telemedicine resources

American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
http://www.atmeda.org/
This site is a leading resource and advocate site promoting access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology.

Arizona Telemedicine Program
 www.telemedicine.arizona.edu
The Arizona Telemedicine Program is a large, multidisciplinary, university-based program that provides telemedicine services, distance learning, informatics training, and telemedicine technology assessment capabilities to communities throughout Arizona.

Association of Telehealth Service Providers (ATSP)
 www.atsp.org
ATSP is an international, membership-based organization dedicated to improving health care through growth of the telehealth industry. Check out this site for industry and government news, members, conferences, and business resources.


Telemedicine Information Exchange (TIE)
 http://tie.telemed.org/
This website is a great resource for information about telemedicine and telemedicine-related activities.

Universal Service
http://rhc.universalservice.org/ 
Explains the program and the procedure for obtaining reduced rates for rural Health Care Providers on telecommunications services related to the use of telemedicine and telehealth.

University of Arizona CME Calendar
http://calendar.aztel.arizona.edu/cme 
Includes information (dates, topics, presenters) regarding the Psychiatric Grand Rounds broadcasts, which generally run September through May.

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video equipment

Polycom
http://polycom.com/home/

Polycom Users Group
http://www.pug.com/

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grant opportunities

USDA Rural Development Telecommunications Program
http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/index.htm

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
http://www.rwjf.org/index.jsp

FedGrants - Federal Funding Opportunities
http://www.fedgrants.gov/

US Dept. of Health and Human Services HRSA Telehealth
http://www.hrsa.gov/telehealth/

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telemedicine tips

ABC's of Videconference Rooms
Architecture Week gives recommendations for creating an optimal videoconference room.