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AMA Digital Health ResearchPhysicians’ motivations and requirements for adopting digital healthAdoption and attitudinal shifts from 2016 to 2019February 20201
Background and Objectives In July 2016 The American Medical Association conducted a comprehensive study ofphysician’s motivations and requirements for the adoption of digital clinical tools. The AMA repeated the study to determine the degree to which adoption has occurred in thepast 3 years and identify attitudinal shifts among physicians towards their use and adoption. The goals for this research were to update the 2016 study to determine:21.Any change in overall interest in digital health tools and the degree to which physicians believe they will help orhinder their patient care2.Current familiarity with 7 specific digital health tools and physician enthusiasm, belief in the relevance to theirpractice, timeline for incorporating or current use3.For each tool, the motivators and level of disruption caused or foreseen4.The ideal level of involvement physicians would like to have in adoption decisions5.An understanding of enthusiasm, current usage and requirements for emerging technologies 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Methodology This survey was designed to replicate the 2016 survey exactly, to have a statistically valid and reliablecomparative sample. The same physician panel was used as in 2016, provided by WebMD. The 2019 survey was slightly longer at 18 rather than the original 15 minutes, but new questions wereadded at the back of the survey to not interfere with the flow of the original questionnaire. The basic 2016 survey was followed exactly in wording and question order, with only a few variations, toremove some small questions that were no longer relevant. The sample used careful quotas to ensure a similar sample composition as in 2016.3TotalPCPsSpecialistsSolo PracticeGroup 155829375 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Survey InstrumentDigital healthcare: Digital health encompasses a broad scope of tools that engage patients for clinical purposes; collect, organize, interpret and useclinical data; and manage outcomes and other measures of care quality. This includes, but is not limited to, digital solutions involving telemedicineand telehealth, mobile health (mHealth), wearables (Fitbit), remote monitoring, apps and others.7SpecificToolsRemote monitoring forefficiencyRemote monitoring andmanagement forimproved careClinical decision supportTele-visits/virtual visitsPoint of care/Workflow enhancementConsumer access toclinical dataQuestionsOverall Involvement in Digital Health Impact of ability to provide careOverall motivators/attractantsOverall functional requirementsSpecific digital tools 4FamiliarityCurrent useRelevance for practiceEnthusiasmTimeline for incorporating into practiceIdeal level of involvement in DigitalHealth in general 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.Individual tool deep dives(Ask for up to two relevant solutions, notcurrently being used) Overall motivators/attractants towardssolution Rank of top 3 motivators/attractants Overall functional requirements ofsolution adoption Rank of top 3 functional requirements Level of disruption caused by solution Ideal level of involvement with decisionto incorporate solutionsPatient engagementWebMD recruited a sample of 1,300 practicingUS physiciansRequirements for participation: Age 28-65 Practicing physicians including thosefocused on research, academia or publichealth Full-owner, part-owner or employee of apractice (not an independent contractor) Provide a minimum of 20 hours of directpatient care each week
Key definitions in the study5 Digital health encompasses a broad scope of tools that engage patients for clinical purposes; collect, organize, interpretand use clinical data; and manage outcomes and other measures of care quality. This includes, but is not limited to,digital solutions involving telemedicine and telehealth, mobile health (mHealth), wearables (e.g., Fitbit), remotemonitoring, apps, and others. Seven specific tools:Remote monitoring forefficiencySmart versions of common clinical devices such as thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and scales that automatically recordreadings in the patient record so you do not have to type itRemote monitoring andmanagement for improvedcareApps and devices for use by chronic disease patients for daily measurement of vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, bloodglucose, etc. Readings are visible to patients and transmitted to the physician's office. Alerts are generated as appropriate formissing or out of range readingsClinical decision supportModules used in conjunction with the EHR or apps that integrate with the EHR that highlight potentially significant changes inpatient data (e.g., gain or loss