The American Telemedicine Association is the leading resource and advocate promoting access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology. ATA seeks to bring together diverse groups from traditional medicine, academic medical centers, technology and telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, government and others to overcome barriers to the advancement of telemedicine through the professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery.

Established in 1993 as a non-profit organization and headquartered in Washington, DC, membership in the Association is open to individuals, healthcare institutions, companies and other organizations with an interest in promoting the deployment of telemedicine throughout the world.  ATA is governed by a Board of Directors, which is elected by the association's membership.

ATA’s mission and some of its key activities include:

• Educating government and the public about telemedicine as an essential component in the delivery of modern medical care
  As the voice of telemedicine, ATA is recognized throughout the world as the primary authority about telemedicine and actively works with Congress, the administration as well as with other governmental bodies to eliminate barriers to the use of telemedicine
• Serving as a clearinghouse for telemedical information and services
  ATA’s Annual Meeting is the world's largest scientific meeting and exposition focusing exclusively on telemedicine with hundreds of presentations, posters and workshops. ATA’s website, www.americantelemed.org, is a primary resource for telemedicine news and information
• Fostering networking and collaboration among interests in medicine and technology
  ATA sponsors Special Interest Groups, Discussion Groups and Regional Chapters that address topics related to the advancement and application of telemedicine within specific areas and allow ATA’s members to meet and discuss critical issues among peers
• Promoting research and education including the sponsorship of scientific educational meetings and a peer-reviewed journal
  Telemedicine and e-Health Journal, a peer-reviewed publication issued 10 times per year, encompasses all aspects of clinical telemedicine practice; technical advances and enabling technologies; continuing medical education; and the impact of telemedicine on the quality, cost-effectiveness, and access to health care
• Spearheading the development of appropriate clinical and industry policies and standards
  ATA is creating the basis for assuring uniform quality in the delivery of remote healthcare services. Activities such as the creation of practice guidelines and standards, accompanied by the development of individual credentialing programs and work with accreditation bodies help guarantee the best healthcare, regardless of location, to payors and consumers.

ATA's national headquarters are located at:

American Telemedicine Association
1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202.223.3333
Fax: 202.223.2787
E-mail: info@americantelemed.org