LAS VEGAS, and ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – HLTH, the largest and most important conference for health innovation, announced today a new partnership with ATA, the premier organization working to accelerate the adoption of telehealth, to showcase the innovations in virtual care that are changing the way care is delivered. ATA is …more

The only hospital in Kentucky that offers burn wound care services is considering telehealth to help patients access follow-up care. Taking note of a high percentage of missed appointments, officials at the University of Louisville Hospital’s Burn Center set about creating a telemedicine platform that could replicate the in-person treatment plan.

  Dear ATA Members, As you know, we announced that Joe Kvedar, MD was unanimously approved as President-elect of the ATA. The response from members and the broader tele/virtual/digital community could not have been more positive. We’re delighted that Joe has agreed to serve another term (he was President of the ATA in 2004-2005) and …more

  COSTA MESA, Calif.: 31 July 2019 — While 9.6% of Americans have used telehealth services, nearly three-fourths (74.3%) say they either don’t have access or are unaware of telehealth options, according to a J.D. Power pulse survey tracing telehealth user experience, hurdles to adoption and real-world patient concerns. The initial survey, which is a …more

  The ATA is pleased to announce that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to allow psychotherapy and substance use disorder counseling to be furnished as Medicare telehealth services beginning January 1, 2020. “By taking this important and timely step toward fully optimizing the value of our behavioral health workforce, CMS …more

  WASHINGTON, DC, JULY 25, 2019 – The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) today announced the election of Joseph C. Kvedar, MD, as President-Elect. Dr. Kvedar is Vice President of Connected Health at Partners HealthCare, and Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kvedar previously served as President of ATA from 2004-2005, and was a …more

  Four out of every five US states have moved to improve telehealth coverage or reimbursement over the past two years, according to the latest survey of state laws and policies by the American Telemedicine Association. But like so many other reports issued during that time, the ATA analysis found that each state is doing …more

  Telehealth adoption is on the rise. And more states are recognizing the services. In fact, a new report from American Telemedicine Association (ATA), “2019 State of the States Report,” revealed that 40 states and D.C. have adopted policies or received awards that improved coverage and reimbursement of telehealth. Among the states that have not …more

  Forty states as well as Washington D.C., have either implemented policies or received awards to increase their state’s telemedicine coverage and reimbursement in the past two years, according to the American Telemedicine Association’s recent report. Here are three notes from the ATA’s 2019 State of the States Report: Coverage and Reimbursement, according to a …more

  WASHINGTON, DC, JULY 18, 2019 – The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) today released its 2019 State of the States Report: Coverage and Reimbursement, a wide-ranging analysis of telehealth laws and policies across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This comprehensive, state-by-state analysis includes a review of how patient settings, different technologies, and …more

  The ATA (American Telemedicine Association) applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its approval of a $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program. This pilot program is a critical next step in expanding telehealth access to low-income Americans across the nation and fulfilling national needs for transforming healthcare delivery. Increasingly, access to healthcare is measured …more

  The ATA (American Telemedicine Association) applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its recently announced $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program. This pilot program is a critical next step in expanding telehealth access to low-income Americans across the nation and fulfilling national needs for transforming healthcare delivery. Increasingly, access to healthcare is measured as …more

  ARLINGTON, VA, JUNE 19, 2019 — The ATA (American Telemedicine Association) today announced it is seeking public comment on the new edition of its Ocular Telehealth-Diabetic Retinopathy Practice Guidelines. This 3rd Edition reflects new evidence, emerging technologies and the expanded scope of ocular telehealth. The ATA guidelines describe evidence-based best practices for ocular telehealth, …more

  Call for Abstracts now open! Enter today and share your abstract, poster, or workshop, with like minds working toward changing an obsolete health system, and stimulate change, at the 1st Annual ConV2X 2019 Public Information Forum. “Forum Excellence” Abstract and Poster Winners will be announced at the ConV2X 2019 Closing Ceremony. All accepted submissions …more

  As much as most startups would love to say what they are delivering is “fundamentally new” or novel, in our case, we can’t. At its core, Ro provides access to a doctor and a pharmacy. These two services independently — and the seamless connection between the two — have existed for quite some time. Think about this experience …more

  You’ve probably noticed some changes happening at the ATA. If you attended ATA19, you were there for the official unveiling of the new ATA branding, including the launch of the new ATA website. We hope that you’ve been enjoying the improved aesthetic and usability of the site. The next phase of our transition will …more

  Background: Fewer than 10% of U.S. physicians practice in rural communities, where 25% of Americans live (1). Yet, rural Americans may need more health care as they become increasingly older and sicker relative to their urban counterparts (2). Telemedicine has been proposed as a solution to improve access to care (3). Federal and state …more

  The ATDA recently posted about the Florida legislature passing a new, comprehensive, and forward-thinking telehealth law. It’s on its way to Governor DeSantis’ desk for signature. It was just brought to the ATDA’s attention that the Florida Association of Orthodontists in concert with the American Association of Orthodontists are urging the Governor to veto …more

  WHO is establishing a global multi-disciplinary technical group to advise us on issues related to digital health. WHO’s newly-established Digital Health Department will work to harness the power of digital health technologies and steer developments to contribute to the attainment of all people to the highest level of health through the General Programme of …more

  Thank you to everyone who attended ATA19! We have some exciting announcements headed your way, but first we wanted to make sure that you take advantage of the opportunity to receive CME credits for attending sessions on Monday, April 15. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. Accreditation & …more