CHAIR: Thelma McClosky Armstrong
Rich Bakalar, MD
Hon Pak, MD

Other members as appropriate:
Joseph Kvedar, MD
Pamela Whitten, PhD
Sam Burgiss, PhD

Committee on Committees -This committee's primary function is to review the structure, functions, and leadership of ATA committees, SIGs, Chapters and other groups of the Association; to coordinate the activities of these groups, and to monitor their performance. The membership of the committee will consist of the chairs, of committees, chapters, and the SIGs.

CHAIR: Richard Bakalar, MD
Members: SIG and Chapter Chairs

Nominating and Leadership Committee - This is an on-going committee charged with cultivating leadership and seeking viable candidates for ATA Board and officer positions.

CHAIR: COL Ronald K. Poropatich, MD
Members: To be named

Awards Committee - This committee is charged with reviewing the current awards presented by the Association and nominating potential award winners for the next year. A separate review or advisory group may assist the awards committee in making final selections.

CHAIR: Oscar Boultinghouse
Members: Mark VanderWerf
Scott Simmons
Ed Brown
Joe Tracy
Stewart Ferguson

Research Task Force - The research task force is charged with developing a list of priorities for future research related to telemedicine. The list should support the overall goals of the Association and should be reviewed and revised on an annual basis.

CHAIR: Elizabeth Krupinski
Members: Pam Whitten
John Whited
Dena Puskin
Greg Mogel
Stuart Speedie
Peter Yellowlees
Beth Stamm
Jim Grigsby

Public Policy - This committee is charged with three responsibilities: recommending to the Board public policy priorities for ATA and an annual agenda for action; actively working to implement the priorities through personal contact with appropriate policymakers at the state, national and international levels; and assisting in marshalling membership resources and grass roots advocacy to support these efforts.

CHAIR: Nina Antoniotti, PhD
Members: Ron Emerson
Joe Tracy
Alan Daley (IC Representative)
Barbara Johnston
Neal Neuberger
Sam Burgiss
Joe Ternullo
Karen Rheuban
Pramod Gaur
Stuart Speedie
Nancy Voorhees
Doris Barda

Standards and Guidelines - This committee provides leadership and guidance to the Association in the development and expansion of technical and clinical standards and guidelines guiding telemedicine.

CHAIR: Hon Pak
Members: Rich Bakalar
Lisa Carnahan (NIST)
Jerry Cavallerano
(Other members to be named)

 

If you are interested in participating in any of ATA's Committees simply contact the chair of the Committee or email ATA at info@americantelemed.org or call ATA at 202.223.3333.