In this four-part webinar series, co-sponsored by the ATA Institutional Council and ATA Business and Finance Special Interest Group, telemedicine industry leaders will explore the business cases for various telemedicine care delivery models. The experts will also tackle the critical legal and regulatory topics in the industry including reimbursement and state regulatory issues such as licensure, practice guidelines, and electronic prescribing.

It’s only February, but telehealth is clearly a priority to state lawmakers. One hundred telemedicine-related bills have been introduced to define telehealth and telemedicine, redefine licensed provider practice standards, remove artificial barriers or improve coverage and payment options.

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and the law firm of Jones Day are pleased to co-host the third annual Telemedicine Investor and Strategic Summit on Monday, May 4, 2015, in Los Angeles. Held in conjunction with the ATA 2015 Annual Meeting and Trade Show, the summit will provide educational panels from industry experts, structured networking, and strategic collaboration opportunities for emerging telemedicine, telehealth, and mHealth companies and established private equity companies, venture investors, and strategic partners.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD, a world-renowned physician, surgeon, scientist and entrepreneur, will deliver a keynote address at ATA 2015, the American Telemedicine Association's (ATA) 20th Annual Telemedicine Meeting and Trade Show and world’s largest telemedicine, telehealth and mHealth meeting.

ATA urges CMS to waive Medicare restrictions on telehealth under the payment incentives of the accountable care organization (ACO) program.

Experience new and engaging programming and networking opportunities at ATA 2015 in Los Angeles! With a focus on networking and interactive learning, the ATA 2015 program offers a unique, can’t-miss opportunity to engage with leaders in the field, peers and other telemedicine professionals. Over 500 peer-reviewed presentations have been divided into 13 thematic tracks.

State legislatures have made telemedicine a priority issue for 2015. Ten states have introduced legislation that will impact the way your licensing board enforces its clinical practice standards. Six states have bills that will require telehealth parity under private insurance.