” • “How Well Am I Marketing My Practice • Tools in Small Animal, Equine, Food Animal • Enter data into the NCVEI Website • Instantly Compare to US, Regional, State Averages • Learn how those practices who are doing the best achieve their great results • Place where veterinarians can readily share experience in solving operational, staffing or financial problems
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • Why Participate in NCVEI? • 85% of Veterinarians who used NCVEI report that tools helped improve practice and increase bottom line • Scientific/ Empirical approach to improving management of the practice • Because we are all in this to provide the best care that our patients need and deserve
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • Role of VBMA With NCVEI • Students trained to teach vets how to use the “tools” • VBMA charges practice for students to teach them how to use website • Tax deductible donation
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • Why Pay VBMA if Website is Free? • Students trained by NCVEI Director • Students more internet-savvy • Increase interaction with students who have interest in business and personal skills necessary to build a strong health care team that offers the highest standard of care • Perhaps gain an associate out of this?
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • Role of MVMA in This Project • Assist in Advertising to Members • Offer 2 hours CE to Participants • Increased success in California and Missouri
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • Timeline • Spring/Summer 2007: Secure Funding and Compose Necessary Documents • Oct. 2007: Train VBMA Members to Administrate NCVEI • Nov. 2007: Send Advertisement to all MVMA members
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • Timeline • Dec. 2007-May 2008: Administer NCVEI to Massachusetts Members • Phase II: (08-09): Expand (CT, VT, NH, ME, NJ, NY)
Proposed VBMA / MVMA Partnership NCVEI PROGRAM • QUESTIONS?