ABOUT
MISSION
To advocate for and support the advancement of healthcare by the use of telehealth for the benefit of all Montanans.
VISION
To be recognized and utilized as a primary resource for the innovation, advocacy, access, and awareness of telemedicine in the state of Montana.
HISTORY
1990s
The Beginning
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Group formed from OAT funding (developing telemedicine networks in Billings and Great Falls), Vision Net, and DPHHS. Originally called the “Montana Healthcare Telecommunications Association”
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Collaboration with MMA and MT Legislature to develop Telemedicine licensure for state
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Original payment parity with MT Medicaid, setting stage for other payers
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First, “if not very first” statewide Telehealth Alliance in the U.S.
2010s
Coverage Parity
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SB 270 in 2013: Coverage parity in state of MT for telehealth reimbursement
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MTA By-Laws
2000s
Growing Membership
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Membership grew, more statewide participants “dabbling” in telehealth, making MTA an “advocacy group of competitors”
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NRTRC was developed & funded
2020s
MTA 2.0
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Website Launched
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COVID-19 brings telehealth to the forefront of healthcare