Inside Digital Health May 21, 2019
Samara Rosenfeld

Although 83% of consumers are not using telehealth, almost 72% would like to be able to request a virtual visit rather than going for a traditional office visit, according to the findings of a survey conducted by researchers at Vivify Health.

The inquiry found that only 17% of consumers have access to virtual care services. But almost 71% of the respondents indicated that being able to request a virtual visit would improve their opinion and loyalty towards their provider’s office. And 68% believe that allowing physicians to manage their care virtually will help improve their health conditions.

“Scheduling a virtual visit is great for extending the reach of episodic care,” said Eric Rock, CEO of Vivify Health. “But what consumers...

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Topics: Health System / Hospital, Market Research, Patient / Consumer, Physician, Primary care, Provider, Technology, Telehealth, Trends
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