Inside Digital Health May 21, 2019
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...