of weight, change in blood chemistry)Patient engagementSolutions to promote patient wellness and active participation in their care for chronic diseases (e.g., adherence to treatmentregimens)Tele-visits/virtual visitsAn audio/video connection used to see patients remotely (i.e., simple acute illness, adjusting therapy, etc.)Point of care/workflow enhancementCommunication and sharing of electronic clinical data to consult with specialists, make referrals and/or transitions of careConsumer access to clinicaldataSecure access allowing patients to view clinical information such as routine lab results, receive appointment reminders andtreatment prompts, and to ask for prescription refills, appointments and to speak with their physician 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Summary: Changes from 20161 Growth in those that see an advantage is among PCPs.Those that see no advantage are trending downwards andare concentrated in the age 50 segment.3 6There has been an increase in thenumber of physicians that see adefinite advantage in digital tools2 Adoption of remote care tools such astele-visits and remote monitoring hadthe most movementProviding remote care to patients has increased significantlyas a driver of adoption of digital tools.Use of these tools is still at roughly one quarter of physicians,but this is nearly doubled from 2016.Likelihood of adoption has increased significantly. 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.Use of all seven tools has increased.Increased efficiency and patient safety are key drivers.Tools need to be covered by standard malpractice insuranceand data privacy concerns have increased.4 Adoption of digital tools has grownsignificantly among all physiciansregardless of gender, specialty or age.Awareness of most of the emergingtechnologies such as artificial oraugmented intelligence is fairly high.Current adoption of these technologies is however very low.Intentions to adopt these emerging technologies is quite highand aggressive timelines are planned.
Physicians’ motivations and requirements for adoptingdigital healthShifts from 2016 to 20197 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Advantage of digital health solutions to your ability to care for your patientsThere has been a small but significant increase in the advantage that physiciansfeel digital health solutions bring to their ability to care for their patients 31The most notable increases are among PCPs with specialists moving slightly.Those that see no advantage are trending downwards and are concentrated in the age 50 14440Definite Advantage54Some Advantage51131132Total Physicians2016 2019No Advantage CPs2016 2019153Specialists2016 2019SpecialtyQ16. Considering the overall impact, how much of an advantage do digital health solutions give to your ability to care for your patients?.Base: Total Physicians (n 1300), PCPs (n 650), Specialists (n 650), Age 40 (n 289), Age 41-50 (n 449), Age 51 (n 562), Solo Practice (n 196), Group Practice (n 879),Other Practice (n 225), AMA Member (n 359), Non-Member (n 941) *Statistically significantly difference at 95% confidence interval8 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. 402016 2019524611211341-502016 2019Physician Age51 2016 2019
Use of Digital Health Tools in PracticeUse of digital health tools has risen significantlyTele-visits have seen the greatest growth, doubling in use since 2016.% Currently Using53423728282214Tele-visits /virtual visits1216RemoteRemote monit. & Clinical decisionmonitoring for mgt for improvedsupportefficiencycare 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.4733262016201913Q20. Which, if any, of these do you currently incorporate into your practice? Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)958PatientengagementPoint ofcare/workflowenhancementConsumer accessto clinical data
Use of Digital Health Tools in PracticeThe average number of digital tools used has increasedOlder physicians and those less enthusiastic about technology (there is a lot of overlap) are catching up in their use.Average number of digital tools currently 92.72.42.3 2.32.22.01.61.51.8 1.81.210.50Total28-4041-5051-65MalePhysician AgeQ20. Which, if any, of these do you currently incorporate into your practice? Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)10 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.FemaleGender2016 1011 to 2021 Years in practice2019Skeptical Neutral EagerTech enthusiasm
Use of Digital Health Tools in PracticeUse by solo practice physicians and partial owners has also increasedThese had been lagging behind other physicians in 2016 and are now closer to the average.Average Number of Tools Physicians 22.62.62.3 pl.FullPartOwnership11 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.28 9-274-8Practice size1-3Medschool/Fac.Multispec.Hosp. Singlespec.Practice settingSoloPCP SpecialistPractice type
