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Posted on 4 January 2012 Posted in Individuals & Families, Workplace Wellness
The PricewaterhouseCooper's Health Research Institute has released its annual forecast of top health care trends in 2012, along with consumer data from online surveys of 1,000 U.S. adults. Among the top findings and trends we’re watching in the next year are:
- Health informatics. When speaking of Personal Health Records and online second medical opinions as part of the movement toward taking control of individual health, we often say information is power. The PWC study supports this, naming health informatics as a top trend in 2012. The majority of people surveyed support data sharing if it improves the coordination of their care or real-time decision making.
- Privacy/security. All things being equal, consumers would select one hospital over another for clear privacy and security policies, and the ability for online consults with doctor. We believe e-consultation is a trend to watch when it comes to workplace wellness as well.
The full report is available at PwC’s website.
