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=<center> The OpenEMR Documentation Wiki </center>=
=<center> The OpenEMR Documentation Wiki </center>=




== Overview of OpenEMR ==
[http://www.open-emr.org/ OpenEMR] is a Free and Open Source electronic health records and medical practice management application. It features fully integrated electronic health records, practice management, scheduling, electronic billing, internationalization, free support, a vibrant community, and [[OpenEMR_Features|a whole lot more]]. It can run on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and many other platforms.
[http://www.open-emr.org/ OpenEMR] is a Free and Open Source electronic health records and medical practice management application. It is ONC Certified and it features fully integrated electronic health records, practice management, scheduling, electronic billing, internationalization, free support, a vibrant community, and [[OpenEMR_Features|a whole lot more]]. It can run on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and many other platforms.


:* [[OpenEMR_Features|OpenEMR Features]].
:* [[OpenEMR_Features|OpenEMR Features]].
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:* Have a question to ask?
:* Have a question to ask?
::* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]].
::* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]].
::* Ask at the [http://www.open-emr.org/forum.shtml Official OpenEMR Forums].
::* Ask at the [https://community.open-emr.org Official OpenEMR Forums].
::* Or try our IRC channel at [irc://testnet.freenode.net/#openemr #openemr].
::* Or try the [https://chat.open-emr.org OpenEMR Chat].
 
<br>
<span id='2015_ONC_Ambulatory_EHR_Certification'></span>
==Current ONC Certification==
{{Onc2015}}
 
*Summary of ONC Certification:
:* [[OpenEMR Certification Stage III Meaningful Use|Certification Stage III]].
<br>


==Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification==
==2014 ONC Ambulatory EHR Certification - retired ==
:<span style="color: red">'''Please note that 2014 ONC Certification has been retired and is no longer valid.'''</span>
:See here for the work it took to obtain 2014 ONC Ambulatory Complete EHR Certification: [[OpenEMR Certification Stage II Meaningful Use|Certification Stage II Project Page]]
<br>


'''This Complete EHR is 2011/2012 compliant and has been certified by an ONC-ATCB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.
==2011 ONC Ambulatory EHR Certification - retired ==
'''
:<span style="color: red">'''Please note that 2011 ONC Certification has been retired and is no longer valid.'''</span>
*Information on how eligible provider should register can be found here:
:See this page if interested in how certification was achieved: [[Certification Project Archive]]
:*[http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/20_RegistrationandAttestation.asp EHR Incentive Program Registration and Attestation].
*After being tested in the ICSA Labs ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 EHR Certification Program, OpenEMR 4.1 attained Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification on August 19th, 2011, satisfying the requirements for the following criteria per the ONC Approved Test Procedures v1.1:
:*[http://oncchpl.force.com/ehrcert/ehrproductdetail?allClassification=BothEHR&attestationYear=None&browseBy=vendorName&completeOnly=false&counter=0&criteriaIds=&criteriaSearchByMeasures=false&doLastSearch=false&id=a0Aa000000aLcVVEA0&lastSearch=searchByField&modularOnly=false&pageNumber=1&pageSize=25&practiceRadio2014=Both&searchByType=productName&searchByValue=openemr&showSeachOption=BothEHR&sortAsc=true&sortBy=3&viewCertYear=2011&viewPracticeSetting=Ambulatory Certified List of Features That OpenEMR Successfully Passed to Obtain Certification].
*See this page for additional vital details:
:*[http://www.oemr.org/wiki/OEMR_Certification OpenEMR 4.1 ONC Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification].
*See this page if interested in how certification was achieved:
:* [[Certification Project Archive]].
*Plans for Stage II Meaningful Use Certification (due in 2014)
:* [[OpenEMR Certification Stage II Meaningful Use|Certification Stage II]].


== Support ==
== Support ==
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=== Official Demos ===
=== Official Demos ===
:* <span style="font-size:125%">'''[[OpenEMR Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.2.0 Demo]]''' -- '''This demo is the current stable release of OpenEMR.'''</span>
:* <span style="font-size:125%">'''[https://www.open-emr.org/demo/ OpenEMR Version 7.0.2 Demo]''' -- '''This demo is the current stable release of OpenEMR.'''</span>
:* [[OpenEMR Version 4.1.2 Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.1.2 Demo]] This demo is of the previous stable release of OpenEMR.
:* [[OpenEMR Version 4.1.1 Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.1.1 Demo]] This demo is of a prior stable release of OpenEMR.


