The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center

What The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center does

The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center (TTAC) is a federally-funded, vendor-neutral resource center that produces evaluation frameworks, toolkits, and educational content to help healthcare organizations select and implement telehealth technology. Established in 2010 and operated by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in Anchorage, Alaska, TTAC is funded by grant U6743495 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT) within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), DHHS, and operates as a member of the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC).

TTAC's product surface consists of freely distributed toolkits and resources covering electronic stethoscopes, video platforms, mobile health devices, remote patient monitoring, wearable medical devices, direct-to-consumer telehealth peripherals, exam cameras, video otoscopes, tympanometers, and home telehealth deployments, plus supporting artifacts such as Technology Snapshots, Innovation Watch deep dives, and a Virtual Telehealth Technology Showcase video series. The underlying technology is content and methodology rather than software: TTAC develops systematic assessment frameworks, product cut sheets, comparative analysis templates, and biennial national telehealth technology surveys, drawing on hands-on device testing. Jordan Berg serves as Principal Investigator for the Crystal Ball Project within the NCTRC.

TTAC's business model is a non-commercial, grant-funded resource-distribution model. All toolkits, technical assistance, and educational resources are provided at no charge, with reach extended through the TTAC website, the NCTRC network, HRSA program channels, and conference presence (including HIMSS). End users are predominantly rural health providers, tribal health organizations, correctional health systems, regional Telehealth Resource Centers, and Health IT/clinical informatics teams. TTAC is not a venture-backed or publicly traded entity and has no disclosed paying customer relationships.

Name

The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center

Legal name

The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center

Website

https://telehealthtechnology.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TTAC is a federally-funded, vendor-neutral telehealth technology assessment center operated by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium under HRSA grant U6743495, producing free evaluation toolkits and resources for rural, tribal, and correctional healthcare providers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telehealth Technology Assessment Resources

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) & Digital Rehabilitation Platforms (HLALABAK)

Keywords

• Telehealth technology assessment
• Telehealth resource center
• Technology evaluation toolkits
• Remote care device selection
• Telehealth implementation guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding: TTAC is funded through grant number U6743495 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), DHHS. The organization operates as a publicly-funded resource center and provides all services, toolkits, and resources free of charge to the telehealth community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TTAC is a federally-funded national resource center that creates informed consumers of telehealth technology by providing free technology assessment toolkits, evaluation frameworks, product cut sheets, and expert technical assistance for the selection and implementation of telehealth platforms and peripherals. It does not sell its own software or hardware; instead it delivers vendor-neutral, evidence-based guidance on video platforms, electronic stethoscopes, mobile health, home telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and direct-to-consumer telehealth peripherals.

Product overview

The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center (TTAC) is a resource center (not a commercial product company) that provides toolkits, assessments, and educational resources for telehealth technology. Their portfolio includes multiple specialized toolkits covering electronic stethoscopes, video platforms, mHealth, home telehealth, direct-to-consumer telehealth, mobile blood pressure monitoring, exam cameras, and technology assessment processes. These resources include technology overviews, deployment guides, testing frameworks, product evaluations, and implementation guidance. TTAC also provides Innovation Watch deep dives, Technology Snapshots, and Technology Showcases featuring assessed devices. Core offerings include the Electronic Stethoscope Toolkit, Clinician's Guide to Video Platforms, and various mHealth-related resources. The center is funded by grant U6743495 from the Office for Advancement of Telehealth, HRSA, DHHS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TTAC: Pronounced 'tea-tac', TTAC is the official acronym for The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center, used as the organization's commercial name and brand identifier.

