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Factors for positive experience with health care provider U.S. by generation 2015

Factors that are very important among U.S. patients for a positive experience with a health care provider as of 2015, by generation

The data are based on a Harris Poll survey. It depicts the factors that are very important among U.S. patients for a positive experience with a health care provider, as of 2015, by generation. Some 41% of respondents from the baby boomer generation stated that the amount of time spent in the waiting room is an important factor to them.

The doctor's overall knowledge, training and expertise 79 85 85 88
The doctor's ability to access your overall medical history 58 66 69 75
Time spent with the doctor 51 57 63 66
Ease of making an appointment 50 56 45 43
Efficient and simple billing process 50 47 42 40
Ability to communicate with the doctor outside of an appointment, either by phone or retail 43 46 44 38
Time spent in the waiting room 45 50 41 34
Convenience of the doctor's office location 41 45 36 37
Minimized paperwork 32 36 29 32
Appearance and atmosphere of the doctor's office 38 35 25 24