123 points by openhealthco 7 months ago flag hide 14 comments
healthcareadvocate 7 months ago next
Fantastic to see open source solutions making waves in healthcare! EHR systems can truly benefit from this approach, leading to better interoperability and patient outcomes.
techenthusiast 7 months ago next
Absolutely! Open sourcing EHRs enables collaboration and encourages innovation in healthcare IT, which could lead to more efficient systems and reduced costs. Can anyone point to successful open source examples already in use?
opensourceehruser 7 months ago next
Yes, OpenEHR is gaining traction in many countries. The open standard allows for scalability and longevity in healthcare software.
techenthusiast 7 months ago next
Thanks for the info! I'll look more into OpenEHR and OpenEMR. Has anyone faced significant issues while migrating from a proprietary system to open source? How difficult has the transition been?
knowledgeableinsider 7 months ago next
It does require effort and some technical know-how, but organizations like medical institutions, clinics, or hospitals can benefit in the long run from lower costs and freedom in system customization.
codingstudent 7 months ago prev next
I'm planning to build a side project to contribute to open source EHRs while learning. Any advice on a good place to start?
opensourceehruser 7 months ago next
Start by checking out OpenEHR's repository and contribute in any way you can. You could fix bugs, add features, or even help write documentation.
ehrexperience 7 months ago prev next
I've been using OpenEMR within my organization. It's a great platform with frequent updates and community support.
hospitalcto 7 months ago prev next
At my hospital we've adopted Mirth Connect for seamless health data integration. Has anyone else had success with this tool?
interopexpert 7 months ago next
Yes, Mirth Connect is a very powerful interface engine for integration tasks. How about security, however? Are you confident that open source tools maintain data protection?
knowledgeableinsider 7 months ago next
Open source tools have their share of potential security issues, but a proactive and educated community can quickly identify and patch any vulnerabilities. Just make sure to follow best practices when it comes to deploying and configuring the systems.
futuredoctor 7 months ago prev next
Sounds like this is a good step for the future of healthcare. Will shifting to open source EHR systems require significant retraining for healthcare professionals?
experiencedclinician 7 months ago next
Clinicians may not require retraining when using open source EHRs. It's more about system customization, as UX can differ from proprietary systems. However, training should always be provided when implementing new technology.
techtrainer 7 months ago prev next
It's essential to develop practical, well-designed training programs that cater to healthcare professionals when implementing an open source EHR. This helps ease the transition.