Social Media’s Impact on the Healthcare Space
By Admin | August 31, 2016
Facebook, Twitter, and the other forms of social media have impacted how we obtain news, share information, and learn about the world around us. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that it has also changed the way patients and practitioners interact, learn about health care, and even behave.
Becker’s Spine Review posted 12 key findings about social media and technology’s impact on the healthcare industry. Here are the key takeaways:
- Over 40% of patients say social media influences how they handle their health.
- 18-24 year olds are twice as likely to discuss health on social media, versus 45-54 year olds.
- 90% of 18-24 year olds say they trust health information spread via social media.
- 19% of smartphone users have at least one health-related app.
- 41% of consumers report that social media plays a part when they select a doctor or hospital.
- 31% of healthcare institutions have social media guidelines.
- 31% of providers also said they use social media to network.
- 26% of U.S. hospitals use some form of social media.
- 60% of surveyed physicians said that social media has enhanced healthcare.
- You Tube-to-hospital-Website traffic has increased 119%.
- 23% or surveyed drug companies say they have not had to deal with privacy and security issues.
- Most hospitals use Facebook more than any other social media platform.
For more, read “12 statistics on social media's presence in the healthcare space” from Becker’s Spine Review.
