OpenEvidence Reaches Over Half of U.S. Physicians as Monthly Queries Hit 30 Million
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 8
OpenEvidence Reaches Over Half of U.S. Physicians as Monthly Queries Hit 30 Million
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 8
Summary
More than half of U.S. physicians now regularly use OpenEvidence, and they asked the medical AI app 30 million questions and consultation prompts last month.
That usage nearly doubled from six months earlier, underscoring how quickly the chatbot-style tool has spread in clinical practice as doctors use it to check diagnoses and treatment ideas.
At Mount Sinai, about a third of 9,000 doctors were already regular users when executives met the startup last year, signaling adoption had moved well beyond isolated early adopters.
The growth helped lift OpenEvidence's valuation to $12 billion in January from $3.5 billion last July, as physician-focused AI gains traction faster than general tools like ChatGPT.
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Overview
By June 2026, OpenEvidence has rapidly become a dominant force in U.S. healthcare, fundamentally changing how physicians access and use medical information. Used daily by 40% of U.S. doctors, the platform’s success is built on its strong commitment to accuracy and reliability. OpenEvidence achieves this by limiting its training data to trusted medical sources and forming strategic partnerships with leading organizations like the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Medical Association. These efforts ensure that the information provided is authoritative and evidence-based, making OpenEvidence a trusted tool for clinicians nationwide.