Most Americans Want Electronic Health Data, But Fear For Privacy

Most Americans Want Electronic Health Data, But Fear For Privacy

By Marianne Kolbasuk McGee InformationWeek

Nearly two-thirds -- 65% -- of U.S. consumers want personal electronic health records, but 80% of them have concerns about the misuse and security of their information.

While a majority of American consumers say they want electronic access to their medical information and believe digitized records could improve health care and cut costs, they fear for the security and the privacy of that personal data.

Nearly two-thirds -- 65% -- of U.S. consumers want personal electronic health records, but 80% of them have concerns about the misuse and security of their information, according to new survey of 1,003 Americans, commissioned by the Markle Foundation and conducted by polling firms Lake Research Partners and American ViewPoint.

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