How are digital health systems supporting America’s wellness? For many, managing their health now includes managing their medical records. A new survey from Harmony Healthcare IT reveals that difficulties accessing health information are contributing to delayed care, repeated tests, and frustrating healthcare experiences.
Key findings include:
- 1 in 6 Americans have delayed medical care because accessing their records felt too difficult or time-consuming
- 46% say they’ve filled out the same medical history forms multiple times at appointments
- 11% have had to repeat medical tests because previous results weren’t available
These challenges are more common than many realize. 1 in 3 Americans report difficulty requesting medical records, and among them, nearly half (48%) were only able to transfer records with issues, while 8% couldn’t transfer them at all.
While data privacy remains critical, these findings explore the gap between protecting information and making it usable when it matters most.
Take a look at the full report for more insights into how data access is shaping patient care.
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