Kaspersky survey raises concerns about patient trust in telehealth

Kat Jercich December 6, 2021

A survey by Kaspersky reveals that while healthcare providers globally have implemented telehealth capabilities, patient trust in the modality is still a concern. Over 50% of frontline telehealth providers have experienced cases where patients declined video calls due to privacy and data safety concerns. The report emphasizes the need for global improvement in data security to ensure the sustainability of telehealth solutions. Cybersecurity risks associated with telehealth utilization have also been highlighted by experts.