Telepractice Organizations and Other Websites

Websites

American Telemedicine Association
The website of the American Telemedicine Association contains many useful links to search engines, publications, training information, government issues and activities, academic programs, and international applications.

Center for Telemedicine Law
The website for the Center for Telemedicine Law provides public policy expertise on telehealth and other technologies.

Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
The website of the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Contains information on grants, publications, links, and reports.

VHA Office of Telehealth Services
The website of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Related Sites

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report on Telemedicine for the Medicare Population

CMS Program Memorandum [PDF]
From May 1, 2001, this memorandum contains policy and billing instructions for expanded payment per the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA).