Expanding Access to Care: The Role of Academics and Corporate Practices in Shaping the Spectrum of Care

In this session, Jen Welser, Molly McAllister, Rustin Moore, and Jules Benson will explore the high-level trends and responses to the Spectrum of Care within veterinary medicine. As access to care becomes a growing concern, both academic institutions and corporate practices are adapting their approaches to meet the diverse needs of patients and clients. This discussion will focus on the systemic changes underway, examining how these sectors are responding to the challenges of affordability, accessibility, and quality of care._x000D_
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Learning Outcomes:_x000D_
-Understand the broader social and economic forces driving the need for expanded access to veterinary care._x000D_
-Learn how academic institutions are researching and teaching the Spectrum of Care to future veterinarians._x000D_
-Discover how corporate practices are evolving their models to address disparities in access to care._x000D_
-Gain insights into the role of leadership in advancing equitable care across diverse patient populations.