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Educational Products

ATA provides a variety of educational opportunities for our members and other individuals in the telemedicine and e-health field. Educational programs include online courses, certificate courses at ATA meetings webinars and CME credits for attendance at ATA events.

Online Courses

Home Telehealth: The Basics (September 2007)
This online certificate course focuses on home telehealth applications and addresses clinical, administrative, financial and legislative issues related to implementing and sustaining successful home telehealth programs. The course is at a beginning level to help novice learners understand these concepts, however, it also can serve as an excellent review for intermediate and advanced learners in meeting educational or competency requirements.
The field of home telehealth, remote monitoring and disease management is one of the fastest growing areas within the field of telemedicine. Thus, the need for increasing education and quality assurance measures has grown commensurately with increasing utilization. A key priority of the American Telemedicine Association is to provide educational offerings and through this online course, the ATA strives to meet the informationa nd educational needs of its largest membership base. The ATA;s Home Telehealth Special Interest Group (SIG) executive committee developed this basic course.
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Toolkits

Home Telehealth Toolkit (2004)

This toolkit provides guidelines and procedures for the design and delivery of home telehealth services. These guidelines and procedures were designed for the use of those establishing a new home telehealth program as well as others revising or reviewing an existing program.

Webinars

Into the final stretch? What to expect for telemedicine and health policy in 2009 (11 September 2009)
Congress is back in session and healthcare reform continues to dominate the agenda. What’s the latest news? What plans are being debated? What are the opportunities for telemedicine? Watch this videocast to get the inside scoop from ATA CEO Jon Linkous and Senior Director of Public Policy, Gary Capistrant.

Using the Buzz: Telemedicine’s Place in Healthcare Reform and the Recovery Act (7 July 2009)

The weather and the healthcare debate are getting HOT! There is a buzz about telemedicine around DC -- and it is coming from a variety of sources. Congress has begun legislation on national health and Medicare reform, while the Obama Administration is rolling out ARRA funding; both these developments hold huge potential for telemedicine. Hear ATA CEO Jon Linkous and Senior Policy Director Gary Capistrant (and maybe a guest) give a concise update on the action and the work ahead, “using the buzz” on health reform and stimulus bill roll-out.

Start Your Engines:Preparing for Health Reform and Stimulus Funding (22 May 2009)
ATA will be providing its membership another free video-cast on Friday, May 22 to provide the latest details on the federal stimulus bill and health reform legislation. ATA’s CEO Jonathan Linkous and Senior Director of Public Policy Gary Capistrant will discuss the latest developments with stimulus funding including agency announcements and where to look for funding opportunities. Also, an inside look will be provided about recent health reform activities and what they mean for telemedicine.

Telemedicine Funding in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Act: The Emerging Details & Strategic Thinking (11 March 2009)

ATA is broadcasting the latest in its series of videocasts on funding opportunities available in the economic stimulus package on Wednesday, March 11, 2:00pm EST. This videocast is free for ATA Members and available for purchase by non-members There is a great deal of money at stake in the stimulus act and people who have up-to-date information will have a significant advantage in securing those funds. ATA is committed to keeping our members informed

Telemedicine Funding in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Bill (24 February 2009)
This is a special videocast to provide the latest inside information on how to take advantage of the MILLIONS of dollars the economic stimulus bill will have for telemedicine and telehealth this year.

Health Care Reform - What’s in Store (5 December 2008)
With all the talk about health care reform, what will the impact be? ATA presents a webinar with noted health policy expert Dr. Judy Feder, who discusses prospects for health care reform and possible impacts. With the potential for significant changes in the health care system, this webinar provides crucial information for anyone in the health care field.

Kentucky’s Use of Telehealth for Disaster Preparedness and Response: 9/11 Was Just the Beginning (5 November 2008)
Sponsored by the ATA Emergency Preparedness and Response SIG
William D. Hacker, MD, FAAP, CPE, Commissioner, Kentucky Public Health discusses Kentucky’s approach to using telehealth technology for disaster preparedness and response (DPR) efforts and how your state can utilize telehealth technology to partner with Public Health, hospitals, clinics, University Medical Centers and other key stakeholders for DPR efforts.

The Impact Of The Current Economic Climate On Telemedicine And Related Health Information Technologies (21 October 2008)
Sponsored by ViTel Net
Christopher McFadden, Managing Director of Healthcare Principal Investments for Goldman Sachs, provides observations and information pertaining to the current economy and its effect on public and private investments, reimbursement and the growth of telemedicine and related HIT services.

Selecting the Right Digital Camera for Telehealth Applications (25 September 2008)
Sponsored by GlobalMedia Group
This webinar discusses the multiple uses of digital cameras in telehealth applications. Specifit topics covered include: 1) an overview of digital camera technology and the “inner workings”; 2) the requirements and needs specific to telehealth applications; 3) methods for testing and reviewing digital cameras, and 4) results from recent tests – and lessons learned.

