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This study examines healthcare providers\u2019 perspectives on ICDSS through a grounded theory approach informed by established Information Systems theories, including the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Diffusion of Innovation (DOI), and the Human-Organization-Technology fit (HOT-fit) framework. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 providers within a large, integrated healthcare organization, and data were analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding. The findings reveal three interrelated dimensions shaping ICDSS use: provider experience, clinical utility, and adaptation. While ICDSS were perceived as valuable for improving efficiency, supporting treatment decisions, and enhancing patient safety, their adoption was constrained by cognitive overload, workflow misalignment, data quality concerns, and perceived threats to professional autonomy. Trust, explainability, and workflow fit emerged as central mechanisms influencing selective use rather than full adoption. 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