Category: American Telemedicine Association (ATA)

ATA 2020 Hosted Virtually and Recordings Now Available

11/3/2020

The chief executive officer of Medweb in San Francisco, Peter “Pete” Killcommons, MD, has undertaken numerous medical mission trips, including traveling to Cabo Verde, Africa, to further telemedicine use there. Dr. Peter Killcommons is a member of professional organizations such as the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).

Founded to advance telehealth, ATA wants every person to receive necessary healthcare and believes that telemedicine and virtual care play a critical role in that process. Each year, the association hosts its annual conference to bring together professionals from around the world to dialogue about its mission.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ATA hosted its 2020 meeting, scheduled for June 22-26, through a virtual platform. Those interested in learning more about ATA 2020 can obtain access to the conference recordings for a year following the event through the association's website.

Titled “Moving at the Speed of Innovation: Accelerating Telehealth Adoption,” ATA 2020 covered topics such as how to improve the healthcare system in preparation for future health crises and innovation on virtual healthcare from an employer's perspective. To listen to these and other recordings, visit www.americantelemed.org.

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ATA18 - Largest Telehealth Conference in the World

2/13/2018

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An executive who has traveled to such diverse places as Japan and the Cape Verde Islands to help promote telemedicine, Peter (Pete) Killcommons serves as the CEO of Medweb, a medical device software company in San Francisco. Peter Killcommons belongs to professional organizations such as the American Telemedicine Association (ATA). Telemedicine involves the remote diagnosis and even treatment of health conditions.

A leading non-profit in the field, ATA includes over 10,000 industry professionals around the world. The association offers a diverse range of educational opportunities for its members, including its annual conference.

The 2018 ATA Annual Conference and Expo will take place April 29-May 1 in Chicago at the McCormick Place convention center. As the largest global event for telehealth, the conference will provide career development and educational opportunities under the leadership of industry experts and discussion of cutting-edge topics. It also offers networking opportunities and an expo with over 150 exhibitors.

For more information about the ATA18, visit www.ata18.org. To learn about other educational opportunities and the continuing work of the ATA, go to www.americantelemed.org.

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Conference Focuses on Telemedicine in Armenia

10/6/2017

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Dr. Peter (Pete) Killcommons serves as president of Medweb, a leader in web-enabled telemedicine. In 2011, Dr. Killcommons shared his knowledge as keynote speaker for the First Armenian International Telemedicine Congress. His keynote address reviewed successes and challenges associated with implementing telemedicine technology in East Afghanistan. In addition, Dr. Peter Killcommons donated a Medweb telemedicine system to an Armenian telemedicine organization to encourage improvements in medical services for rural and underserved populations in Armenia.

At the conference, international experts discussed how information and communications technology is revolutionizing the field of medicine. More than 280 attendees from 20 countries came together for scientific and plenary sessions, round tables, panel discussions, and an educational track. In addition, attendees gained insights from noted leaders in telehealth and related disciplines through five keynote presentations.

Conference attendees included health care professionals, business executives, and government officials. Together, this group of experts discussed emerging telemedicine opportunities in Armenia and similar countries. The event was a key milestone in the evolution of health care information technology in Armenia.

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About Telemedicine and the American Telemedicine Association

9/12/2017

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Dr. Peter Killcommons founded Medweb, a medical imaging and telemedicine company, 21 years ago. He serves the company as chief executive officer and directs numerous divisions including telemedicine and disaster response. In October 2011, Dr. Pete Killcommons spoke at the First Armenian International Telemedicine Conference, where he espoused the benefits and difficulties of using telemedicine in Eastern Afghanistan. Dr. Peter Killcommons complements decades of hands-on experience in his field with memberships to professional organizations such as the American Telemedicine Association.

Founded in 1993, the American Telemedicine Association, or ATA, exists to champion the use of advanced telemedicine. Through various initiatives, ATA educates the public and governments on the boons of telemedicine, advocates research in the field, and develops policies. The organization aims to weave telemedicine into healthcare systems and bring about greater affordability and efficacy in the healthcare industry.

One of ATA's foremost goals is to define telemedicine for those unfamiliar with the discipline. Just like file transfers across the Internet take place between parties spread out hundreds or thousands of miles apart, telemedicine refers to transferring medical information using electronic tools. Those tools include email, video, smartphones, and other forms of wireless resources.

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About American Telemedicine Association Accreditation

6/14/2017

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The chief executive officer of Medweb, a medical software and device company, Peter Killcommons, MD, has more than two decades of experience in the industry. The head of the company’s disaster response, radiology, and telemedicine divisions, Dr. Peter “Pete” Killcommons is also a member of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).

A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the affordability, equity, and quality of healthcare across the globe, the American Telemedicine Association is based in Washington, DC. With over 10,000 members, the ATA is open to students, individuals, corporations, and other institutions to help make it the leading association for the multi-billion-dollar telemedicine industry. In addition to member benefits, the organization offers benefits to healthcare providers and regulators with its accreditation program.

Accreditation, which must be renewed every three years, is a sign to consumers and regulators that an organization is dedicated to ensuring best practices regarding laws, regulations, and industry standards are followed. Providers then can differentiate themselves from their competitors while increasing consumer trust and recognition, and regulators can know the organization is committed to accuracy and quality in telemedicine. To receive ATA accreditation, an eligible healthcare provider organization must submit an application with all required supporting documents. The organization is then surveyed by ATA members to determine that all telemedicine policies and procedures meet necessary standards in the areas of demonstration, attestation, documentation, and online resources.

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ATA 2020 Hosted Virtually and Recordings Now Available

ATA18 - Largest Telehealth Conference in the World

Conference Focuses on Telemedicine in Armenia

About Telemedicine and the American Telemedicine Association

About American Telemedicine Association Accreditation

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