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UpToDate

Healthcare Information Technology

UpToDate provides healthcare professionals with trusted, evidence-based clinical information that is continuously updated and accessible at the point of care, helping improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
1992
HQ
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Connections
1

At a glance

Employees
201-500
1competitors

About

Market leader in clinical decision support and evidence-based medical information

UpToDate is a leading evidence-based clinical decision support resource used by healthcare professionals worldwide. The platform provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed medical information across multiple specialties, helping clinicians make informed decisions at the point of care. Founded by physicians, UpToDate synthesizes the latest medical research and clinical guidelines into practical recommendations that are continuously updated by a global network of physician authors and editors. UpToDate operates as a subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer Health, having been acquired in 2008. The platform serves over 2 million clinicians across more than 190 countries and is available in hospitals, medical schools, and individual practices. While UpToDate is not an AdTech company, it operates in the healthcare information technology and clinical decision support space, providing subscription-based access to its comprehensive medical knowledge database. The platform's value lies in its rigorous editorial process, continuous content updates (with over 10,000 updates monthly), and integration capabilities with electronic health record (EHR) systems. UpToDate has become a standard reference tool in medical education and clinical practice, known for its evidence-based approach and practical clinical recommendations that help improve patient care outcomes.

Business model

SaaS

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • UpToDate Clinical Decision Support

    Comprehensive evidence-based clinical information covering multiple medical specialties with continuous updates

  • UpToDate Mobile

    Mobile applications for iOS and Android providing offline access to clinical content

  • UpToDate Pathway

    Interactive clinical pathways and algorithms for diagnosis and treatment

  • Patient Education

    Patient-friendly educational materials in multiple languages

Key features

Evidence-based clinical recommendationsContinuous content updates by physician authorsIntegration with EHR systemsMobile and offline accessDrug interaction checkerClinical calculators and toolsPeer-reviewed content across 25+ specialtiesGraded recommendations based on evidence quality

Use cases

Point-of-care clinical decision supportMedical education and trainingClinical guideline referenceDrug information and interaction checkingDifferential diagnosis assistanceTreatment planning and management

Customer segments

Hospitals and health systemsAcademic medical centersMedical schoolsIndividual physicians and cliniciansGroup practicesInternational healthcare organizations

Tech & specs

Security & compliance

HIPAAGDPR

Deployment

CloudMobile

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 1992 · Founded
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