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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State of Compacts
May 26, 2021
The US map below lays out the different licensure compacts within each state.

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Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compacts
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Compact Description The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is an interstate agreement designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries.

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Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compacts
Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Compact Description Mutual recognition model compacts allow a practitioner to practice in the compact member states either using a multistate license or by obtaining a “compact privilege”.

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Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compacts
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Compact Description The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is an agreement among participating U.

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Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compacts
Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice Compact Description The interstate EMS Compact facilitates the day to day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority, and authorizes state EMS offices to afford immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in any other member state.

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Audiology/Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compacts
Audiology/Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact Compact Description A license issued to an audiologist or speech-language pathologist by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by each member state as authorizing an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to practice audiology or speech-language pathology, under a privilege to practice, in each member state.

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The Nurse Licensure Compact
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compact
The Nurse Licensure Compact Compact Description The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is an interstate compact among participating states that enables nurses to practice in-person or providing telenursing services to patients located across the country without having to obtain additional licensing through mutual recognition.

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Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compacts
  Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Compact Description The Physical Therapy Compact is an interstate agreement between member states to provide a state-developed collaborative structure to protect the public by increasing consumer access to physical therapy services by reducing regulatory barriers to interstate mobility and cross-state practice.

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact
March 17, 2021
Licensure Compacts
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact Compact Description The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact (APRN Compact) increases access to care, protects patient safety and reduces costs while supporting state of-the-art health care delivery.

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Telebehavioral Health for Employers
October 7, 2019
ATA / Telemental Health SIG
Proven Approach Improves Outcomes, Boosts Productivity, and Lowers Costs
Mental health and substance abuse disorders (MH/SUD) are putting additional pressure on employers who are already struggling to keep up with the impacts of rising healthcare costs.

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Health Care Consumerization
October 2, 2019
ATA / Accenture
More Than 50% of Health Care Services Will Be Consumed Virtually by 2030
When asking citizens about their expectations of how health care should be available, research shows that half to three quarters say that they are willing to have digital/virtual health interactions with health care.


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