While all digital health tools have seen increases in adoption since 2016, remotecare tools have seen the biggest moves forwardTele-visits/virtual visits and remote monitoring for improved patient care have seen a significant increase in use.53% Currently Using423728282214Tele-visits /virtual visits1216RemoteRemote monit. & Clinical decisionmonitoring for mgt for improvedsupportefficiencycare 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.4733262016201913Q20. Which, if any, of these do you currently incorporate into your practice? Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)1258PatientengagementPoint ofcare/workflowenhancementConsumer accessto clinical data
Remote care tools are also those with the highest likelihood ofadoption within the next three years% Physicians Use or Plan to UseTotal Use/Adoption Plans395011111414111520282016 2019Tele-visits /virtual visitsWill Adopt Beyond a YearWill Adopt Within a YearAlready Using13471248481415321816539141731172013222016 20192016 2019Remotemonitoring forefficiencyRemotemonitoring forimproved care 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.542857911372016 2019Clinical decisionsupport565263710820122632636141042472016 20192016 2019PatientEngagementPoint of care /workflowenhancement6566435358852016 2019Consumeraccess toclinical data
Providing remote care is also a driving force for adoption, and the only motivatorthat has seen upward movement in the past three years5 Very Important263128272726222325222121Allows me to provide care to my patients remotely 20162019Improves resource allocation for staff 20162019Allows me to see more patients 20162019Demonstrates awareness of the latest technologies 20162019Provides a new stream of revenue 20162019Differentiates my practice from others 20162019Patients demand it 201620191314Q17. When thinking about incorporating digital health solutions into your practice, how important would each factor be?14 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.4 Somewhat Important3437404232323840293231323031Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)1-3 Not Important4032323141424037464648475755
When asked what digital health tools they are most enthusiastic about,remote tools are the two that gained traction since 2016% Physicians Top 2 Box Enthusiasm4245 46504545 455349504442 413620162019Tele-visitsRemoteRemotemonitor for monitor & mgtefficiencyfor improvedcareClinicaldecisionsupportQ22. Which, if any, of the solutions below are you enthusiastic about ? Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)15 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.PatientPoint of care/engagementworkflowenhancementConsumeraccess toclinical data
Multi-Specialty Groups are currently the heaviest users of remote digital health toolsOther groups that showed relatively heavier usage of remote digital health tools are hospitals, physicians under 50, and PCP’s.Tele-Visits/Virtual Visits242920252431283040 &underTotal2219293033312824252341-5051 SoloPracSingleSpec GrpAgeWill Adopt Beyond a YearWill Adopt Within a YearAlready Using16 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.Remote Monitoring for Improved Care2025262232Multi- SpecGrpPractice 31232933343335182019SpecialistSoloPracSingleSpec Grp3330Multi- SpecGrpPractice Setting20Hospital
What attracts physicians to digital healthImproved efficiency and increased patient safety remain the top motivators forphysicians to use digital health toolsPatient adherence, convenience, and helping address physician burnout have increased in importance as reasons for attraction.5 Very ImportantImproves efficiency 20162019Increases safety 20162019Improves diagnostic ability 20162019Burnout 20162019Patient Adherence 20162019Convenience 20162019Relationship 201620194851474641413940363932363835Q17. When thinking about incorporating digital health solutions into your practice, how important would each factor be?17 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.4 Somewhat Important3431333438382729393945433538Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)1-3 Not Important1818202021213431252223212727
What attracts physicians to digital health (cont.)There has been a significant shift in the importance of remote careMore say it is very important as a reason to be attracted to digital health and fewer think it is not important.5 Very Important2019Improves resource allocation for staff 20162019Allows me to see more patients 20162019Demonstrates awareness of the latest technologies 20162019Provides a new stream of revenue 20162019Differentiates my practice from others 20162019Patients demand it 201620191314Q17. When thinking about incorporating digital health solutions into your practice, how important would each factor be?18 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.4 Somewhat Important34263128272726222325222121Allows me to provide care to my patients remotely 201637404232323840293231323031Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)1-3 Not Important4032323141424037464648475755
