"Gallup surveyed more than 5,500 adults across the US about their AI medical and healthcare usage, and over half reported they "turn to AI to supplement their healthcare experiences, using the technology before or after seeing a doctor." Almost half of AI healthcare users also reported that the "AI tool or chatbot made them feel more confident talking with or asking questions of a provider." With others saying, "It helped them identify issues earlier or avoid unnecessary medical tests and procedures.""
""Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how Americans seek health information, make decisions and engage with providers, and health systems must keep pace," said Tim Lash, president of West Health Policy Center. "The risk isn't that AI is moving too fast - it's that health systems may move too slowly to guide its use in healthcare responsibly.""
"Lash emphasizes this point in part due to a smaller but not insignificant portion of the American population saying they turn to AI instead of seeing a doctor or medical professional. This is due to a number of reasons, such as cost, access, care quality, time, and embarrassment obstacles. That said, about 84% of AI health users still see a medical provider, but 14% report that after consulting AI, they chose not to seek medical att"
About one in four U.S. adults, roughly 66 million people, use AI tools or chatbot features to obtain healthcare information. Many use AI to research personal health conditions and to do pre- or post-appointment questions. Over half of users report turning to AI to supplement healthcare experiences before or after seeing a doctor. Many users say the AI tool or chatbot increases confidence when talking with or asking questions of providers. Others report identifying issues earlier or avoiding unnecessary tests and procedures. A smaller group uses AI instead of seeing medical professionals due to cost, access, care quality, time, or embarrassment. Health systems are urged to keep pace and guide responsible use.
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