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.

Collaborate With the ATA on Research

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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The Case for Accountability: Protecting Health Data Outside the Healthcare System

June 23, 2023
EHI

With the explosive proliferation of digital technologies, an ever-increasing amount of health data is generated by consumers themselves. This data is both held and used by companies that are not bound by the obligations of HIPAA, leaving that data largely under-protected and under-regulated.

Patient Matching, Identity Access Management, and Interoperability

May 23, 2023
EHI & LexisNexis Risk Solutions

The move toward digitization in healthcare has led to the proliferation of health data. Although organizations now have access to better data on their patients, it is imperative they keep the data within patient records complete, accurate, and up to date to protect their patients while also ensuring that their records are properly linked.

Maternal Health Disparities: Challenges, Trends, and the Way Forward

April 23, 2023
EHI & Philips

Prepared by Executives for Health Innovation (EHI) and Philips Healthcare, and based on a 2021 EHI roundtable, Maternal Health Matters: Equitable Access, Care, and Technology, this timely new report explores the maternal health crisis and offers real-world examples and solutions designed to eliminate disparities in maternal health and reduce maternal mortality rates.

Provide High-Quality Cancer Care with Clinical Pathways

March 23, 2023
EHI & Elsevier

Clinical pathways enable providers to deliver evidence-based healthcare to patients. They provide treatment guidance based on the latest research and support standardization of care. Oncology practices implement pathways to ensure care is at the highest standard of quality, access, affordability, and health outcome.

Creating a Modern Public Health System

February 23, 2023
EHI

The many barriers and delays faced by the nation as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020 should serve as lessons learned; if we wait to modernize and adequately fund public health activities until there is another crisis, it will be too late. Policymakers must act swiftly to enact meaningful reforms to ensure we are better prepared for the next public health threat.

Maturing Virtual Care Tribal Communities

January 23, 2023
EHI

This Executive Roundtable Panel focused on how Native Americans/Alaskan Natives are using telehealth to reach patients in resource constraint communities to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion addressed the data gaps and challenges, funding sources, the existing digital divide and provider innovations in the delivery of care.

Assessment of Clinician Diagnostic Concordance With Video Telemedicine

September 7, 2022
Mayo Clinic

In a diagnostic study of 2393 patients who underwent a video telemedicine consultation followed by an in-person outpatient visit for the same clinical problem in the same specialty within a 90-day window, the provisional diagnosis established over video telemedicine visit matched the in-person reference standard diagnosis in 86.

Peer Reviewed Study: Diabetes Program

September 1, 2022
AMC Health

Patients participating in AMC Health's Diabetes Type 2 Program saw a 1.8 point reduction in HbA1C across the entire population. Read the peer reviewed study to learn more.

Peer Reviewed Study: Hypertension Program

September 1, 2022
AMC Health

Patients participating in AMC Health's Hypertension Program saw an 11/9 mmHg improvement and reduction in blood pressure over controls. Read the peer reviewed study to learn more.

Peer Reviewed Study: Post-Discharge Program

September 1, 2022
AMC Health

Patients participating in AMC Health's Post-Discharge Program saw a 44-percent reduction in all-cause readmissions. Read the peer reviewed study to learn more.

Peer Reviewed Study: Heart Failure Telemonitoring Program

September 1, 2022
AMC Health

Patients participating in AMC Health's Heart Failure Telemonitoring Program realized an array of positive outcomes. View the peer reviewed study to learn more.

Reducing Hospitalization and Cost for Medicare Beneficiaries with Heart Failure through Remote Patient Monitoring to Support Standard Provider Workflows: An Observational Study

September 1, 2022
AMC Health

The objective of this study is to integrate a remote monitoring program for patients with heart failure into existing patient-provider interactions (to detect pre-decompensatory trends in between face-to-face encounters and provide automated coaching and education to support the physician’s plan of care) to measure whether the program impacted all-cause admissions and total costs.

Mental Health – a Transforming Sector Demands Tailored Solutions

August 19, 2022
Beazley

Mental health is a growing market sector with significant opportunities for both insureds and insurers alike. The current market size is estimated at 21 billion USD with room to grow, with many providers seeking to provide alternative and easier-to-access treatment methods. While growth in this sector indicates mental health issues are on the rise, it also means more individuals are seeking help. Beazley has been quick to respond with bespoke coverage options for insureds facing unique challenges.

Maternal Health in the U.S. - A Mounting Crisis

August 4, 2022
ViTelNet
Augmenting Traditional Maternity Care with Virtual Care

The Real Stories of Four Women and their High-Risk Pregnancies The United States ranks last with the highest maternal mortality rate of 11 countries with the highest income – a little known fact for first time parents.

Learning From the COVID Era: Technology Trends in Clinical Telehealth

June 22, 2022
AMD Global Telemedicine

Telehealth is poised to mature even more as time continues, so it’s important for organizations investing in healthcare technology to understand the current trends coming out of the pandemic rather than fall behind other healthcare providers. So where do you go from here?

Evolution of a Telehealth Risk

June 13, 2022
Beazley

In recent years, the telehealth space has grown significantly, including countless new entrants into the market. These businesses can run the gamut in size. As a virtual care insurer, we see insured go from the pre-revenue phase, through IPO, and eventually to billion-dollar revenues. As these companies grow, their risk profile may shift and their insurance coverage needs may change. Coverages should be adjusted as needed to better fit their requirements throughout the business lifecycle.

Key Considerations for a Telestroke Evaluation: A Video Review

February 14, 2022
GenenTech

This educational video explores considerations in the Acute Ischemic Stroke telestroke evaluation, relating to: the NIHSS, posterior stroke, identifying potential disability, and patient and bedside provider engagement.

GlobalMed’s Transportable Exam Backpack Expands Imaging Option for Advanced Virtual Care Delivery

November 17, 2021
GlobalMed
Product Configuration offers TotalExam® 3.2 Camera for Highest Level of Exam Image Acuity

The Transportable Exam Backpack is a lightweight, mobile telehealth station offered by GlobalMed, an international provider of virtual health solutions.

Defense Health Agency Issues New Authority to Operate to GlobalMed

November 17, 2021
GlobalMed
Authority to Operate enables all Defense Health Agency locations to purchase and utilize GlobalMed's Virtual Health Technologies

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A Framework for Eliminating Health Disparities Using Telehealth

October 26, 2021
ATA
Outlined by the CEO's Advisory Group

The ATA believes that telehealth, when utilized in accordance with health equity principles, can eliminate disparities and inequities in health.

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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