AXIOS September 10, 2019
Drew Altman, Kaiser Family Foundation
Tech companies trying to disrupt the health care system still have a long way to go.
Why it matters: Splashy health tech announcements are everywhere, but many are more hype than reality, according to a poll conducted for this column.
By the numbers: 70% of the people we surveyed say they’ve used the internet to research symptoms or learn more about health conditions. And 51% use apps or other tech tools to track their sleep, fitness or diet.
- But as people’s needs shift from personal information-gathering into the formal health care system, their tech usage begins to fall.
- Only 44% have accessed their medical records online, and fewer than 25% have used the internet to...
Topics: Digital Health,
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