Dive Brief:

Data security is a significant factor when it comes to encouraging people to use patient portals , according to a survey commissioned by data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

Portals, which allow users to access their medical records online and manage their care, aren’t always utilized by patients. Thirty-three percent of survey respondents said they use a portal less than once per month, and 16% said they’d never accessed one, according to the survey.

One concern for patients is portal security. Nearly half of non-users said they lacked confidence in the security of their data on patient portals, compared with 11% of users.

Dive Insight:

Online portals can help patients keep track of their medical information, like details from recent doctor visits, or mana

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