Research

For over 50 years, telehealth has proven to save time, save money and, most importantly, save lives. ATA is collecting research, case studies, white papers and conducting independent research to highlight the myriad values of telehealth services.

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The ATA is dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and expanding access to quality care using technology-enabled care. Research is a fundamental driving force behind these goals as it serves as a systematic exploration aimed at uncovering new insights, challenging existing paradigms, and solving complex problems. The ATA is interested in collaborating on these endeavors.

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Accelerating the Adoption of Value-Based Care

November 14, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA)
The Essential Role of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®)

The shift towards value-based care (VBC) has led to a reimagining of the traditional definition of health care delivery—including what types of services are delivered, how those services are delivered, and by whom they are delivered—all with the objective of supporting better outcomes at lower costs. The American Medical Association (AMA) set out to understand the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set’s role in VBC.

Research Papers

PSYPACT FAQ

Commonly Asked Questions Related to PSYPACT

October 2, 2024
ATA Telemental Health Special Interest Group

Background: What is PSYPACT? The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT®) is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries.

A Business Case for Virtual Nursing

July 26, 2024
Caregility

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of virtual nursing presents a revolutionary approach to patient care. Access this whitepaper to learn more about how virtual nursing can transform a healthcare practice, providing scalable, patient-centered solutions for a modern healthcare ecosystem.

How Piedmont Healthcare Solved Specialist Shortage with Tele Infectious Disease Program

July 24, 2024
AmplifyMD

Discover how Piedmont Healthcare revolutionized its infectious disease care through the integration of AmplifyMD's telehealth solutions.

How Prime Healthcare’s Community Hospitals Benefit from Integrated Virtual Specialists

Learn how virtual specialty care keeps Prime Healthcare patients local, improves access to specialists, drives faster diagnoses and treatment for complex conditions, reduces cost, and increases patient engagement and satisfaction.

Published Peer-Reviewed Literature on Ocular Telehealth Programs

January 31, 2024
Ocular SIG

The Published Peer-Reviewed Literature on Ocular Telehealth Programs was created by the ATA Ocular Special Interest Group (SIG) as a resource for anyone interested in Ocular Telehealth.

AdventHealth Murray and Gordon Medical Centers: Patient Surge and Rising Costs Prompt Move to Telemedicine

January 16, 2024
Eagle Telemedicine

Learn how these programs saved the cost equivalent of 3-4 FTEs, made available previously unavailable specialty services leading to added revenue and decreased patient transfers, improved ICU and ER throughput, enabled seamless credentialing and licensing, and drove stronger alignment with rural community needs for behavioral health care.

Ensuring Care for Our Most Vulnerable: Cincinnati Children’s and the ATA

November 13, 2023
The ATA and Cincinnati Children’s

Across their journey, the ATA has served as an invaluable partner in the success of Cincinnati Children’s telehealth program —helping support their virtual care offerings and exponential growth in telehealth appointments, from a handful to thousands in just a few years.

Riverside Health System: Stroke Coverage Improves with Telemedicine Support

November 8, 2023
Eagle Telemedicine

Learn how Riverside Health System realized more thorough 24-hour coverage for specialty stroke care, improved critical patient response times with door-to needle time reduced from 47 to 35 minutes and average four-minute connect time, better physician retention, seamless integration into EMR and other data systems, and compliance with highest accreditation standards.

CASE STUDY: Outpatient Tele-Neurology Clinic

November 1, 2023
AmplifyMD

Learn how this tele-neurology solution helped reduce wait times by 80%, supported more than 600 additional appointments, reduced the in-person appointment backlog by 40%, and drove the expanded utilization of onsite diagnostics and imaging.

Health Information: Patient Rights and Provider Obligations

Health Information: Patient Rights and Provider Obligations

October 26, 2023
ATA Research

Federal and state law provides patients with the right to access their health information, obtain copies, and share it with other providers and third parties.

Ocular Telehealth Assessments and Disease Monitoring – Part Two

September 18, 2023 The Need for and Benefits of Ocular Telemedicine for Primary and Specialty Eye Care

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Ocular Telehealth Special Interest Group (Ocular SIG) issues the following two-part statement about remote ocular health assessments, telehealth disease monitoring, and the need for telehealth in the eye care arena.

Ocular Telehealth Assessments and Disease Monitoring – Part One

September 18, 2023
ATA Ocular Special Interest Group
Elements of a Remote Comprehensive Eye Exam

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Ocular Telehealth Special Interest Group (Ocular SIG) issues the following two-part statement about remote ocular health assessments, telehealth disease monitoring, and the need for telehealth in the eye care arena. The first part addresses the elements needed to provide high quality remote eye exams, and the second part addresses the need for telehealth as a tool for eye care delivery.

Understanding the Critical Advantages of Telehealth Adoption

September 11, 2023

Telehealth has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare.

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Overview

August 28, 2023
Amwell

Comprehensive Behavioral Health is a scalable solution designed to maximize efficiencies and minimize the impact of provider shortages by delivering care to those who need it most – all while improving patient outcomes.

Comprehensive Hybrid Care

August 28, 2023
Amwell

The Amwell Converge platform enables you to shift from episodic telehealth transactions to a longitudinal, hybrid care strategy, creating a comprehensive care model that unites in-person, virtual, and automated settings for a care-anywhere experience.

DEA: Potential New Telemedicine Special Registration for Controlled Substances Prescribing to be Discussed in Special Listening Sessions

August 14, 2023
Foley & Lardner

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is signaling its consideration of a separate Special Registration for telemedicine prescribing without the prerequisite of an in-person examination.

AACN Tele-critical Care Nursing Practice

August 9, 2023
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

This expert consensus statement defines tele-critical care nursing, identifies the key components of a successful tele-critical care nursing practice, outlines the structure required to foster an environment of continuous improvement, and defines the processes and relationships necessary for the successful integration of tele-critical nurses into the healthcare team.

Care-at-home program keeps high-risk heart failure patients out of the hospital

August 9, 2023
Current Health from Best Buy Health

Baptist Health, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is the largest non-for-profit health system in the state.

Infectious Disease Telemedicine Reduced a 6-week Stay to Several Days

July 26, 2023
Access TeleCare

An elderly patient with stage IV prostate cancer contracted a bacterial infection while on vacation, requiring a six-week hospital stay away from home – and his needed cancer treatment.

December 11-13, 2024 | Washington, DC

Get Ready for ATA EDGE2024: The Ultimate Virtual Care Policy Event!

Join us at the ATA EDGE2024 Policy Conference, the go-to event for cutting-edge insights into state, federal, and international telehealth policies. This year, we’re diving deep into the current state of virtual care policy and exploring what’s next. We’ll tackle the biggest challenges and uncover new opportunities, all while keeping telehealth’s momentum strong and bipartisan support high.

Be part of the movement with ATA and ATA Action as we shape the future of digital health policy.

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