Products and services

• Clinician's Guide to Video Platforms A comprehensive technical resource designed to help healthcare organizations evaluate, implement, and support video technology for telehealth. Covers platform capabilities, security, accessibility, AI in video platforms, and implementation guidance.
• Electronic Stethoscope Toolkit Comprehensive guidance on electronic stethoscope technology including device selection, transmission methods (asynchronous store-and-forward and synchronous real-time), software integration, deployment, and support.
• mHealth Toolkit Resources covering mobile health technology including technology overview, deployment and support, standards, hardware and software product information, and device testing processes.
• Home Telehealth Toolkit Guidance for home-based telehealth implementations covering overview, deployment, support, standards, and resources for remote patient care.
• Direct to Consumer (DTC) Toolkit Resources for direct-to-consumer telehealth models including patient-used peripheral devices for capturing physical exam data for synchronous or asynchronous sharing with providers.
• Mobile Blood Pressure Toolkit Assessment process and resources for mobile blood pressure monitoring devices including evaluation plans, product comparison tables, and assessment results.
• mHealth App Selection Toolkit Guidance for selecting mobile health applications including technology overview, deployment support, standards, hardware/software information, and tested device evaluations.
• Patient Exam Cameras Toolkit Resources for USB exam cameras used in telehealth to provide remote providers with closer views of patients.
• Video Otoscopes Toolkit Resources for video otoscope technology used in telehealth examinations.
• Tympanometers Toolkit Resources for tympanometer technology in telehealth.
• Technology Assessment 101 Toolkit Fundamental guidance on technology assessment processes including needs assessment, testing, and device selection.
• Virtual Telehealth Technology Showcase Video Series Video series covering telehealth technology showcases including Remote Patient Monitoring, EMS telehealth, and school-based video toolkit.
• Technical Assistance Services Expert consultation services for organizations seeking guidance on telehealth technology selection and implementation, delivered through the 'Engage with our experts' / Request Technical Assistance system.

Quantifiable outcome

• TTAC provides technology assessment resources to support informed telehealth technology selection, helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in and select platforms that align with clinical and operational priorities.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTTAC operates as part of the NCTRC, a consortium of regional Telehealth Resource Centers. The collaboration enables TTAC to leverage the NCTRC network for resource distribution and ensures coordination with other TRCs on shared telehealth technology priorities.
• Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTTAC maintains a connection to the Center for Connected Health Policy through the Quick Links section of its website, supporting coordination on telehealth policy and technology resources.
• Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTTAC is operated by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, which holds the copyright (2010-2026) for the National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center. ANTHC provides the organizational infrastructure and operational support for TTAC's activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP): CCHP is a federally-supported nonprofit that provides telehealth policy analysis, tracking state and federal policies. It is explicitly referenced by TTAC as a partner and is one of only two designated national telehealth resource centers alongside TTAC, making it a direct peer in mission, funding model, and audience.
• Great Plains Telehealth Resource & Assistance Center: Regional TRC serving Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Nebraska within the NCTRC network. Same federally-funded resource-center model, same audience of rural and underserved providers, and direct coordination partner with TTAC on technology assessment.
• Southwest Telehealth Resource Center: Regional TRC covering Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, also part of NCTRC. Operates the same HRSA-funded resource center model as TTAC, offering telehealth technology guidance and technical assistance to providers in its footprint.
• American Telemedicine Association (ATA): ATA is the principal membership and advocacy organization for telehealth, providing education, research, and policy leadership to providers, vendors, and policymakers. Comparable to TTAC in serving as a knowledge and convening hub for the telehealth ecosystem, though ATA is broader and membership-funded rather than grant-funded.
• Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC): Regional TRC serving the New England and Mid-Atlantic states under the NCTRC consortium. Same federally-funded model, same telehealth technology guidance mission, and direct coordination partner with TTAC for national resource distribution.
• California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC): California's regional TRC under the NCTRC umbrella, providing telehealth program development, technology guidance, and clinical resources. Same grant-funded operating model as TTAC; comparable audience of providers, clinics, and safety-net organizations.
• Southeast Telehealth Resource Center: Regional TRC covering Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida within NCTRC. Operates the same HRSA-funded resource-center model focused on rural and underserved telehealth adoption, providing technology and program guidance comparable to TTAC's mandate.
• Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC): Regional TRC covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and Utah — notably overlapping with TTAC's Alaska parent. Operates the same HRSA-funded technical assistance model and shares resources with TTAC under the NCTRC consortium.
• Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center: One of the regional TRCs in TTAC's own NCTRC consortium. Provides telehealth technical assistance and resources to providers in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio — directly comparable model (HRSA-funded, free technical assistance, focus on rural/underserved), differing only by regional scope.

Broad incumbents

• KLAS Research: KLAS is the leading private healthcare IT research firm producing vendor performance ratings and buyer-side assessments across telehealth, EHR, and digital health. Comparable to TTAC in producing vendor-evaluative research for healthcare buyers, but KLAS operates commercially across the entire HIT stack, whereas TTAC is grant-funded and telehealth-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/TelehealthTechnology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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