The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command,(USAMRMC) through its Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) will once again sponsor
this popular, “open-to-all,” one-day meeting exploring the potential applications of technology and innovation, which could be utilized anywhere to monitor patient health parameters. The theme of this one-day meeting is “Personal Health Monitoring”. Specific topic areas will include monitoring in health care settings, at home and in the field. Presentations of these innovative technology efforts by Army managed investigators and research partners will focus on innovative tools which will enable healthcare providers to remotely provide the best and safest care possible to our military and civilian patient population and thus empowering the patient. A separate, registration fee of $125 is required for this one-day meeting.

For detailed program agenda and registration information, please contact Ms. Lori DeBernardis at 301-619-7927 or via email at debernardis@tatrc.org.

The Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT) serves as a focal point for telehealth activities within the DHHS Health Resources and Services Administration.  OAT promotes the adoption of advanced technologies to provide health care services and education for the underserved.  During the ATA Annual Meeting, current and former grantees of the OAT’s Rural Telemedicine Grant Program will gather to discuss the program and other issues related to telehealth. 

This meeting is intended for current and former OAT grantees only.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) serves 412 counties in parts of 12 states including: AL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA and all of West Virginia.  Potential grantees are invited to attend this discussion of the ARC’s current telemedicine / telehealth program, and learn more about the possibilities of using ARC funds to match other federal grant programs and how to apply for funding.  Registration is not required.

For further information contact Harry L. Roesch, Telecommunication Advisor at 202-884-7774, hroesch@arc.gov

The Continua Health Alliance is comprised of over 135 technology, medical device and health care industry leaders dedicated to making personal telehealth a reality.  Continua is working to establish a system of interoperable personal telehealth solutions that empower people and organizations to better manage health and wellness.  Alliance Members will be hosting a unique personal telehealth provider matchmaking event at the ATA Annual Meeting this year to facilitate development of interoperability trials and there will be several other opportunities to learn more about Continua’s progress.

The Canadian Society for Telehealth (CST) is the professional association promoting the interests of telehealth throughout Canada.  The CST will hold a networking meeting for members and friends to discuss recent developments in Canada.  No pre-registration is required. 

The VHA is hosting a meeting to allow staff from the Veterans Health Administration’s 21 regional Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) and VA Central Office to network. All VHA employees are welcome.  This is a closed, concurrent meeting, not associated with the official, ATA meeting activities scheduled at the Convention Center.

For further information, or to RSVP, VHA employees can go to www.va.gov/occ/news.asp or contact Veta Brooks at 202.461.6757