=== Development Demos ===
=== Development Demos ===
:* [[Development Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.2.1 Development Demo]] -- This demo is of the newest development version of OpenEMR, and may contain features known not to work yet.
:* [[Development Demo|OpenEMR Version 7.0.3 Development Demo]] -- This demo is of the newest development version of OpenEMR, and may contain features known not to work yet. The "Up For Grab" demos can also be found here.
:* [[Development 4.2.0 Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.2.0 Development Demo]] -- This demo is of the current stable release of OpenEMR with latest patch applied (there is no sample data),
:* [[Development 7.0.2 Demo|OpenEMR Version 7.0.2 Development Demo]] -- This demo is of the current release of OpenEMR with latest patch applied.
:* [[Development 4.1.2 Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.1.2 Stable Demo]] -- This demo is of the previous stable release of OpenEMR with latest patch applied (there is no sample data).
:* [[Development 7.0.1 Demo|OpenEMR Version 7.0.1 Development Demo]] -- This demo is of a prior release of OpenEMR with latest patch applied.
:* [[Development 7.0.0 Demo|OpenEMR Version 7.0.0 Development Demo]] -- This demo is of a prior release of OpenEMR with latest patch applied.
:* [[Development 6.1.0 Demo|OpenEMR Version 6.1.0 Development Demo]] -- This demo is of a prior release of OpenEMR with latest patch applied.


== Downloads ==
== Downloads ==
:* [[OpenEMR Downloads|OpenEMR Downloads]] : '''Main OpenEMR download page.'''
:* [[OpenEMR Downloads|OpenEMR Downloads]] : '''Main OpenEMR download page.'''
:* [[OpenEMR Patches|Patches]] : Patches for OpenEMR versions 4.1.1, 4.1.0, 4.0.0, 3.2.0, and 3.1.0 .
:* [[OpenEMR Patches|Patches]] : Patches for OpenEMR versions.
:* [[OpenEMR Modules|Modules]] : Official OpenEMR modules.
:* [[OpenEMR Contributed Forms|Contributed Forms]] : A place for sharing contributed forms.
:* [[OpenEMR Contributed Forms|Contributed Forms]] : A place for sharing contributed forms.
:* [[OpenEMR Tools | Tools]] : A place for sharing contributed tools related to OpenEMR.
:* [[OpenEMR Tools | Tools]] : A place for sharing contributed tools related to OpenEMR.
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== Installation Manuals ==
== Installation Manuals ==
:* [[OpenEMR Installation Guides|OpenEMR Installation Guides]].
:* [[OpenEMR Installation Guides|OpenEMR Installation Guides]].
== Security  / Hardening ==
===Operating System===
:* [[Securing OpenEMR| Securing OpenEMR - Initial]]
:* [[Securing OpenEMR - Basic | Linux]]
===Web Server===
:* [[Securing OpenEMR - Apache | Apache]]
:* [[OpenEMR with nginx and php-fpm| Nginx]]
===Cloud Security===
:* [[Securing OpenEMR - AWS |Securing OpenEMR on AWS]]
===OpenEMR Security===
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]
===Codebase Security===
:* [[Codebase Security]]: Assessment, plan, and tracking of project progress to globally secure the codebase.
:* [[Report a Vulnerability]]:


== Upgrade Manuals ==
== Upgrade Manuals ==
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== User Manuals ==
== User Manuals ==
===Main===
===Main===
:* '''[[OpenEMR 4.2.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.2.0 User Manual]] <span style="color: red"> (Current stable release of OpenEMR)'''.
:* '''[[OpenEMR 7.0.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 7.0.2 User Manual]] <span style="color: red">(Current stable release of OpenEMR)'''</span>.
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.2 User Manual]].  
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 7.0.1 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 7.0.0 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 6.1.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 6.1.0 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 6.0.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 6.0.0 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 5.0.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 5.0.2 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 5.0.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 5.0.1 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 5.0.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 5.0.0 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.2.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.2.2 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.2.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.2.1 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.2.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.2.0 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.2 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.1 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.1 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.0 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.0 User Manual]].
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:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.1_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.1 Users Manual (PDF)].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.1_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.1 Users Manual (PDF)].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.0_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.0 Users Manual (PDF)].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.0_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.0 Users Manual (PDF)].
===API===
:* '''[[OpenEMR 7.0.2 API]] <span style="color: red">(Current stable release of OpenEMR)'''</span>.
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.1 API]]
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.0 API-prior|OpenEMR 7.0.0 API]]
:* [[OpenEMR 6.1.0 API]]
===B10===
:* '''[[OpenEMR 7.0 B10|OpenEMR 7.0.2 B10 Electronic health information (EHI) export]]'''
===Real World Testing===
:* '''[[Real World Testing]]''' (Real World testing and plans for ONC certification)
:* '''[[Submit 2023 Real World Testing]]''' (Instruction set for submitting 2023 Real World Testing report to OpenEMR Foundation)


