American Telemedicine Association Launches New Alliance

On Dec. 12, the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced the launch of its new ATA Center of Digital Excellence (CODE). CODE is an alliance with health systems aiming to advance “the integration of digital care pathways to support patients throughout their healthcare journeys.”

A press release on the alliance said, “By convening health systems and digital health leaders, CODE will drive the development and implementation of best practices that prioritize patient-centered care, equitable access, and improved clinical and operational outcomes.”

The release added that “…CODE is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge digital tools, technologies, and services to enhance workflows, better engage more patients, and improve healthcare accessibility. Founding members include Intermountain Health, Mayo Clinic, MedStar Health, Ochsner Health, OSF HealthCare, Sanford Health, Stanford Health Care, UPMC, and West Virginia University Medicine Children’s Hospital — all recognized leaders in digital care delivery innovation.”

Organizations that are members will share insights and strategies by contributing to published workflows, success stories, and benchmarks that outline best practices and maturity models in digital care delivery.

“Elissa Baker, BSN, RN, an established advocate for digital health transformation, has joined the ATA as Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy and Clinical Innovation, to spearhead CODE’s launch and ongoing engagement efforts,” the release stated. “She will work directly with CODE members to set strategies that will position the center as a vital catalyst in reshaping the digital care delivery landscape.”

The release noted that as CODE grows, ATA looks forward to welcoming more qualifying health systems, clinical leaders, and solutions providers into the alliance.