American Telemedicine Association

Your 24/7, on-demand online resource for educational content for telemedicine professionals. Learn More

Case Studies

Case studies highlight the value of telemedicine, focusing on improving quality, access and reducing cost. Learn More

Member Groups

Network with colleagues and collaborate on projects within your specialty area. Learn More

Standards &
Guidelines

Access all clinical standards and guidelines which have been released by ATA. Downloads are available at no cost. Learn More

ATA Fall Forum

September 6-9, 2014
Palm Desert, CA.
Early Bird Deadline Friday, August 8! Learn more

ATA 2014 Recordings

ATA 2014 may be over but your educational opportunities keep going. Conference session recordings are available in the ATA Learning Center! Learn more.

ATA 2014 conference recordings from Baltimore are now available in the ATA Learning Center!

September 7-9, 2014 in Palm Desert, CA – Join the most influential leaders and programs in telemedicine in this beautiful desert oasis.

October 28-30, 2014 in Tianjin, China - Discover the how telemedicine is creating new opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.

May 3-5, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA – SAVE THE DATE for ATA's next annual meeting, the year’s most important telemedicine conference and trade show.

ATA hosts a free monthly videocast with updates on the news and policies shaping telemedicine.

The online ATA Learning Center has thousands of educational resources for telemedicine professionals, accessible 24/7.

News

ATA Applauds Bill on Medicare Telemedicine Improvements
Aug 01, 2014

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) lauds Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Gregg Harper (R-MS), and Peter Welch (D-VT), for their latest actions to introduce H.R. 5380, the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2014, which improves telemedicine coverage in Medicare.

ATA Applauds Senators’ Push for Federal Telemedicine Improvements
Jul 30, 2014

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) today announced its appreciation to U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) for their efforts to push for improvements in telemedicine coverage under Medicare, Medicaid and Federal Communications Commission programs.

Online, Direct to Consumer Patient Consultations Becoming Mainstream
Jul 30, 2014

A large segment of the industry is offering, or plans to offer online patient consultations in the very near future. 47% of providers recently polled by ATA indicated they are currently providing online services directly to patients.

American Telemedicine Association Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Directors
Jul 30, 2014

Naomi Fried, PhD, and Alexis Gilroy, JD, have recently joined the Board of Directors of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). The Board provides guidance for the Association, which has a mission to promote professional, ethical and equitable improvement in healthcare delivery through telecommunications and information technology.

ATA seeks speakers to present at the world’s largest telemedicine, mHealth and telehealth conference
Jul 23, 2014

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) is seeking presenters for ATA 2015, ATA’s twentieth annual meeting and tradeshow focused exclusively on telemedicine, telehealth and mHealth. The meeting, expected to attract over 5,000 attendees and more than 250 cutting-edge healthcare technology vendors, will take place May 3-5, 2015, in Los Angeles.

Is your U.S. Representative one of 120?
Jul 22, 2014

There are now 120 Members of Congress on one, or both, of two pending bipartisan bills to expand the one-state license to other federal programs for interstate practice of telehealth.

Do you, or are you considering providing online patient consultation services? Take this survey
Jul 16, 2014

ATA wants to hear from you! Your feedback is needed as we continue to research and develop the ATA accreditation program for online, direct-to-consumer consultations (slated to launch Fall 2014).

Events

Aug

26

This Month in Telemedicine

Aug 26 - Aug 26 2014
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Sep

06

ATA Fall Forum

Sep 06 - Sep 09 2014
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Oct

16

Iberoamerican Congress of Telehealth and Telemedicine and VII ATALACC Regional Meeting

Oct 16 - Oct 18 2014
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Oct

28

ATA China 2014

Oct 28 - Oct 30 2014
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Physicians and Clinicians

Increase your reach as a healthcare professional, improve quality, increase access and lower costs—for both your practice and patients. ATA has resources to learn and responsibly practice telemedicine.

Researchers

Academic research is critical for telemedicine’s growth and is an ATA imperative. ATA hosts the leading peer-reviewed conference on telemedicine, telehealth and mHealth, and other activities that promote outcomes and best-practices research.

Healthcare Administrators

Integrating telemedicine into your institution increases clinical outreach and market share, improves patient satisfaction, cuts service costs and lowers readmissions. ATA helps you find the ROI and value of telemedicine and connects you with experts.

Corporate Product & Service Providers

ATA is both a medical society and a trade association, working with all stakeholders to drive the global deployment of telemedicine. ATA provides proven marketing opportunities, connecting buyers and sellers.

Students

Telemedicine is the future of healthcare and understanding the fundamentals of telehealth will be required for future clinicians. ATA offers educational opportunities to stay up-to-date and prepare for a future in telemedicine.

Health IT & Engineers

For patients, “meaningful use” of health IT means telemedicine. Building patient-centered IT systems is crucial for the development of modern healthcare. ATA provides a forum for engineers and clinicians to work together to build systems responsive to both patient and provider needs.