ATA and DTA Unite: Shaping the Future of Telehealth and Digital Health
Acquisition and Priorities
On March 31, the American Telemedicine Association’s ATA Action announced its acquisition of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance. This significant development brings together two prominent organizations, representing a powerful force in shaping the future of telehealth and digital health. To explore the implications of this merger, two ATA executives joined this week’s HIMSSCast to discuss their priorities moving forward as one organization.
Kyle Zebley, Executive Director of ATA Action and Senior Vice President, Public Policy, at the ATA, and Andy Molnar, Head of Digital Health at ATA Action and Senior Vice President of Industry Affairs at the ATA, shared their insights on the following topics:
Ensuring Permanence of Pandemic-Era Telehealth Flexibilities
Ensuring the permanence of pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities remains a top priority for ATA. This is particularly true for Medicare, where ATA is advocating to eliminate outdated geographic restrictions, maintain provider eligibility expansions, and secure long-term access to virtual care.
Launch of the ATA Action Advancing Digital Health Coalition
The acquisition marks the launch of the ATA Action Advancing Digital Health Coalition, which will build upon the work of the DTA. This coalition will ensure continued advocacy for innovative technologies that transform patient care.
Advancing Policy Frameworks
ATA is committed to advancing state and federal policy frameworks to establish telehealth and digital therapeutics as essential components of the U.S. healthcare system.
Continuing Momentum for Digital Therapeutics
The acquisition is expected to continue the momentum for digital therapeutics, with a focus on ensuring their adoption and integration into mainstream healthcare.
Conclusion
The acquisition of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance by ATA Action represents a significant milestone in the evolution of telehealth and digital health. By combining their expertise and resources, the two organizations are well-positioned to shape the future of healthcare and ensure that patients have access to innovative, high-quality care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the primary goals of the ATA Action Advancing Digital Health Coalition?
A: The coalition aims to ensure continued advocacy for innovative technologies that transform patient care and to advance state and federal policy frameworks to establish telehealth and digital therapeutics as essential components of the U.S. healthcare system.
Q: What are the implications of the acquisition on Medicare telehealth flexibilities?
A: ATA is advocating to eliminate outdated geographic restrictions, maintain provider eligibility expansions, and secure long-term access to virtual care for Medicare patients.
Q: How will the coalition ensure the adoption and integration of digital therapeutics into mainstream healthcare?
A: The coalition will continue to advocate for innovative technologies and work with stakeholders to ensure the adoption and integration of digital therapeutics into healthcare systems.
