1 in 5 Have Received Virtual Health Care

Accenture recently released a survey on consumer interest in telemedicine. Here are some key findings from the report:

•	78% of consumers surveyed were interested in receiving care virtually.
•	1 in 5 survey respondents have ever received virtual health care.
•	77% would like to track indicators like blood pressure with technology.
•	3 in 4 respondents wanted to use telemedicine for follow-up appointments.
•	44% would be more likely to try virtual care if their physician recommended it.
•	When asked why they turn to virtual care, 37% attributed it to convenience.

Source: Accenture, February 9, 2017