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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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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Action Briefs


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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Research Paper


2020 Telehealth Benchmark Survey
February 17, 2021
Teladoc Health and Becker’s Hospital Review
92% of hospitals and health systems had telehealth programs in place or near-term implementation plans at the start of 2020.

Research Papers


MIT Executive Study Uncovers Top Healthcare Trends Shaping IT Resilience
January 13, 2021
VMWare
Learn the top takeaways from a survey and series of selected follow-up interviews with 80 healthcare executives about the pandemic’s effect on IT.

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Research Papers
GE Healthcare Position Paper - After the Leap Into Telemedicine, Now What for Virtual Care?
October 27, 2020
GE Healthcare
Strategically implement comprehensive virtual care to evolve your care model, create resilient revenue streams, and reduce cost
COVID-19 has lit a fuse under the deployment of digital practices across all business sectors, with adoption rates now approaching levels projected five years from now.

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Philips Position Paper - Extending Where and How Care is Delivered for a Stronger Healthcare System
August 3, 2020
Philips
Now more than ever, we need to deliver care differently, and radical innovation can help us.

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Research Papers


Philips Position Paper - A Path to Building a Stronger Healthcare System for a Stronger America
August 3, 2020
Philips
Now more than ever, we need to deliver care differently, and radical innovation can help us.

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U.S. consumer attitudes towards specialized remote health monitoring device
June 25, 2020
SONY
An analysis of the rate of adoption and interest in remote health monitoring technology aimed at helping people manage chronic conditions.

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Infographic


Remote Health Monitoring Insights - Infographic
June 25, 2020
SONY
As a companion to a consumer research study by the Wearable Platform Division, Sony Network Communications created this infographic highlighting Remote Health Monitoring Insights in the US and exploring if specialized remote health monitoring devices have the potential to reduce patient burdens and healthcare costs.

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Research Papers
ATA Spotlight on COVID-19: Scaling ICUs
April 30, 2020
ATA
This resource is part of the ATA Spotlight on COVID-19 Series underwritten by Intel
A resource highlighting the benefits of Virtual ICUs and case studies from 3 healthcare systems that have successfully leveraged telehealth and digital solutions to scale for the upsurge and unique needs of critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring stays in the ICU.

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CDC Yellow Book 2020: Telemedicine
April 23, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

COVID-19
ATA Spotlight on COVID-19 - Keeping People Out of the ER
April 16, 2020
ATA
This resource is part of the ATA Spotlight on COVID-19 Series underwritten by Intel
A reduction in ER visits during the COVID-19 helps to reduce the spread of the virus and allows healthcare systems to focus resources on more vulnerable and critically ill patients; deploying telehealth and virtual care technologies can help to reduce these visits.

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Telehealth Index: 2019 Physician Survey
February 7, 2020
American Well
Physician telehealth adoption is at an inflection point driven by the desire to improve access and outcomes.

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Health Systems and Employers Partner for Success
February 7, 2020
American Well
Baptist Health partners with a local employer to transform telehealth benefits and drive healthcare cost savings.

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