ATA takes a national stance on how states treat consumer health data

Following conversations in Washington and state capitals, the American Telemedicine Association published its new Health Data Privacy Principles this week. 

They're meant to address concerns about state privacy laws governing consumer health data, according to ATA, which is urging policymakers to ensure conditions that stimulate innovation and advance patient access to virtual care.

WHY IT MATTERS

The ATA's chief concern in publishing the data privacy principles is helping ensure that patient rights are consistent nationally without worry that states might …