The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), established in 1993 as a non-profit organization, ATA goal is to promote access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology (alternatively referred to as telemedicine, telehealth or eHealth). Membership in ATA is open to individuals, companies and other healthcare and technology organizations. The Association implements these objectives by: In accordance with the mission of the organization, ATA provides a broad range of services for its members and the industry as a whole.