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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

green square outline with upward trending arrow inside it green square outline with downward trending arrow inside it non-significant change over time; green square with upward trending arrow inside it green square with downward trending arrow inside it significant change over time; blue square with equals sign no change over time.

Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change from previous measurement period.

dark blue chart bars Significantly different than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

Adults Who Access Medical Services and Information through the Internet

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Measurement Period: 2023

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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who use the internet or apps for medical services or information on a computer or smartphone in the past 30 days.

Why is this important?

According to the National Institutes of Health, many health-related processes stand to be reshaped by the Internet. In clinical settings, the Internet enables care providers to gain rapid access to information that can aid in the diagnosis of health conditions or the development of suitable treatment plans. It can make patient records, test results, and practice guidelines accessible from the examination room. It can also allow care providers to consult with each other electronically to discuss treatment plans or operative procedures.

The Internet offers greater interactivity and better tailoring of information to individual need such as:

Web sites geared to consumer health issues, promotion of various healthy lifestyles, and interventions to prevent the onset of disease.
Used to facilitate electronic communications between patients and care providers, typically in the form of electronic mail (e-mail).
Emerging as a medium for giving consumers direct access to their personal health records including dates and times of consultations, diagnoses, laboratory results, prescriptions, and more.
Overcoming the unequal distribution of clinical expertise through remote medical consultation.

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