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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 apeer-reviewed journal
ATA provides its membes with disounts to the leading peer-reviewed telemedicine jornals: Telemedicine and e-Health and The Journal of Telehealth and Telecare. Additionally, ATA cordinates educational meetings, certificate courses, online seminars and other products to keep telemedicine professionals up-to-date in their field. - 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
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- ATA Applauds Administration's Proposed Broadband Plan (16 March 2010)
- Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Reimbursement for Telemedicine (3 March 2010)
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