===Supplementary===
===Supplementary===
:*ACL
::*[[Access_Controls_Listing|Access Control List]]
::*[[Adding_and_Removing_User_Permissions|Changing Permissions]]
::*[[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]]
:*Apps
::*[[Apps]]
:* Backup   
:* Backup   
::Lest you rue the day.
::Lest you rue the day.
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::*[[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools#Windows|Windows]].
::*[[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools#Windows|Windows]].
:::Take note of this [http://sourceforge.net/p/openemr/discussion/202505/thread/2a87885a/?page=0 Forum thread].
:::Take note of this [http://sourceforge.net/p/openemr/discussion/202505/thread/2a87885a/?page=0 Forum thread].
:*Billing
::*[[Macrium_Reflect_Backup_and_Recovery|System Image]]: Creation and recovery in 32/64 bit devices.
:*Billing
::*837P
:::*[[X12_837p_Reference|X12 837p Reference]], Version 4010.
:::*[https://apps.availity.com/availity/AvHelp/Glossary/Loops_and_Segments_in_EDI_Claims_X12_837_Files.htm Version 5010].
::*[[Charges Panel]].  
::*[[Charges Panel]].  
::*[[Credit_Card_Processing_Inside_OpenEMR|Credit Card Processing]].
::*[[Credit_Card_Processing_Inside_OpenEMR|Credit Card Processing]].
::*[[Review_EDI_History_Module|Review EDI History Module]].
::*[[OpenEMR 4.2.0 Fee Sheet Custom Service Categories|Fee Sheet Custom Service Categories]] 
::*[[OpenEMR_4.2.1_Fee_Sheet Review Button_and_CPT4_Link |Fee Sheet Review Button and CPT4 Link]]
::*[[Add Red Notification to Patient Billing Widget|Red Notification, Patient Billing Widget]].
::*[[Media:Patient_ledger.odt|Patient Ledger]]
::*Patient Statement with [[Media:Setting_up_the_statements_dunning_for_OpenEmr.pdf|Dunning Messages]].
:*Brute Force Login Prevention
::*[[Brute Force Login Prevention]]
:*Clinical Decision Rules   
:*Clinical Decision Rules   
::*[[CDR User Manual]].
::*[[CDR User Manual]].
::*[[Media:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf|CDR Guide]]: How to add rules for Clinical Quality Measures.
::*[[Media:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf|CDR Guide]]: How to add rules for Clinical Quality Measures.
:*Coding
::*[[Configure OpenEMR for ICD-10]].
:*Communication
:*Communication
::*[[HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder|Dated Reminders]].
::*[[Direct]]: Direct Project guide.
::*[[Direct]]: Direct Project guide.
::*[[Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows]].
::*[[Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows]].
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:::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]].
:::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]].
:::* [[Procedures_Module_Configuration_for_Manual_Result_Entry|Procedures Module Configuration for Manual Result Entry]]: A pictorial guide.   
:::* [[Procedures_Module_Configuration_for_Manual_Result_Entry|Procedures Module Configuration for Manual Result Entry]]: A pictorial guide.   
::* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]]: Communication with external laboratory facility.
:::* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]]: Communication with external laboratory facility.
::*[[Sample Create and Use Procedure Orders 4.1-4.2|Sample: Create and Use Procedure Orders  4.1-4.2]]
:*Documents
:*Documents
::*[[Faxing & Scanning]].
::*[[Faxing & Scanning]].
::*[[Templates for Patient Documents]]: How to download, modify & upload templates.
::*[[Templates for Patient Documents]]: How to download, modify & upload templates.
::*[[Patient Education]]: Providing preprinted materials to patients.
::*[[Patient Education]]: Providing preprinted materials to patients.
:*Efficiency Tools
::*[[Patient_Flow_Board|Patient Flow Board]].
::*[[Recall_Board|Recall Board]].
::*[[Random_Drug_Screening|Random Drug Screening]].
::*[[Review_EDI_History_Module|Review: EDI History Module]].
:*Forms  
:*Forms  
::*[[OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|Contributed Forms]]: 59 forms.
::*[[OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|Contributed Forms]]: 60 forms.
:::*[[CAMOS module]]: An intuitive interface for text organization and insertion in a patient's chart.  
::*[[Social Screening Tool]]: Form that measures Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). This form and the documentation are a good example and tutorial for building a form.
::*[[HOWTO_Register_OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|HOWTO Register OpenEMR Contributed Forms]] OpenEMR 5.0.x
:::*[[CAMOS module]]: An intuitive interface for text organization and insertion in a patient's chart.
:::*[[Eye_Exam|Eye Exam]]: The Comprehensive Ophthalmic Exam.
:::*[[Graphic_pain_map|Graphic Pain Map]]: Image uploading & annotations guide.
:::*[[Graphic_pain_map|Graphic Pain Map]]: Image uploading & annotations guide.
:::*[[Previews of Forms Distributed with OpenEMR|Form Previews]].
:::*[[Previews of Forms Distributed with OpenEMR|Form Previews]].
:::*[[Track Anything Form|Track Anything]]: A graph generating form for any data.
::*Layout Based Visit Forms.
::*Layout Based Visit Forms.
:::*[[LBV Forms]].
:::*[[LBV Forms]].
:::*[[Sample Layout Based Visit Form]].
:::*[[Sample Layout Based Visit Form]].
:::*[[LBV FORMS FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY]]: A pictorial tutorial.
:::*[[LBV FORMS FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY]]: A pictorial tutorial.
:::*[[Layout Based Validation]].
::*[[Nation Notes]]: LBV Form with a WYSIWYG editor.  
::*[[Nation Notes]]: LBV Form with a WYSIWYG editor.  
:::*[[Sample NationNotes Form]].   
:::*[[Sample NationNotes Form]].   
::*[[Simple Note Templates|Simple Note Templates]].
::*[[Simple Note Templates|Simple Note Templates]].
:*Illustration
:*Illustration
::*[[Videos and Animations]].  
::*[[Videos and Animations]].
:*Meaningful Use
::*[[OpenEMR 4.2.0 AMC Reports]].
:*Multi-factor Authentication
::*[[Multi-factor Authentication]]
:*Navigation
:*Navigation
::*[[Cross Reference Views]].
::*[[Cross Reference Views]].
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::*[[Facility Specific User Information]].
::*[[Facility Specific User Information]].
::*[[User Settings]]
::*[[User Settings]]
::*[[Role Based Menus]]
:*Prescription
:*Prescription
::*[[OpenEMR_ePrescribe|ePrescribing]].  
::*[[OpenEMR_ePrescribe|ePrescribing]].  
::*[[Pharmacy Dispensary Module]].
::*[[Pharmacy Dispensary Module]].
:*Reports
:*Reports
::*[[Media:Using_The_End_of_Day_Report_in_OpenEmr.pdf|End of Day Report]].    
::*[[End of Day Report]].
:*Scheduling
:*Scheduling
::*[[Calendar_Categories|Calendar Categories]]: Guide to change name, color & interval of appointments.
::*[[Calendar_Categories|Calendar Categories]]: Guide to change name, color & interval of appointments.
::*[[Calendar_Holidays|Holidays]]: How to set up holidays for the clinic.


