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Americans Value E-health Services

A majority of Americans say online tools helped them improve management of their health care, but most physicians have been slow to adopt electronic health services, according to new research.

One in three Americans say the Internet has changed the way they manage and maintain their health, and nearly 25% of Americans feel they are a healthier person today because of the Internet, a study from Illuminas finds. Sixty-two percent have used online health tools, while 56% reported an improvement in health management because of the Internet. When asked what sources they were likely to get their health information from, 62% of patients said their physician, 44% cited medical Web sites and 32% said online research.

However, 62% of Americans said their doctor has not offered any online tools, such as emails to patients, scheduling appointments online or a Web site with the doctor’s credentials. Only 27% of Americans say their physician has fully embraced the Internet to deliver health information and services.

Benefit News - March 6, 2007

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