What attracts physicians to digital healthTwo elements that attract physicians to digital health tools haveshifted in importance“Allows me to provide care remotely” and “Helps reduce stress/burn-out” have moved into the quadrants for drivers, now closelyhovering along the line between key motivators and secondary drivers. The movements are small but meaningful.Key MotivatorNiche NeedIncreases patient safetyIncreases patient adherenceRanked 1st/2nd/3rdAllows me to providecare remotelyProvides new stream of revenueHelps reduce stress,burn-outAllows me to see more patients20192016Patientsdemand itLow PriorityDifferentiatesmy practice 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.Increases patientconvenienceImproves tion for staffDemonstratesawareness oftechnologiesImportance (T2B)19ImprovesworkefficiencyImproves diagnostic abilitySecondary Driver
Requirements for AdoptionRequirements for adopting digital health tools have remainedunchangedIntegration with EHR and being as good as traditional care are the two key requirements.Key RequirementNiche NeedRanked 1st/2nd/3rdWell integrated with EHRAs good as traditional careCan be reimbursed fortime spent usingCovered by standardmalpractice ins.Requires no special trainingSafety/efficacy demonstrated inpeer reviewed pub.It is the standard of care /Data security assured bySafety/efficacy validated by FDA *EHR vendor / DataSupported byprivacy assured by ownEHR vendorpractice *Leaders recommend itOther physicians are using2019Secondary DriverLow PriorityImportance (T2B)20 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.* Those marked with an asterisk indicate that those 2 requirements arehovering on the same exact coordinates
Requirements for AdoptionThe importance of digital health tools being covered by standard malpracticeinsurance has increased significantly as a requirement5 Very ImportantCovered by my malpractice ins. 20165220191929572815Data privacy/security assured by EHR vendor 2016503218201950311948Well integrated with EHR 20163449201920193347Data privacy assured by my practice/hosp. 2016Reimbursed for time spent using 2016335020194332324532191719192523Supported by EHR vendor 20164036242019413524Q18. How important are each of the attributes below in facilitating the adoption of digital health solutions into your practice? Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)214 Somewhat Important 1-3 Not Important 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Requirements for Adoption (cont.)Demonstration of safety and efficacy in peer reviewed publications has alsoincreased in importance5 Very ImportantIs proven to be as good/superior to traditional care 2016403832363635333433342019Safety and efficacy demonstrated in peer reviewed pubs 20162019Intuitive; requires no special training 20162019It is the standard of care 20162019Its safety and efficacy is validated by the FDA 20162019The leaders within my practice/area of specialty recommend it 20162019Other physicians I know are using it 20162019181814133742394138393938363837393033Q18. How important are each of the attributes below in facilitating the adoption of digital health solutions into your practice? Base: Total Physicians (n 1300)22 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.4 Somewhat Important1-3 Not Important2320292326262828312845435654
Desire for Personal Involvement in Adoption of Digital Health Solutions in PracticeThe degree of responsibility that physicians desire to have in the adoptionof digital health solutions in their practice has not changedPhysicians want to be part of the decision-making process; owners expect to be responsible.44464243434249734574201647642019Total PhysiciansResponsibleConsultedInformedDon’t 872462016 2019 2016 2019PCPs2821213325434453442016 2019 2016 2019 2016 2019SolePartOwnershipQ40-1. Ideally, how involved would you want to be in the adoption of digital health solutions into your practice? Base: Total Physicians (n 1300), PCPs (n 650), Specialists (n 650), Solo owner (n 329), Part owner (n 319), Employee (n 652)23 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.Employee
Combined Use and Plans to Use Digital Health Tools in PracticeCurrent or planned future use of digital health tools is also slightly up; mostgrowth is in tele-visits/virtual visits and remote monitoring for improved care% Physicians Use or Plan to UseTotal Use/Adoption 2019Tele-visits /virtual visits2016Will Adopt Beyond a YearWill Adopt Within a YearAlready Using24 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.1418162019Remotemonitoringfor efficiency15141791720132016222019Remotemonitoring forimproved 016472019Point of care/ workflowenhancement20162019Consumeraccess toclinical data
