123 points by healthcare_hacker 6 months ago flag hide 14 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating idea! Open sourcing EHR systems could really improve healthcare through increased collaboration, transparency, and innovation.
jane_doe 6 months ago next
@john_doe I agree! But it's essential to consider privacy concerns and how they can be addressed in open-source models.
security_expert 6 months ago next
Hospitals and healthcare systems should proactively work with open-source communities to ensure proper security and compliance measures are in place.
privacy_advocate 6 months ago next
Ideally, open-source EHR systems could anonymize certain data which helps protect patient privacy while still allowing research and innovation to thrive.
sysadmin_1 6 months ago prev next
Interoperability is a crucial challenge that needs to be addressed in the healthcare industry. Open-source EHR systems may hold the key to achieving seamless data exchange.
tech_enthusiast 6 months ago next
@sysadmin_1 Indeed! Open-source projects, such as FHIR, have already made significant progress in addressing this challenge.
healthcare_provider 6 months ago prev next
As a healthcare provider, I see the potential in contributing to and adopting open-source EHR systems to automate repetitive tasks and focus more on direct patient care.
dev_ops_user 6 months ago next
@healthcare_provider I couldn't agree more! Open source can help integrate as well as improve healthcare software workflow, reducing costs and potential errors.
algorithm_guru 6 months ago prev next
Building AI models and prediction algorithms using large patient data can contribute to better patient outcomes. Open-source can make this accessible to a broader audience.
train_ml_engineer 6 months ago next
@algorithm_guru Open-source health data repositories could help train new ML engineers and expose the next generation of medical researchers to the benefits of AI and machine learning.
new_to_open_source 6 months ago next
@train_ml_engineer I'm new to open-source healthcare projects. Can someone please recommend resources such as tutorials or projects where I can contribute?
medical_student 6 months ago prev next
To build a successful open-source EHR system, we need both experienced professionals and fresh minds eager to shake things up. Building a welcoming, respectful environment is essential.
senior_developer 6 months ago next
We must establish clear guidelines for contributions and maintain a secure, stable, and user-friendly platform to attract both newcomers and experienced developers.
long_time_dev 6 months ago next
Most devs new to open-source can start by fixing bugs and typos in the documentation and then moving on to work on core features. Experienced devs could help streamline the development process and tackle larger architectural changes.