And even though 39 percent of respondents had serious privacy concerns about apps or mobile platforms that collect and store their health information, for many, the benefits may outweigh the risks.
“With the proliferation of connected devices and trackers, patients are amassing personal health data like never before, and healthcare providers are under pressure to start incorporating that data into patient care,” said Decision Resources Group Digital Analyst Rory Stanton. “While data security remains a concern for patients, they are willing to share data if it moves the needle on improving their health.”
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