People often rely on the internet and apps for health information

A new survey from UnitedHealthCare finds that 1 in 5 people consult the internet or a mobile app as the first source for information on specific diseases or symptoms. Here’s more from the consumer health survey: 

• Technology use: 30% of millennials surveyed said they relied on the internet or a mobile app for health information. Some 45% of all respondents said they’d be interested in having their physician use AI to help with diagnoses. 
• Transparency: Nearly two-thirds of people said they “never” knew the cost of medications before leaving a doctor’s office. More than a third said they used the internet to compare health costs. 
• Insurance: More than half of people knew what a “premium” and “deductible” were in terms of health plans. Some 75% of people said they felt prepared to select a plan during the upcoming insurance enrollment season.