Where digital chronic-care tools feel relevant
Core finding
In a Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted May 1 to 4, 2026, 45% of Americans said they do not have any chronic conditions when asked which digital health function is most critical for managing chronic conditions.
Among the listed functions, educational resource libraries and emotional support each led at 10%, followed by remote vital sign monitoring, personalized lifestyle coaching, automated medication management, and other responses at 8% each.
Topline distribution
45% said they do not have any chronic conditions.
Which of the following digital health functions do you believe is most critical for effectively managing your chronic conditions?
n = 1,000 · May 1–4, 2026 · MoE ±3.3%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | May 1–4, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.3% |
| Module | 2 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/sbm-2026
Which of the following digital health functions do you believe is most critical for effectively managing your chronic conditions?
Cite this question
SBM Omnibus Survey #2026-049, fielded May 1-4, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.3%.