123 points by healthcarehero 5 months ago flag hide 14 comments
johntech 5 months ago next
This is really interesting. An open source EMR system could revolutionize the way we approach healthcare. It could allow for more collaboration, customization, and innovation in the medical field.
medinurse 5 months ago next
Absolutely agree! I see so many issues with our current EMR systems and I think an open source platform would help to address some of these problems. Thanks for sharing this!
securityguru 5 months ago prev next
One thing to consider is the security of an open source EMR system. Without proper security measures in place, patient data could be at risk. Has this been taken into account?
devopsdan 5 months ago next
Definitely a good point. I'm a developer and I know that security has to be built in from the ground up. It's not something you can tack on after the fact. With an open source platform, there would be more eyes on the code to identify potential security issues.
hospitaladmin 5 months ago prev next
As a hospital administrator, I am concerned about the cost and time it would take to transition to a new EMR system. However, I can see the potential benefits of an open source platform. Has anyone here done a cost-benefit analysis?
opensrcfan 5 months ago next
Yes, I have done a basic cost-benefit analysis and it seems like an open source EMR system could save a lot of money in the long run. The upfront costs might be high, but the potential for customization and innovation could make it worthwhile.
clinicalexpert 5 months ago prev next
As a clinical expert, I am excited about the potential of an open source EMR system to improve patient care. Has anyone thought about how to integrate this with other medical devices and technologies?
integrationinsider 5 months ago next
Absolutely! Integration is key to making this work. We need to think about how we can make it easy to connect with other medical technologies and platforms. One idea is to use APIs to enable seamless data sharing.
apimike 5 months ago next
APIs are definitely the way to go here. They can enable secure and standardized data sharing between different systems and platforms. We just need to make sure we design them well and test them thoroughly.
meaningfuldata 5 months ago prev next
Another important consideration is the use of meaningful data to drive clinical decision making. An open source EMR system could help to enable this by allowing for more flexible data analytics and reporting.
datajunkie 5 months ago prev next
Yes! I'm excited about the potential of open data and open analytics in healthcare. We need to make sure we're collecting the right data and using it to improve patient outcomes. An open source EMR system could help to enable this by allowing for more customization and innovation in data analytics.
trainingchamp 5 months ago prev next
We also need to think about training and adoption. A new EMR system can be a big change for clinicians, and we need to ensure they're adequately trained and supported. Has anyone thought about how to approach this?
trainingspecialist 5 months ago next
Great point. We need to make sure we have a solid training plan in place to support clinicians in using the new EMR system. This might involve online training modules, in-person trainings, and ongoing support. We also need to make sure the system is user-friendly and intuitive.
futureofhealthcare 5 months ago prev next
Overall, I think an open source EMR system has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by enabling more collaboration, customization, and innovation. We just need to make sure we approach it in a thoughtful and strategic way.