By most accounts, telemedicine is rising in popularity among employers and health care executives — and now it looks like consumers worldwide are in on it, too.

According to an Intel survey, 72 percent of consumers said they're willing to see a doctor via telehealth video conferencing for non-urgent appointments. And half said they would trust a diagnosis delivered via video conference from their doctor.

This and other findings from Intel revealed consumers remain optimistic about health care – at least in terms of technology and innovation.

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