IoT research firm Parks Associates has released new connected health research overview of consumer trends in on-demand virtual care, including visiting physician services and remote care.
The report, 360 View Update: On-Demand Care: The Patient Wants to See You Now, examines the types of services consumers are most interested in, the demographics reporting the greatest interest in these services, and self-reported consumer satisfaction rates. The research also pays special attention to consumer interaction preferences and usage of digital communication technologies for on-demand care.
From the article "Parks Associates: 6 Consumer Trends In On-Demand Virtual Care To Watch" by Fred Pennic.
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