Sutter Health has announced a collaboration with OpenEvidence to embed AI-powered, evidence-based clinical insights directly into its electronic health record workflows. The initiative is designed to provide physicians across the California-based health system with streamlined access to up-to-date medical literature within Epic, supporting clinical decision-making at the point of care.
Through the integration, Sutter clinicians will be able to conduct natural-language searches within their existing workflows to access the latest guidelines, peer-reviewed studies and clinical evidence. The partnership aims to reduce friction in accessing medical data while supporting the organization’s standards for quality, safety and patient-centered care.
“At Sutter, we see AI as a tool that can enhance the information and data available to physicians to help them better serve patients,” said Dr. Ashley Beecy, chief artificial intelligence officer, Sutter Health. “Patients benefit when providers have the most current and relevant evidence incorporated into clinical decision-making. This collaboration enables our teams to access high-quality, peer-reviewed medical literature in real time, turning evidence into action while developing patient care plans.”
Sutter Health serves more than 3.5 million patients across California, supported by over 62,000 employees and clinicians and more than 14,000 affiliated physicians. The organization delivers care through hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services.
Laura Wilt, chief digital officer at Sutter Health, emphasized the strategic role of digital innovation in the system’s broader transformation efforts. “Digital innovation plays a central role in our work to build a more connected, proactive and sustainable healthcare system. It’s how we’re transforming the way we serve patients, support care teams and improve outcomes,” she said. “We appreciate working alongside other like-minded organizations that share our vision for reimagining healthcare for the better.”
OpenEvidence reports that it supported over 20 million clinical consultations in January and that more than 100 million Americans were treated last year by physicians using its platform. The company states that it is actively used daily by over 40% of U.S. physicians across more than 10,000 hospitals and medical centers.
“OpenEvidence was built to give every clinician instant access to the world’s best medical evidence,” said Dr. Travis Zack, chief medical officer, OpenEvidence. “It’s an honor to work alongside Sutter Health, an organization deeply committed to advancing innovation and supporting clinicians in delivering outstanding care. Together, we’re setting a new standard for how Medical AI can safely support clinical workflows.”
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