Difference between revisions of "Open source openemr"

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:*Looking through the [[OpenEMR_Commercial_Help|Commercial Support]] web page is an option.
:*Looking through the [[OpenEMR_Commercial_Help|Commercial Support]] web page is an option.
::*Main issue is how do new users know which one to choose.
::*Main issue is how do new users know which one to choose.
:*Asking for recommendations. For example, emailing (or even posting on sourceforge to keep open) what a user is looking for, which is then followed by recommendations from the community.
:*Asking for recommendations is likely a more effective option. For example, emailing (or even posting on sourceforge to keep open) what a user is looking for, which is then followed by recommendations from the community.
::*Main issue is potential for bias.
::*Main issue is potential for bias.



Revision as of 23:04, 28 October 2011

Define open source software and describe why open source EMR's are better than proprietary EMR's.

This subject is discussed on the following pages/websites:
  • Specifically, the 'What is Open Source' and 'Why use an Open Source EMR' sections.
  • This will always be a work in progress. For any input, please post in any of the OpenEMR Forums.

Discuss how to choose vendor/support

  • Main issue is how do new users know which one to choose.
  • Asking for recommendations is likely a more effective option. For example, emailing (or even posting on sourceforge to keep open) what a user is looking for, which is then followed by recommendations from the community.
  • Main issue is potential for bias.

Show example of clinics that successfully use the product

Reviews on sourceforge at http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/reviews/
More detailed entries will be placed on the Success Stories wiki page