The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), has announced the winners of this year’s annual awards that recognize exemplary achievements and individuals in the telehealth field.
The ATA President’s Award for Innovation in Remote Healthcare recognizes organizations that are making remarkable advances in telehealth, leading to innovative health applications and social services support at the individual or community level or removing barriers to implementation and adoption. This year’s winner is EYEmergencyMD Inc., which provides acute ophthalmology care via web, phone or mobile app.
The ATA President’s Award for the Transformation of Healthcare Delivery recognizes the leadership of an organization that incorporates virtual healthcare services as part of an initiative resulting in improved healthcare quality and value for a large population of patients. This year’s winner is South Carolina Telehealth Alliance (SCTA), a statewide collaboration of organizations that have joined forces to expand telehealth services across the state, giving all South Carolina residents access to quality healthcare, while effectively managing the cost of providing care.
The ATA Champion Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to ATA’s strategy to advocate for public policy changes that open payment support and provide regulatory relief. This year’s winner is Nathaniel M. Lacktman, J.D., partner and healthcare lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP, and chair of the firm’s national Telemedicine & Digital Health Industry Team.
The ATA Woman of the Year Award recognizes a woman who exemplifies exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial qualities, who leads with strong business acuity and is lauded for her ability to recognize and empower future female leaders. This year’s winner is Jacqueline Nwando Olayiwola, M.D., M.P.H., an associate clinical professor in the University of California, San Francisco Department of Family and Community Medicine as well as family physician and the chief clinical transformation officer for RubiconMD, a provider of electronic consultations between primary care and specialty care providers.
“The winners of this year’s awards are doing amazing work and it’s wonderful to see the innovation and transformation that is happening in the telehealth field” said Laurie Poole, vice president, clinical innovation at the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) and chair of the ATA Awards Committee, in a statement.
The awards will be presented at the ATA19 annual conference and Expo taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on April 14-16, 2019.
