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United States Adults Use AI for Health

Analysis based on 20 articles · First reported Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated Apr 18, 2026

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General
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Market Impact

The increasing reliance on AI for health advice in the United States, as highlighted by polls from Gallup, KFF, and Pew Research Center, suggests a growing market for AI-powered health solutions. This trend could impact healthcare providers by changing patient engagement and potentially reducing routine visits, while boosting demand for companies like Microsoft and ChatGPT that develop AI tools.

Healthcare Technology
Event Summary

Recent polls by Gallup, KFF, and Pew Research Center indicate a significant trend in the United States: approximately one-quarter of adults have used AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for health information or advice in the past 30 days. This shift is driven by a desire for quick answers, additional information, and in some cases, to bridge gaps in access to professional medical care due to cost or inconvenience. While most United States adults still seek professional medical care, the use of AI is seen as an upgraded form of web search. Experts like Amandeep Singh acknowledge the utility of AI, but medical professionals, including Bobby Mukkamala of the American Medical Association, caution that AI should serve as an assistant rather than a replacement for expert medical advice, citing concerns about accuracy and privacy.

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Gallup
Gallup published a poll revealing that approximately one-quarter of United States adults used an AI tool for health information or advice in the past 30 days.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center conducted a survey with similar findings to Gallup and KFF, showing that a significant portion of United States adults use AI chatbots for health information, though healthcare providers remain the primary source.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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KFF
KFF conducted a poll indicating that while AI tool usage for health information is rising, most United States adults still seek professional medical care. KFF also highlighted concerns about privacy with AI health tools.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Bobby Mukkamala
Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association, supports patients using AI for research but stresses the importance of physician involvement in care.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Amandeep Singh
Amandeep Singh, chief health AI officer at the University of California San Diego Health, views AI tools as an upgraded entry portal into web search for health information.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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American Medical Association
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Microsoft
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States
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Alphabet Inc.
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Relationships
Gallup related ↔ United States
Pew Research Center related ↔ United States
Pew Research Center related ↔ Alphabet Inc.
KFF related ↔ United States
American Medical Association related ↔ United States
Microsoft related ↔ United States
Microsoft competitor ↔ Alphabet Inc. Microsoft is a primary competitor to Alphabet Inc., fiercely contesting market leadership in enterprise cloud services a
United States related ↔ Alphabet Inc.
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