== Configuration Manuals ==
== Configuration Manuals ==
=== General ===
=== General ===
:*[[DIY_IMPLEMENTATION_OF_OPENEMR|DIY Implementation of OpenEMR]]: A do-it-yourself guide with encouragements.
:* [[settings_lists|Description of Settings]]: Documentation of the settings in Administration->Globals and Administration->Lists.
:* [[Access Controls Listing|Description of Access Controls]]: Documentation of the settings in Administration->ACL.
:* [[Access Controls Listing|Description of Access Controls]]: Documentation of the settings in Administration->ACL.
:* [[OpenEMR Form Creation Tools| Forms - Form Creation Tools]]: Tools for editing existing forms, and creating new forms in OpenEMR.
:* [[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]]: A guide with examples and screenshots.
:* [[OpenEMR Backup Tools| Backup - Backup Tools]]: Backup Methods and Scripts in OpenEMR - Protecting Your Data.
:* [[Client Sided Validation]]
:* [[HOWTO: Create And Use Database Views|HOWTO: Create And Use Database Views]].
:* [[OpenEMR Backup Tools| Backup - Backup Tools]]: Backup Methods and Scripts in OpenEMR - Protecting Your Data.  
:* [[OpenEMR Database Conversion Tools| Database - Database Conversion Tools]]: Changing Data For Use in OpenEMR.
:* [[OpenEMR Database Conversion Tools| Database - Database Conversion Tools]]: Changing Data For Use in OpenEMR.
:* [[OpenEMR Internationalization Configuration| Language Translation Configuration]]: OpenEMR has a thriving translation community with languages already available.  If you have an interest in translating OpenEMR into your native language, please let us know.
:* [[Obliteration_of_OpenEMR|OpenEMR Deletion]].
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]]: Configuration/maintenance of multiple sites from one OpenEMR instance.
:* [[OpenEMR Form Creation Tools| Forms - Form Creation Tools]]: Tools for editing existing forms and creating new forms in OpenEMR.
:* [[DIY_IMPLEMENTATION_OF_OPENEMR|DIY Implementation of OpenEMR]]: A do-it-yourself guide with encouragements.
:* [[Hosted_OpenEMR|Installation in a hosted environment]].
:* [[OpenEMR Layout Selection| Layout Selection]]: Configuration and selection of three visual layouts with comparison screenshots. 
:* [[OpenEMR Internationalization Configuration| Language Translation Configuration]]: Translation of OpenEMR into your native language.
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]]: Configuration and maintenance of multiple sites from one OpenEMR instance.
:* [[Operating Systems]].
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]: Advice from the community on how to secure an OpenEMR instance.
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]: Advice from the community on how to secure an OpenEMR instance.
:* [[settings_lists|Description of Settings]]: Documentation of the settings in Administration->Globals and Administration->Lists.
:* [[OpenEMR Patient Statement Printing and Configuration Howtos| Patient Statement Printing/Configuration Howtos]].
:* [[OpenEMR Patient Statement Printing and Configuration Howtos| Patient Statement Printing/Configuration Howtos]].
:* [[OpenEMR Layout Selection| Layout Selection]]: OpenEMR now has three visual layouts to choose from. These instruction show how to configure this along with comparison screenshots.
:* [[MySQL/MariaDB SSL Support Howto]]
:* [[SSL Installation Howtos|SSL Install Howtos]].
:* [[SSL Installation Howtos|SSL Install Howtos]].  
:* [[OpenEMR UTF-8 Upgrade Howto|UTF-8 Upgrade Howto]].
:* [[OpenEMR UTF-8 Upgrade Howto|UTF-8 Upgrade Howto]]: Configuration of non-Latin scripts.
:* [[Operating Systems]]
:* [[Dual_Upgrade_of_OpenEMR_and_XAMPP_in_Windows|Windows Package Dual Upgrade]]: Simultaneous upgrades of XAMPP and OpenEMR.


