Established in 1993 as a non-profit organization and headquartered in Washington, DC, membership in the American Telemedicine Association is open to individuals, healthcare institutions, companies and other organizations with an interest in promoting the deployment of telemedicine throughout the world.

The mission of ATA is to promote professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health care delivery through telecommunications and information technology. This will be achieved through the following means:

• Educating and engaging government, payers and the public about telemedicine 
• Providing a clearinghouse of information and services for both newcomers and experienced professionals 
• Fostering networking and collaboration among allied interests in medicine and technology
• Promoting research, innovation and education 
• Developing and disseminating policies and standards 
• Creating consumer awareness and support

Upcoming ATA Meetings

• ATA 2015: 20th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
  May 2-5, 2015, Los Angeles, CA

ATA Standards & Guidelines ATA’s practice guidelines for telemedicine are the critical foundation for the deployment of telemedicine services. Standards form the basis for uniform, quality patient care and safety, grounded in empirical research and clinical experience. All ATA standards are available, at no cost, at www.americantelemed.org/standards