AMERICAN TELEMEDICINE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CONVENING SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVES FROM MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

WASHINGTON, DC, JULY 11, 2024 – The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) today announced it has established a new Leadership Council, convening senior-level executives from top-tier member organizations, to facilitate collaborative problem-solving and expedite practical solutions to today’s healthcare challenges.

“The ATA is focused on creating the right platforms and convenings for our members, to collectively identify and address critical issues facing our broader community, network with peers and to support and inform the work of the ATA,” said Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the ATA. “Our new Leadership Council brings together executive-level representatives from leading organizations driving healthcare transformation, harnessing their important perspectives and expertise to advance the way care is delivered.”

“Telemedicine supports an integrated, omnichannel approach to care by enabling access, quality, simplicity, lower cost, and connections between providers,” said Dr. Sree Chaguturu, Executive Vice President and CMO, CVS Health, and ATA board chair. “This group of leaders will help grapple with the challenges facing virtual care and develop thoughtful, collaborative solutions for our community.”

ATA Leadership Council members will meet twice per year to help healthcare leaders prepare their organizations for the future:

Patrick Bradley, MSN, RN, CPPS, CCRN-K, Grant Thornton

Jeff Carr, Houston Methodist

Grant Chamberlain, Ziegler

Sara Collins, MHA, CPCS, CPMSM, Lifepoint Health

Kathy Deanda, RN, MSN, UCHealth

Claudia Douglass, MHSA, FACHE, Grant Thornton

Aiden Feng, MD, MBA, Fabric

Rachel French, Evernorth Primary+

Emily Fry, Geisinger

Michael Gemmati, Health Recovery Solutions

Rachel Goodman, Foley & Lardner LLP

Adam Hornung, Intermountain Healthcare

Jennifer Junis, RN, MSN, OSF Healthcare

Stephanie Lahr, MD, Artisight

Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, FAMIA, American Medical Association

Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA, UPMC

Meena Mallipeddi, AmplifyMD

Shannon McAllister MBA, FACHE, WVU Medicine

Creagh Milford, DO, MPH, CVS Health

Bill Paschall, Clear Arch Health/Medical Guardian

Mitesh Patel, MD, MBA, Ascension

Raj Patel, MD, Mass General Brigham

Michelle Rizor, Corewell Health

Harley Ross,  XiFin

Tim Steffl, AMD Global Telemedicine

 

 

About the ATA

As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the American Telemedicine Association is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people. The ATA represents a broad and inclusive member network of leading healthcare delivery systems, academic institutions, technology solution providers and payers, as well as partner organizations and alliances, working to advance industry adoption of telehealth, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization, and provide education and resources to help integrate virtual care into emerging value-based delivery models.

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