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GlobalMedia to have strong presence at 2009 American Telemedicine Association Convention April 26-28 in Las Vegas

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 28, 2009) — The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) today announced that GlobalMedia founder and Managing Director Joel E. Barthelemy has been selected to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Executive Roundtable Track at the 14th Annual ATA Annual Meeting and Exposition April 27 in Las Vegas.

The discussion will focus on the results of a recent survey conducted by the ATA and the Business and Finance SIG and Industry Council to identify and document return on investment data for telemedicine. The study will be used in developing model business cases for integrating telemedicine services within clinical settings. 

Barthelemy has dedicated much of his career to improving the quality of worldwide healthcare by developing innovative tools and technology that set the standard for excellence in telemedicine and life sciences. He founded GlobalMedia in 2002 and continues to design, develop and deliver proven solutions to highly respected institutions including; Stanford, Harvard, and Columbia Schools of Medicine, Barrow Neurological Institute, HCA Healthcare and many others. GlobalMedia has also provided tens of thousands of cameras and audio devices to the world’s leading global conferencing companies.

As always, GlobalMedia will have a strong presence at the ATA gathering. Attendees may get a glimpse of some of the products that will redefine how telemedicine is practiced by visiting GlobalMedia at either booth 401 or 1301 any day during the event, which runs April 26-28 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino.

About GlobalMedia
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GlobalMedia manufactures and sells telemedicine solutions that provide superior image quality, unmatched versatility and unsurpassed simplicity for the healthcare industry. GlobalMedia's camera, image management, store-and-forward, videoconferencing and video streaming technologies enable leading pathologists, dermatologists, pediatricians, neurologists, surgeons and other caregivers to be more effective in providing patient care, and more productive and efficient in managing patient information. Products include TotalExam™ camera, the most versatile and easy to use exam camera on the market; and CapSure® store-and-forward imaging and image management software, which provides automated workflow capabilities for seamless integration into video conferencing systems. For more information visit the company website at www.GlobalMedia.com or call (480) 922-0044.

About ATA
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.