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The American Telemedicine Association is the leading resource and advocate promoting access to medical

care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology. ATA seeks to bring

together diverse groups from traditional medicine, academic medical centers, technology and

telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, government and others to overcome barriers

to the advancement of telemedicine through the professional, ethical and equitable improvement in health

care delivery. Established in 1993 as a non-profit organization and headquartered in Washington, DC,

membership in the Association is open to individuals, healthcare institutions, companies and

other organizations with an interest in promoting the deployment of telemedicine throughout the

world.  ATA is governed by a Board of Directors, which is elected by the association's

An informal telehealth committee formed in the summer of 2007 to explore options to better collaborate on

telehealth with the goal to improve care and increase the probability that clinical  telehealth activities would be

On November 15, 2007, a full-day symposium was convened with key stakeholders involved in telehealth 

Hawaii. The intent was not just to share knowledge, but to identify critical needs, explore common interests and

mutual benefits, and lay the foundation for a working community collaborative. By engaging all stakeholders to

create a common vision and agenda, the symposium sought to harness institutional and individual energies that

will be much more powerful together than separate. The event was professionally facilitated to focus discussion

on producing an actionable plan to better organize telehealth in Hawaii through a collaborative effort. This entity

would seek to integrate activities, provide synergy, assist in seeking funding, and address issues related to

policy, legislation, reimbursement, and sustainability through integrating telehealth into business strategies and

clinical practices, telehealth activities would be sustainable.   For more information about the work of the

The ATA Pacific Islands Chapter (PICATA) is an alliance of professionals with an interest in increasing the

effectiveness of telemedicine in the Pacific Islands. The ATA Pacific Islands Chapter allows members to

collaborate with each other, share ideas and experiences, and interface with one another utilizing the existing

networks to enhance healthcare. The Chapter is a point of contact, resource, and advocate for the State of

telemedicine network. To be the "Hub" of telemedicine collaboration and

Interactive Care, LLC

Interactive Care's mission is to deliver web-based collaboration tools to healthcare facilities and providers so

that quality care can be provided to everyone, regardless of their location. We provide solutions that enable

medical professionals to conveniently and securely connect, collaborate, and deliver care. Our goal is to assist

in improving the delivery and availability of quality healthcare, education, and training to patients everywhere.

The Interactive Care Solution enables healthcare professionals to be more productive and more accessible. 

The Older Americans Act mandates that the MCOA take the lead role in aging issues on behalf of the older

persons in Maui County. As the designated lead agency at the local level, MCOA shall promote and protect the

The Maui County Office of Aging (MCOA) staff conducts outreach to the elderly to identify and assess needs

The MCOA annually updates a four-year area plan to reflect the priority needs of the County's older adults and

their caregivers. Based on the area plan, the MCOA contracts with organizations serving the elderly to provide

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