The survey polled 1,011 U.S. adults 18 and older.
Here are five takeaways:
1. Nearly 47 percent of respondents said they would change physicians, and go to one who used digital technology.
2. Of respondents aged 55 and older, merely 25 percent reported they would switch physicians to one who utilizes digital technology.
3. Of respondents between 19 and 29 years, 55 percent said they would switch physicians to one who used digital technology.
4. Eighty-seven percent said the healthcare industry needs to implement better security before digital technology is universally adopted.
5. More than half (59 percent) said healthcare’s dependence on digital technology automates medical care too much.
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