Whilst 78% of Americans say they are interested in using virtual healthcare, only 21% have actually used a digital health service, according to a recent survey conducted by professional services firm Accenture. The survey, which was commissioned by the healthcare technology company and released on Monday, found that while many people would like to use an online service for their health, most don't know how or where to start. Some 44% of the survey's 1,501 respondents said that they would try virtual healthcare products and services if their physicians recommended them.
Whilst 78% of Americans say they are interested in using virtual healthcare, only 21% have actually used a digital health service, according to a recent survey conducted by professional services firm Accenture. The study used a broad definition of virtual healthcare, which encompassed areas such as biometric tracking, telemedicine and health management apps. Some 44% of the survey's 1,501 respondents said that they would try virtual healthcare products and services if their physicians recommended them.