American Telemedicine Association

The American Telemedicine Association is the leading international resource and it’s promoting the use of advanced remote medical technologies. ATA membership works to fully integrate telemedicine into transformed healthcare systems to improve quality, equity and affordability of healthcare throughout the world. 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. It is a non-profit organization and headquartered in Washington, DC. ATA is governed by a Board of Directors, which is elected by the association's membership. It will be fully integrated into healthcare systems to improve quality, access, equity and affordability of healthcare throughout the world. The mission of ATA is to promote professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery through telecommunications and information technology. 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. It 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 payers and consumers. The driving force behind ATA’s activities is the safe and equitable deployment of telemedicine. While ATA shall strive to maintain a vibrant and growing organization, achieving the mission also requires freely sharing expertise and building coalitions with other organizations such as medical societies and professional and trade associations.  

The following is the list of scholars from American Telemedicine Association who contributed and/or serves as editors for one or more OMICS International journals and conferences

• Francisco G. La Rosa
• Jim Varrell
• Maurice Mars