Ron Emerson (News - Alert), global director of healthcare at Polycom, received the Fifth Annual American Telemedicine Association Industry Council Award at the 15th Annual ATA Meeting & Exposition which took place in San Antonio.
The ATA Industry Council Award is given yearly to an individual or a company in credit of the prominent leadership in the advancement of telemedicine.
ATA selected Emerson for his leadership and championship at local, national and international level in encouraging and advocating for telemedicine/telehealth and e-health.
This award is sponsored by Vesalius Ventures, which is a venture capital vehicle purely dedicated to financing the development of new technologies to advance the world of telemedicine, according to ATA officials.
Ron Emerson is a long-time champion of telemedicine. He also served as the Chair of the American Telemedicine Association (News - Alert) Industry Advisory Council from 2007-2008. Emerson has about 20 years of experience in this industry.
Emerson is distinguished as an expert in telemedicine. He has developed a variety of advanced video-based clinical, medical education and social service applications and consulted on telehealth deployments worldwide. He also worked in the biomedical field and in nursing; there he practiced in the Acute Cardio Pulmonary, Emergency Room and ICU environments.
“The healthcare industry is a key focus for Polycom (News - Alert), and Ron has played an instrumental role in developing our telemedicine strategy,” Andy Miller, Polycom president and CEO said. “We're honored to have Ron on our team and delighted that the ATA is recognizing Ron's tireless commitment to telemedicine and dedication to delivering truly connected healthcare solutions.”
The American Telemedicine Association promotes access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology. It is established in 1993 as a non-profit organization and has its headquarters in Washington. This association is open to individuals, companies and other organizations with an interest in encouraging the deployment of telemedicine throughout the world.
Polycom, which offers telepresence, video, and voice solution, also announced it has made an in-kind telemedicine solution donation to the National Intrepid Center of Excellence or “NICoE,” a TMCnet report said.
The equipment, valued at approximately $500,000, will give military medical professionals a powerful new tool for promoting the resilience, recovery and reintegration of warriors suffering from psychological health issues and traumatic brain injuries, company officials said.
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