Medical Economics March 31, 2020
COVID-19 is already significantly changing how patients approach healthcare, and the ramifications of these changes could last long after the pandemic is over. That’s according to a recent survey of 500 U.S. consumers by healthcare consultancy Sage Growth Partners and Black Book Market Research.
One of the biggest findings? Concerns about the safety of healthcare settings is driving more interest in telemedicine, such as virtual visits and remote health monitoring. In fact, 59 percent of survey respondents said they are more likely to use telehealth services now than in the past, and 36 percent would...