Americans generally rate the health information they get from health care providers higher than the information they get from other sources | Pew Research Center

April 2, 2026

What do Americans want from their health information sources?

Americans generally rate the health information they get from health care providers higher than the information they get from other sources

Americans generally rate the health information they get from health care providers higher than the information they get from other sources

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Americans generally rate the health information they get from health care providers higher than the information they get from other sources

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What do Americans want from their health information sources?
Most Americans say it is highly important for their health information sources to have medical training
Americans generally rate the health information they get from health care providers higher than the information they get from other sources
Over half of those who get information from health care providers say they are highly easy to understand
More than half of those who get information from major health websites say they are highly convenient
Health information from health care providers is seen as more personalized than other sources