Telemedecine guide

, IT and Healthcare.

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)
Grant and loan program to encourage, improve, and make affordable the use of telecommunications, computer networks and related technology for rural communities to improve access to educational and/or medical services.
 
National Library of Medicine (NLM) National Telemedicine Initiative
Funding source for telemedicine projects, plus information about funded projects, other sources of funding and Internet resources.
 
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Forum
International non-profit organization formed with the objective of accelerating the use of ATM products and services through a rapid convergence of interoperability specifications; promotes industry cooperation and awareness.
 
TelehealthNet
Directory of telehealth and e-health information for organizations, associations, professionals and vendors.
 
Mayo Clinic Telehealthcare Center
Implemented to facilitate telemedicine projects within Mayo Foundation and with Mayo-affiliated healthcare providers.
 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce; the Executive Branch's principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and information technology issues.
 
Telemedicine Today Magazine
Journal provides information on telemedicine, tele-health, licensure, reimbursement, teleradiology and other telemedicine issues.
 
Canadian Society of Telehealth
Nonprofit health association devoted to telehealth. Provides news, funding opportunities and member services.
 
Kensal Corp.
Provider of research and development in telemedicine, with an emphasis on telepathology. Services are provided to the medical and defense industries.
 
Health Care and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Information regarding telemedicine, telehealth, digital television (TV) and medical telemetry device issues and projects.
 
European Health Telematics Observatory (EHTO)
Aims to collect and to disseminate information on all relevant issues relating to health telematics, including European standards, regulatory and ethical issues. Offers a space for interactive news and online virtual electronic demonstrations.
 
World Medical TeleMedicine
Extensive directory of general and technology-oriented websites concerning telemedicine.
 
Telemedicine Research Center Home Page
Nonprofit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Mission is to promote telemedicine research, manage and disseminate information about telemedicine related issues.
 
Federal Telemedicine Update
Information on federally funded telemedicine projects, whether or not patient care is involved, and other telemedicine resources.
 
Telemedicine Information Exchange (TIE)
National Library of Medicine-funded web site which offers comprehensive information on telemedicine and telehealth.
 
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