Digital health adoption is rapidly increasing, as new research reveals that 58% of Americans used virtual care in the past year. But how people engage with digital health varies significantly across age groups. Rock Health analyzed data from its 2024 Consumer Adoption of Digital Health Survey to better understand how different generations, from Gen Z to the Silent Generation, are using digital health tools and services. Key highlights: 👉 Gen Z feels comfortable using technology to explore health-related topics, with 60% using virtual care in the past 12 months. 👉 Millennials are digital health power users, having come of age during the rise of digital businesses. Sixty-eight percent used virtual care in the past year, exceeding the survey average. 👉 Gen Xers use digital health in a more pragmatic way, often seeking convenience and efficiency. 👉 Nearly half (48%) of Baby Boomers used virtual care in the past year, and 36% own a smartwatch or connected device. 👉 The Silent Generation manages complex care, often with the assistance of caregivers, and tracks health metrics more than any other generation (88%). Read more in HIT Consultant Media: https://lnkd.in/gfgq4KKw I #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #RemotePatientMonitoring #VirtualCare
