Sutter Health Puts AI in Doctors’ Hands to Boost Evidence-Based Care
03 Mar, 2026

Sutter Health announced last month it is enhancing clinical decision-making by integrating OpenEvidence’s AI-powered medical search platform directly into its Epic electronic health record system. This collaboration gives physicians quick access to up-to-date guidelines, peer-reviewed studies, and other evidence, helping them deliver safer, more patient-centered care.

“At Sutter, we see AI as a tool that can enhance the information available to physicians to help them better serve patients,” said Dr. Ashley Beecy, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. The platform’s natural-language search functionality allows clinicians to find and apply relevant medical evidence in real time, streamlining complex care decisions.

OpenEvidence is already widely used across the U.S., supporting millions of clinical consultations each month. By bringing this technology into Sutter Health’s workflows, the partnership reflects a growing trend of leveraging AI to improve healthcare outcomes while keeping clinicians at the center of patient care.

Read more here

 

About the IDN Directory

The IDN Directory provides insights into the supply chains for the biggest health systems in the country to give manufacturer reps, distribution reps, and national accounts managers a quick, accurate view of what’s going on with their customers - right now. 

More than just a database, the IDN Directory's supply chain-focused content provides a clear and comprehensive idea of your customers’ supply chain needs and activities, empowering them to achieve success with GPO, Direct, and Regional contracting. 

To schedule a demo of the IDN Directory, email us at Demo@IDNDirectory.com.