Emerging Technologies25 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Emerging TechnologiesAwareness of augmented intelligence technologies is high, thoughadoption remains in single digits for almost all tools% Physicians Familiar with and Using Advanced edIntelligence forhealthadministrationAugmentedIntelligence forclinicalapplicationsPrecision &PersonalizedMedicineAugmentedIntelligence forbusinessoperationsAugmentedIntelligence forpopulationhealthAugmentedIntelligence forresearch anddevelopmentBlockchain, andother similardata solutionsFamiliar78767672726046Using11647410Q39. When would you expect to start incorporating this into your own practice?2674 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Emerging TechnologiesIntentions to adopt augmented intelligence tools within the next three years arevery high even if current use is lowOne-third of physicians plan to adopt most of these technologies within the next year.74% Physicians Adoption Timeline for Advanced Technology747069682731w/in 2-3Yearsw/in telligence forhealthadministrationAugmentedIntelligence forclinicalapplicationsAugmentedIntelligence forbusinessoperationsPrecision &PersonalizedMedicinew/in 2-3 Years27312731303021w/in Year36373633352522Using11674410Q39. When would you expect to start incorporating this into your own practice?272756 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.AugmentedAugmentedBlockchain, andIntelligence forIntelligence forother similar dataresearch andpopulation healthsolutionsdevelopment
Emerging TechnologiesPhysicians are most interested in these emerging technologies to help them servechronic care patientsMarkets % Physicians Want New Technology to PCPsMillennial populationPatients in low resource environmentsAging population (85 ) 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.86Chronic care patientsQ40. What audience would you most desire new technology or solutions to better serve?28613Specialists
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Key Definitions in the Study30 Digital health encompasses a broad scope of tools that engage patients for clinical purposes; collect, organize, interpretand use clinical data; and manage outcomes and other measures of care quality. This includes, but is not limited to,digital solutions involving telemedicine and telehealth, mobile health (mHealth), wearables (e.g., Fitbit), remotemonitoring, apps, and others. Seven specific tools:Remote monitoring forefficiencySmart versions of common clinical devices such as thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and scales that automatically recordreadings in the patient record so you do not have to type itRemote monitoring andmanagement for improvedcareApps and devices for use by chronic disease patients for daily measurement of vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, bloodglucose, etc. Readings are visible to patients and transmitted to the physician's office. Alerts are generated as appropriate formissing or out of range readingsClinical decision supportModules used in conjunction with the EHR or apps that integrate with the EHR that highlight potentially significant changes inpatient data (e.g., gain or loss of weight, change in blood chemistry)Patient engagementSolutions to promote patient wellness and active participation in their care for chronic diseases (e.g., adherence to treatmentregimens)Tele-visits/virtual visitsAn audio/video connection used to see patients remotely (i.e., simple acute illness, adjusting therapy, etc.)Point of care/workflow enhancementCommunication and sharing of electronic clinical data to consult with specialists, make referrals and/or transitions of careConsumer access to clinicaldataSecure access allowing patients to view clinical information such as routine lab results, receive appointment reminders andtreatment prompts, and to ask for prescription refills, appointments and to speak with their physician 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Remote Monitoring for EfficiencySmart versions of common clinical devices such as thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and scales that automatically record readings inthe patient record so you do not have to type it.Evaluation among Total PhysiciansDrivers among Physicians whereTool is Relevant, but Not Yet UsedCurrent StateCurrentIncorporationMost Attractive ElementsAbove average importance & ranking16124645Enthusiasm65616759Relevance (T2B)Familiarity (T2B)Base: Total Physicians (n 1359)1.Improves work efficiency2.Improves diagnostic ability3.Increases patient safety4.Increases patient adherence5.Improves resource allocation for staff * New in 2019Enthusiasm525239414844SpecialtyPCPSpecialist 40504642Key Functional RequirementsAbove average importance & ranking44% Physicians Top 2 BoxEnthusiasmPhysician Age41-5051 JEETimeline of Adoption Among Enthusiastic20192016Already using302178Immediately1513Next 6 months 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.172924Next year31Next 2-3 years31.Well integrated with EHR2.As good as traditional care3.Covered by standard malpractice * New in 20194.Requires no special training5.Can be reimbursed for time * New in 20193Some other timeBase: Total Physicians, Excited About Solution: Remote Monitoring for Efficiency (n 630)