Telemedicine Reimbursement: The Basics and Beyond (5 December 2007)
Hosted by The ATA Business and Finance SIG; Sponsorsed by McKesson
Experts in the field address the medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, the CPT coding process, and other state and private payer tips relating to telemedicine reimbursement for both live interactive video and store and forward scenarios.

ATA Meetings

ATA organizes regular conferences and forums on telemedicine practices and the telemedicine industry. These events attract individuals from across the telehealth spectrum: researchers, practitioners, vendors and patients. CME Credits are available for attendence to the ATA Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting also features focused long and short certificate courses for additional CME credits. CMEs are provided through the Unversity of South Florida, College of Medicine. For specific information about CMEs, please check our meetings page.

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	Into the final stretch? What to expect for telemedicine and health policy in 2009 (11 September 2009) Congress is back in session and healthcare reform continues to dominate the agenda. What’s the latest news? What plans are being debated? What are the opportunities for telemedicine? Watch this videocast to get the inside scoop from ATA CEO Jon Linkous and Senior Director of Public Policy, Gary Capistrant.

	Using the Buzz: Telemedicine’s Place in Healthcare Reform and the Recovery Act (7 July 2009) The weather and the healthcare debate are getting HOT! There is a buzz about telemedicine around DC -- and it is coming from a variety of sources. Congress has begun legislation on national health and Medicare reform, while the Obama Administration is rolling out ARRA funding; both these developments hold huge potential for telemedicine. Hear ATA CEO Jon Linkous and Senior Policy Director Gary Capistrant (and maybe a guest) give a concise update on the action and the work ahead, “using the buzz” on health reform and stimulus bill roll-out.

	Start Your Engines:Preparing for Health Reform and Stimulus Funding (22 May 2009) ATA will be providing its membership another free video-cast on Friday, May 22 to provide the latest details on the federal stimulus bill and health reform legislation. ATA’s CEO Jonathan Linkous and Senior Director of Public Policy Gary Capistrant will discuss the latest developments with stimulus funding including agency announcements and where to look for funding opportunities. Also, an inside look will be provided about recent health reform activities and what they mean for telemedicine.

	Telemedicine Funding in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Act: The Emerging Details & Strategic Thinking (11 March 2009) ATA is broadcasting the latest in its series of videocasts on funding opportunities available in the economic stimulus package on Wednesday, March 11, 2:00pm EST. This videocast is free for ATA Members and available for purchase by non-members There is a great deal of money at stake in the stimulus act and people who have up-to-date information will have a significant advantage in securing those funds. ATA is committed to keeping our members informed

	Telemedicine Funding in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Bill (24 February 2009) This is a special videocast to provide the latest inside information on how to take advantage of the MILLIONS of dollars the economic stimulus bill will have for telemedicine and telehealth this year.

	Health Care Reform - What’s in Store (5 December 2008) With all the talk about health care reform, what will the impact be? ATA presents a webinar with noted health policy expert Dr. Judy Feder, who discusses prospects for health care reform and possible impacts. With the potential for significant changes in the health care system, this webinar provides crucial information for anyone in the health care field.

	Kentucky’s Use of Telehealth for Disaster Preparedness and Response: 9/11 Was Just the Beginning (5 November 2008) Sponsored by the ATA Emergency Preparedness and Response SIG William D. Hacker, MD, FAAP, CPE, Commissioner, Kentucky Public Health discusses Kentucky’s approach to using telehealth technology for disaster preparedness and response (DPR) efforts and how your state can utilize telehealth technology to partner with Public Health, hospitals, clinics, University Medical Centers and other key stakeholders for DPR efforts.

	The Impact Of The Current Economic Climate On Telemedicine And Related Health Information Technologies (21 October 2008) Sponsored by ViTel Net Christopher McFadden, Managing Director of Healthcare Principal Investments for Goldman Sachs, provides observations and information pertaining to the current economy and its effect on public and private investments, reimbursement and the growth of telemedicine and related HIT services.

	Selecting the Right Digital Camera for Telehealth Applications (25 September 2008) Sponsored by GlobalMedia Group This webinar discusses the multiple uses of digital cameras in telehealth applications. Specifit topics covered include: 1) an overview of digital camera technology and the “inner workings”; 2) the requirements and needs specific to telehealth applications; 3) methods for testing and reviewing digital cameras, and 4) results from recent tests – and lessons learned.

	Telemedicine Reimbursement: The Basics and Beyond (5 December 2007) Hosted by The ATA Business and Finance SIG; Sponsorsed by McKesson Experts in the field address the medicare reimbursement for telemedicine, the CPT coding process, and other state and private payer tips relating to telemedicine reimbursement for both live interactive video and store and forward scenarios.