=== Modules ===
=== Modules ===
:* [[OpenEMR Billing Setup Howtos| Billing - Billing Setup Howtos]]: How To Configure and Use OpenEMR For Billing.   
:* [[OpenEMR Billing Setup Howtos| Billing - Billing Setup Howtos]]: How To Configure and Use OpenEMR For Billing.   
:* [[OpenEMR Calendar| Calendar - Using The Calendar As A Tool]]: Using The Calendar As A Tool in OpenEMR.
:* [[OpenEMR Calendar| Calendar - Using The Calendar As A Tool]]: Using The Calendar As A Tool in OpenEMR.
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]] - Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows|Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows XAMPP]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration|Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration|Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration]].
:* [[Sms and Email Notification Howtos|Sms/Email Notification Howtos]].
:* [[Sms and Email Notification Howtos|Sms/Email Notification Howtos]].
:* [[Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows|Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows XAMPP]].
:* [[Carecoordination Module Configuration]]: Setup and Configuration of Z&H's Carecoordination module.
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]] - Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[HOWTO Setup and Use OpenEMR Groups Module|HOWTO Setup and Use OpenEMR Groups Module]].
:* [[Custom Modules for OpenEMR|Custom Modules for OpenEMR]]: Modules not in the released codebase but available for installation.  Preview here and contact the dev.


