Health Tech Without Borders Releases International Survey of Clinical Decision Tools
- Cristina Danescu
- Sep 12
- 2 min read
Health Tech Without Borders, Inc. (HTWB), an international, 501c3, non‑profit devoted to expanding access to digital health tools, with support from Digital Health New York (DHNY) and CUNY School of Public Health Foundation, designed and commissioned a study of electronic clinical decision tools used by physicians and other clinicians in the US and globally.
HTWB launched this study because understanding what doctors use and trust is central to helping them care for patients around the world. Too often, discussions of innovation emphasize theoretical possibilities rather than the tools clinicians rely on every day, whether at the bedside, in crisis zones, or across diverse health systems. By understanding the realities of medical practice, HTWB ensures that support for physicians is practical, relevant, and directly aligned with patient needs.
The study gathered data from approximately 1,000 clinicians across the United States (US), international markets, and worldwide. Participants, representing approximately 85% physicians and 15% other providers including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, offered insights into their usage patterns and satisfaction levels with various digital reference tools. M3 Global Research, a leading clinician survey company, conducted the survey.
We will be releasing our analysis through multiple white papers.
Clinical Decision Support Tools:
Breadth of Use and User Satisfaction
Key Findings:
- UpToDate is the most broadly used clinician reference of all time, with MDCalc and then Medscape coming in second and third.
- UpToDate and MDCalc were used monthly by over 50% of physicians
- UpToDate and MDCalc were the only two with positive user satisfaction scores as measured by Net Promotor Score (NPS).
- A fast-growing generative AI in medical decision-making, OpenEvidence, had regular and continued increase in use.
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