We are thrilled to announce that our chair, Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA, has been appointed to the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Leadership Council. Dr. Mahajan, a distinguished leader in anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, and healthcare innovation, will join other top health system executives in this new initiative.
The ATA Leadership Council, which is set to convene biannually, aims to advance virtual care by fostering collaboration and innovation among leading healthcare organizations. Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the ATA, highlighted to Becker’s Health IT that the new leadership council unites executive leaders from top organizations to drive healthcare transformation by leveraging their expertise and perspectives to enhance the delivery of care.
Dr. Mahajan’s extensive background and expertise make him a valuable addition to the council. At the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, Dr. Mahajan serves as the Peter and Eva Safar Professor and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. He is also the Senior Vice President of Health Innovation at UPMC Enterprises and the Executive Director of UPMC Perioperative and Surgical Services. In addition to other appointments, Dr. Mahajan is a successful entrepreneur, with several medical technology startups to his credit.
Upon his appointment, Dr. Mahajan expressed his enthusiasm: “I am honored to join the ATA Leadership Council and collaborate with such a distinguished group of healthcare leaders. Telemedicine and digital health have shown the potential to transform patient care, making it more accessible and efficient. I look forward to contributing to the advancement of virtual care and helping shape its future.”
Dr. Mahajan’s appointment to the ATA Leadership Council underscores our department's commitment to pioneering advancements in healthcare delivery. We are confident that his contributions will significantly impact the future of telemedicine, driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.