== Development ==
== Development ==
=== Release History ===
{| class="table table-bordered table-sm table-striped"
|-
! Version
! Release Date
! Milestones
|-
| '''1.0'''
| June, 2001
| Released as MP Pro (MedicalPractice Professional)
|-
| '''1.3'''
| July 5, 2002
| HIPAA, Released as OpenEMR under GPL
|-
| '''2.0.0'''
| June 30, 2003
|
|-
| '''2.5.2'''
| March 25, 2004
| Support for Health Level 7 (HL7)
|-
| '''2.7.2'''
| June 1, 2005
| Calendar overhaul, added access controls, code moved to SourceForge
|-
| '''2.8.0'''
| November 11, 2005
| Support for UB-92
|-
| '''2.8.1'''
| February 24, 2006
| Language translation support
|-
| '''2.8.2'''
| January 14, 2007
| Computer Aided Medical Ordering System (CAMOS) module, PHP5/MySQL5 Compatible
|-
| '''2.8.3'''
| October 4, 2007
| Support for HCFA 1500
|-
| '''2.9.0'''
| August 7, 2008
| Customizable layouts
|-
| '''3.0.1'''
| April 8, 2009
| Fully integrated phpGACL (PHP Generic Access Control Lists), Internationalization and localization efforts started
|-
| '''3.1.0'''
| August 28, 2009
| Full support for UTF-8
|-
| '''3.2.0'''
| February 16, 2010
| Layout based form builder module
|-
| '''4.0.0'''
| March 26, 2011
| 2011 ONC ''Modular'' Ambulatory EHR certification, Code repository changed from cvs to git
|-
| '''4.1.0'''
| September 23, 2011
| 2011 ONC '''Complete''' Ambulatory EHR certification
|-
| '''4.1.1'''
| August 31, 2012
| Support for ICD-10, translated into 19 languages
|-
| '''4.1.2'''
| August 17, 2013
| Interoperability
|-
| '''4.2.0'''
| December 28, 2014
| 2014 ONC ''Modular'' Ambulatory EHR Certification, Translated into 26 languages
|-
| '''4.2.1'''
| March 25, 2016
| 2014 ONC ''Modular'' Ambulatory EHR Certification, Translated into 30 languages
|-
| '''4.2.2'''
| May 19, 2016
| 2014 ONC ''Modular'' Ambulatory EHR Certification, PHP7 Compatible
|-
| '''5.0.0'''
| February 15, 2017
| 2014 ONC '''Complete''' Ambulatory EHR Certification, Code repository migrated to github
|-
| '''5.0.1'''
| April 23, 2018
| 2014 ONC '''Complete''' Ambulatory EHR Certification, PHP7.2 Compatible, Translated into 34 languages
|-
| '''5.0.2'''
| August 4, 2019
| 2014 ONC '''Complete''' Ambulatory EHR Certification, Translated into 34 languages
|-
| '''6.0.0'''
| January 5, 2021
| API, FHIR, SMART on FHIR, OAuth2, OIDC, PHP8.0 Compatible
|-
| '''6.0.0 Patch 1'''
| March 14, 2021
| WENO Exchange ePrescribing<br>
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine<br>
Various fixes inc. security fixes<br>
([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-0-0-patch-1-has-been-released/16276 See full summary of these and other changes])
|-
| '''6.0.0 Patch 2'''
| June 16, 2021
| [[GAD-7|GAD-7 questionnaire]]<br>
Patient portal improvements ([https://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/4221 #4221])<br>
Messaging improvement ([https://github.com/openemr/openemr/pull/4306 #4306])<br>
Various fixes inc. security fixes<br>
([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-0-0-patch-2-has-been-released/16750 See full summary of changes])<br>
([https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commits/rel-600?after=1dcd2a1972f69f1864889fee6d8eec931b85b397+34&branch=rel-600 See detailed list of all commits])
|-
| '''6.0.0 Patch 3'''
| October 20, 2021
| Support for fully integrated Telehealth [[OpenEMR Modules|Modules]]<br>
Patient portal improvements<br>
Various fixes inc. security fixes<br>
([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-0-0-patch-3-has-been-released/17302 See full summary of these and other changes])
|-
| '''6.0.0 Patch 4'''
| February 20, 2022
| Patient portal revamped - user interface improvement; patient form improvement; patient document template forms support template profiles and patient groups<br>
Critical security fixes<br>
([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-0-0-patch-4-has-been-released/17892 See full summary of these and other changes])
|-
| '''6.1.0'''
| March 22, 2022
| ([[Release_Features#Version_6.1.0|See full summary of changes]])
|-
| '''6.1.0 Patch 1'''
| April 24, 2022
| ([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-6-1-0-patch-1-has-been-released/18366 See full summary of changes])
|-
| '''7.0.0'''
| July 19, 2022
| ([[Release_Features#Version_7.0.0|See full summary of changes]])
|-
| '''7.0.0 Patch 1'''
| August 7, 2022
| ([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-7-0-0-patch-1-has-been-released/18904 See full summary of changes])
|-
| '''7.0.0 Patch 2'''
| November 30, 2022
| ([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-7-0-0-patch-2-has-been-released/19537 See full summary of changes])
|-
| '''7.0.1'''
| April 26, 2023
| ([[Release_Features#Version_7.0.1|See full summary of changes]])
|-
| '''7.0.1 Patch 1'''
| May 30, 2023
| ([https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-7-0-1-patch-1-has-been-released/20594 See full summary of changes])
|-
| '''7.0.2'''
| November 15, 2023
| ([[Release_Features#Version_7.0.2|See full summary of changes]])
|}
=== Developer Manuals ===
=== Developer Manuals ===
:* [[New Developer Information|Information For New Developers]]: If you are a developer looking to contribute to the project, check this page for details on how to get started.
:* [[New Developer Information|Information For New Developers]]: If you are a developer looking to contribute to the project, check this page for details on how to get started.
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:*[[OpenEMR Project Marketplace]].
:*[[OpenEMR Project Marketplace]].
:*[[Request for Proposals (RfP's)]].
:*[[Request for Proposals (RfP's)]].
=== Quality Management System ===
:*[[Quality_management_system_(MU3))|Quality Management System]]
=== Roadmaps ===
:*[[Roadmaps#OpenEMR_Project_Roadmap|OpenEMR Project Roadmap]]
:*[[Roadmaps#OEMR_Organization_Roadmap|OEMR Organization Roadmap]]


=== Repository ===
=== Repository ===
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:* [[Using Git with OpenEMR]]: Example workflow for preparing patches for OpenEMR with Git.
:* [[Using Git with OpenEMR]]: Example workflow for preparing patches for OpenEMR with Git.
:* [[Git Migration]]: Documentation of the migration from the cvs repository to the git repository, which was completed on 10/30/2010.
:* [[Git Migration]]: Documentation of the migration from the cvs repository to the git repository, which was completed on 10/30/2010.
=== Testing ===
:* [[Continuous Integration]]
:* [[Manual Tests]]
:* [[Selenium Testing]]
:* [[Automated Testing]]: OpenEMR has an automated test suite designed to help ensure that the code does what it's supposed to and that new features do not break existing features. '''(note that this thing has been broken/not used for some time now)'''.


=== Internationalization ===
=== Internationalization ===
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:* [[Code Types]]: Explains the current scheme for containing code types (such as ICD9, CPT) etc.
:* [[Code Types]]: Explains the current scheme for containing code types (such as ICD9, CPT) etc.
:* [[Diagnostic Codes Development]]: Current plan/implementation for diagnostic code sets (ICD9,ICD10,SNOMED, etc.).
:* [[Diagnostic Codes Development]]: Current plan/implementation for diagnostic code sets (ICD9,ICD10,SNOMED, etc.).
:* [[Comlink Telehealth]]: Telehealth Module sponsored by Comlink, Inc and included in OpenEMR 7.0.0 (patch 2+).


