EBRI Fast Facts

Nearly Half of Consumers Trust AI as Much as or More Than Their Health Care Provider for Health Decisions

Mar 12, 2026 2  pages

Summary

This Fast Fact looks at findings from the 2025 Employee Benefit Research Institute/Greenwald Research Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey and explores how consumers view artificial intelligence in health care decision making. Nearly half of privately insured adults say they trust AI health tools as much as — or more than — their health care provider. While providers remain the most trusted source, the findings suggest AI is becoming a meaningful part of how people approach their health decisions.