Remote Monitoring for Improved CareApps and devices for use by chronic disease patients for daily measurement of vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, etc.Readings are visible to patients and transmitted to the physician's office. Alerts are generated as appropriate for missing or out of range readings.Evaluation among Total PhysiciansDrivers among Physicians whereCurrent StateTool is Relevant, but Not Yet UsedCurrentIncorporation13Most Attractive ElementsAbove average importance & ranking225045Enthusiasm66617263Relevance (T2B)Familiarity (T2B)Base: Total Physicians (n 1359)Enthusiasm555238445342SpecialtyPCPSpecialistE 4046454651 2016Already using342436Immediately2.Increases patient adherence3.Improves diagnostic ability4.Improves work efficiency5.Improves patient-doc relationship6.Allows me to provide care remotely1.Well integrated with EHR2.As good as traditional care3.Covered by standard malpractice * New in 20194.Requires no special training5.Can be reimbursed for time * New in 2019JETimeline of Adoption Among Enthusiastic2019Increases patient safetyKey Functional RequirementsAbove average importance & ranking49% Physicians Top 2 BoxEnthusiasmPhysician Age41-501.1314Next 6 months 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.1724Next yearNext 2-3 years293312Some other timeBase: Total Physicians, Excited About Solution: Remote Monitoring for Improved Care (n 674)
Clinical Decision SupportModules used in conjunction with the EHR or apps that integrate with the EHR that highlight potentially significant changes in patient data (e.g.,gain or loss of weight, change in blood chemistry).Evaluation among Total PhysiciansDrivers among Physicians whereTool is Relevant, but Not Yet UsedCurrent StateCurrentIncorporation28Most Attractive ElementsAbove average importance & ranking374545Enthusiasm69677367Relevance (T2B)Familiarity (T2B)Base: Total Physicians (n 1359)1.Increases patient safety2.Improves work efficiency3.Improves diagnostic ability4.Increases patient adherence5.Improves patient-doc st464642 404643Key Functional RequirementsAbove average importance & ranking45% Physicians Top 2 BoxEnthusiasmPhysician Age41-5051 JEETimeline of Adoption Among Enthusiastic20192016Already using56543Immediately6Next 6 months 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.11Next year101021Next 2-3 years191181Some other time1.As good as traditional care2.Well integrated with EHR3.Covered by standard malpractice4.Requires no special training5.Can be reimbursed for time * New in 20196.It is the standard of care * New in 2019Base: Total Physicians, Excited About Solution: Clinical decision support (n 611)
Patient EngagementCommunication and sharing of electronic clinical data to consult with specialists, make referrals and/or transitions of care.Evaluation among Total PhysiciansDrivers among Physicians whereTool is Relevant, but Not Yet UsedCurrent StateCurrentIncorporation26Most Attractive ElementsAbove average importance & ranking324449Enthusiasm69707468Relevance (T2B)Familiarity (T2B)Base: Total Physicians (n 453849 4051 JETimeline of Adoption Among Enthusiastic20192016Already using345139Immediately56Next 6 months 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.12Next year81523Next 2-3 years201191Some other timeIncreases patient adherence2.Increases patient safety3.Improves work efficiency4.Improves patient-doc relationship5.Improves diagnostic ability6.Helps reduce stress, burn-outKey Functional RequirementsAbove average importance & ranking49% Physicians Top 2 BoxEnthusiasmPhysician Age41-501.1.Well integrated with EHR2.Requires no special training3.As good as traditional care4.It is the standard of care5.Can be reimbursed for time spentBase: Total Physicians, Excited About Solution: Point-of-care / Workflow Enhancement (n 694)
Tele-Visits/Virtual VisitsCommunication and sharing of electronic clinical data to consult with specialists, make referrals and/or transitions of care.Evaluation among Total PhysiciansDrivers among Physicians whereTool is Relevant, but Not Yet UsedCurrent StateCurrentIncorporation14Most Attractive ElementsAbove average importance & ranking284036EnthusiasmRelevance (T2B)49Familiarity (T2B)5765771.Increases patient convenience2.Improves work efficiency3.Allows me to provide care remotely4.Improv
This survey was designed to replicate the 2016 survey exactly, to have a statistically valid and reliable comparative sample. The same physician panel was used as in 2016, provided by WebMD. The 2019 survey was slightly longer at 18 rather than the ori