=== Development Guides ===
=== Development Guides ===
:* [[User_Interface_Development|User Interface Development]]: Place to show user interface standards
:* [[Smarty]]: Using OpenEMR's embedded Smarty templating engine.
:* [[Smarty]]: Using OpenEMR's embedded Smarty templating engine.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV Forms]]: Creating Layout Based forms.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV Forms]]: Creating Layout Based forms.
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:* [[OpenEMR_Xml_Form_Generator|OpenEMR Xml Form Generator]] : XML based forms (generates php).
:* [[OpenEMR_Xml_Form_Generator|OpenEMR Xml Form Generator]] : XML based forms (generates php).
:* [[Image Based Forms]]: Using MI2's new image based forms interface.
:* [[Image Based Forms]]: Using MI2's new image based forms interface.
:* [[Creating Modules]]: How to extend OpenEMR through the creation of modules
:* [[Twig Development]]: How to use Twig in the OpenEMR environment


=== Embedded Components ===
=== Embedded Components ===
:* [[ADODB]]: ADOdb Database Abstraction Library for PHP.
:* [[ADODB]]: ADOdb Database Abstraction Library for PHP.
:* [[FancyBox]]: hover-over iframes, used in the user interface.
:* [[Composer and NPM]]: Mechanisms to standardize libraries and assets that are used by OpenEMR; and lots of other cool stuff.
:* [[FancyBox]]: hover-over iframes, used in the user interface. (Note this component was removed in OpenEMR 5.0.1 and later)
:* [[Gritter]]: pop-up bubbles, for notifications.
:* [[Gritter]]: pop-up bubbles, for notifications.
:* [[html2pdf]]: OpenEMR's embedded html2pdf.
:* [[html2pdf]]: OpenEMR's embedded html2pdf.
:* [[Jquery]]: a javascript toolkit, that makes writing javascript easier.
:* [[Jquery]]: a javascript toolkit, that makes writing javascript easier.
:* Open Flash Chart: Embedded javascript flash graphing for for graphing vitals other numeric data in forms. (Note this component was removed in OpenEMR 5.0.0 and later)
:* [[PDF]]: pdf libraries/packages in OpenEMR
:* [[PhpGacl]]: OpenEMR's embedded php-GACL (access controls).
:* [[PhpGacl]]: OpenEMR's embedded php-GACL (access controls).
:* [[PhpMyAdmin]]: OpenEMR's embedded phpMyAdmin (database administration tool).
:* [[PhpMyAdmin]]: OpenEMR's embedded phpMyAdmin (database administration tool). ('''requires PHP 5.5+''') (Note this component was removed in OpenEMR 5.0.1 and later)
:* Open Flash Chart: Embedded javascript flash graphing for for graphing vitals other numeric data in forms.
:* Postnuke Calendar.
:* Smarty PostCalendar.
:* [[Smarty_Module|Smarty]]
:* [[Zend]]
:* [[Zend]] ('''requires PHP 5.6.0+''')


=== File Formats Used ===
=== File Formats Used ===
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=== Security ===
=== Security ===
:* [[Security Alert Fixes]]: Track security alerts and fixes.
:* [[Codebase Security]]: Assessment, plan, and tracking of project progress to globally secure the codebase.
:* [[Codebase Security]]: Assessment, plan, and tracking of project progress to globally secure the codebase.
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]: Advice from the community on how to secure an OpenEMR instance.
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]: Advice from the community on how to secure an OpenEMR instance.
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:* [[Steps for an official release]]: Documented the steps for an official full release.
:* [[Steps for an official release]]: Documented the steps for an official full release.
:* [[OpenEMR Acknowledgments]]: Contributors (testers, bug fixers, developers, translators, etc.) can enter their information here if they want to by included in the Acknowledgments Notice.
:* [[OpenEMR Acknowledgments]]: Contributors (testers, bug fixers, developers, translators, etc.) can enter their information here if they want to by included in the Acknowledgments Notice.
:* [[Release Features | New Features in Each Release]]: New features in each release (starting from version 4.0).
:* [[Release Features | New Features in Each Release]]: New features in each release.
:* [[QA/Release Process| Status of an ongoing new release process]]: Listing of active bugs and planned features with status for an ongoing release.
:* [[QA/Release Process| Status of an ongoing new release process]]: Listing of active bugs and planned features with status for an ongoing release.


