How Health Systems Are Embracing Clinical Decision Support Systems
In Spring 2025, THMA surveyed senior clinical executives at large U.S. health systems about their workforce strategies with a focus on how they're leveraging technology and AI to address staffing-related challenges.
To help you better understand adoption trends and perspectives across your customer base, this resource distills key insights on how health system leaders view clinical decision support systems.
Data is based on responses from 39 leaders, including CPEs, CNOs/CNEs, and Medical Group executives, all representing health systems with over $1B in operating revenue.
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Key Takeaways
Adoption is on the rise: 46% of health system leaders have implemented clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and 49% plan to invest, highlighting strong momentum.
Recruitment and retention value: 44% of executives believe CDSS plays a role in improving recruitment and retention, signaling growing awareness of its impact on talent strategies.
High-acuity service lines lead the way: CDSS adoption is highest in critical care (44%), hospital medicine (41%), and emergency medicine (32%), pointing to strong opportunities in high-stakes clinical settings.
Clinician sentiment is largely positive: 86% of physicians and 61% of nurses are supportive, reflecting strong overall confidence in CDSS across care teams.
Opportunity to engage nurses more deeply: Industry partners can boost adoption by tailoring solutions to nursing needs, where support trails physician sentiment.