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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