According to a recent survey, here are the percentages of consumers and doctors who believe that virtual doctor visits provide the benefits listed below:

• lower costs (58% of consumers vs. 62% of doctors)
• convenience (52% of consumers vs. 80% of doctors
• timely access to care (42% of consumers vs. 49% of doctors)

Source: "Consumers’ Use of Health Apps and Wearables Doubled in Past Two Years, Accenture Survey Finds," Accenture Press Release, March 3, 2016, https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/consumers-use-of-health-apps-and-wearables-doubled-in-past-two-years-accenture-survey-finds.htm