American Telemedicine Association CEO steps down
After 24 years in his position, ATA CEO Jonathan Linkous is departing. ATA COO Sabrina Smith will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
Teladoc CMO Dr. Henry DePhillips talks telebehavioral health at ATA (Q&A)
At the American Telemedicine Association conference, MedCity chatted with Dr. Henry DePhillips, Teladoc's chief medical officer.
The Role of Consultants in Tackling Healthcare Expenses
To ensure effective cost mitigation, employers can’t wait for the market to adjust — they have to punch first.
ATA: Where telehealth and strategic investment converge
During a plenary session at the ATA conference, a group of strategic investors shared their ideas on the growing field of telehealth.
Telemedicine: Value, real-life applications and keeping it simple, stupid
On the last day of the ATA conference, three panelists explored the value in telemedicine and why it's key to apply the KISS (keep it simple, stupid) principle.
Panelists at ATA discuss why there’s “a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women”
One of the panels at ATA this year focused on female leadership in the healthcare and telehealth fields. We've come a long way, but we've got a long way to go.
Patrick J. Kennedy at ATA: We have to stop mental health stigma
At this year's American Telemedicine Association conference, Patrick J. Kennedy shared his personal journey with mental health and outlined how telemedicine can play a vital role in mental health treatment and awareness.
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Telehealth a key component in healthcare transformation
As healthcare continues its transformation in today’s digital world, telehealth plays a crucial role. Telemedicine leaders share their insights.
ATA President’s Award Winners: Pushing the needle in telehealth
From a big-city healthcare system to an expert team working in pediatrics, the 2017 honorees are advancing telemedicine in diverse ways.
Statistics show an increase in state telehealth policies
The American Telemedicine Association tracks state adoption of telehealth coverage and policies. Discover the latest laws and legislation introduced across the country.
Women’s leadership roles increasing in telehealth & health care, but the journey toward equity is far from over
How can women strengthen their roles in telehealth as the industry continues its explosive growth? An expert panel will discuss this at the upcoming American Telemedicine Association conference in Orlando. Read on for a preview of their perspectives and advice.
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Telepsychiatry as a growing frontier in mental health
Adding a telemedicine option to psychiatry services makes it easier for people who are reticent to get care, such as veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Telemedicine: An Effective Tool for Addressing Physician Shortage
With a predicted shortage of 90,000 American doctors in less than five years, one solution could make a positive impact: telemedicine. An ideal platform for a range of patient needs, telemedicine is a platform for wound checks to treating minor acute illnesses. The predictions are dire. By 2020, the United States could be short as […]
The Technology that Makes Telemedicine Possible
Bulky, expensive equipment is no longer required to deliver telemedicine. Today’s consumer technology is enabling increased access to telehealth. But what does this tech look like, and how does it work? Telemedicine wouldn’t be possible without technology. But what does this tech look like, and how does it work? It used to be simple to […]
Top takeaways from ATA 2016
The American Telemedicine Association held its 21st annual conference in Minneapolis this month. Here are three key takeaways from the event: Telemedicine is progressing, but there’s more work to be done The good news for telemedicine: The ATA’s membership grew to about 10,000 from 8,500 last year, and the organization has had some success advancing […]
Telehealth expands access to care in urban as well as rural environments (watch)
Now at Seton Healthcare in Austin, Texas, a lot of the telehealth and access issues Henderson now deals with are the same. She discusses the challenges in a video interview from ATA 2016.