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:* [[OpenEMR Wiki]]: OpenEMR wiki description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR Wiki]]: OpenEMR wiki description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR Forum]]: OpenEMR forum description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR Forum]]: OpenEMR forum description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR Chat]]: OpenEMR chat description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR IRC]]: OpenEMR IRC chat channel description.
:* [[OpenEMR IRC]]: OpenEMR IRC chat channel description.
:* [[OpenEMR Twitter Feed]]: OpenEMR twitter feed description.
:* [[OpenEMR Twitter Feed]]: OpenEMR twitter feed description.
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:* [[OpenEMR Google Plus Page|OpenEMR Google+ Page]]: OpenEMR Google+ page.
:* [[OpenEMR Google Plus Page|OpenEMR Google+ Page]]: OpenEMR Google+ page.
:* [[OpenEMR Diaspora Page]]: OpenEMR Diaspora Page.
:* [[OpenEMR Diaspora Page]]: OpenEMR Diaspora Page.
:* [[OpenEMR Mastodon Page]]: OpenEMR Mastodon Page.
:* [[OpenEMR Community Demo Development]]: Description for setting up the community demo.
:* [[OpenEMR Community Demo Development]]: Description for setting up the community demo.
:* [[OpenEMR Slack Chat]]: OpenEMR Slack Chat description.
:* [[OpenEMR PHPStorm Setup]]: Tips and Tricks for developing OpenEMR on PHPStorm


=== Miscellaneous ===
=== Miscellaneous ===
:* [[Automated Testing]]: OpenEMR has an automated test suite designed to help ensure that the code does what it's supposed to and that new features do not break existing features. '''(note that this thing has been broken/not used for some time now)'''.
:* [[How to Document Your Code Properly|How to Document Code]]: A guide for developers to document their code properly.
:* [[How to Document Your Code Properly|How to Document Code]]: A guide for developers to document their code properly.
:* [http://oemr.alltechservices-ia.com/nav.html?index.html PhpXref]: For those of you familiar with PhpXref, here is a parsed copy of 4.0.0. '''It needs more documentation'''.
:* [http://oemr.alltechservices-ia.com/nav.html?index.html PhpXref]: For those of you familiar with PhpXref, here is a parsed copy of 4.0.0. '''It needs more documentation'''.


== Virtual Appliances ==
== Virtual Appliances ==
:* [[Virtual Appliances Overview|Virtual Appliances Overview]]
:* [[OpenEMR_Downloads#Appliance|OpenEMR 5.0.0 Virtual Appliance]]
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.1 Virtual Appliance|OpenEMR 4.1.1 Virtual Appliance]]
:* [[OpenEMR Appliance Help and Tips|Help and Tips]]: Variety of help and tips for the OpenEMR Appliance. Describes how to auto-start the OpenEMR-Appliance(VMware Player) in Windows.
:* [[Appliance Developers Page]]: Page for Appliance development.


== ISO ==
== ISO ==
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=== Articles ===
=== Articles ===
:* '''[[wikipedia:OpenEMR|OpenEMR on Wikipedia]] (Current Article)'''.
:* '''[[wikipedia:OpenEMR|OpenEMR on Wikipedia]] (Current Article)'''.
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12710998-openemr-offers-panel-of-turn-key-solutions-with-amazons-cloud-services.html OpenEMR Offers a Panel of Turn-Key Solutions with Amazon's Cloud Services] (May, 2018)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12707115-openemr-cloud-standard-edition-now-available-in-aws-marketplace.html OpenEMR Cloud Standard Edition Now Available in AWS Marketplace] [[media:12707115-openemr-cloud-standard-edition-now-available-in-aws-marketplace.pdf|(pdf)]] (May, 2018)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12704630-openemr-version-5-01-released-ushers-in-golden-age-for-openemr.html OpenEMR Version 5.0.1 Released: Ushers in Golden Age for OpenEMR] [[media:12704630-openemr-version-5-01-released-ushers-in-golden-age-for-openemr.pdf|(pdf)]] (April, 2018)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12699160-openemr-releases-medical-image-viewing-support.html OpenEMR Releases Medical Image Viewing Support] [[media:OpenEMR Releases Medical Image Viewing Support.pdf|(pdf)]] (March, 2018)
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/year-in-review/ 2017 Year in Review] (January, 2018)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12685176-openemr-is-accepting-donations-on-open-collective.html OpenEMR is Accepting Donations on Open Collective] [[media:-12685176-openemr-is-accepting-donations-on-open-collective.pdf|(pdf)]] (January, 2018)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12682793-openemr-cloud-express-now-available-on-aws-marketplace.html OpenEMR Cloud Express Now Available on AWS Marketplace] [[media:-12682793-openemr-cloud-express-now-available-on-aws-marketplace.pdf|(pdf)]] (December, 2017)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12676836-hurricane-maria-puerto-rico-and-the-success-of-openemr-customers.html Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico, and the Success of OpenEMR Customers] [[media:12676836-hurricane-maria-puerto-rico-and-the-success-of-openemr-customers.pdf|(pdf)]] (November, 2017)
:* [http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2017/11/want-simple-easy-use-emr-well-can-free.html Want a simple and easy-to-use EMR? Well, you can have it for free. A case for open-source software in medicine.] (November, 2017)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12671643-openemr-helps-support-medical-hackathon-at-virginia-commonwealth-university.html OpenEMR Helps Support Medical Hackathon at Virginia Commonwealth University] [[media:-12671643-openemr-helps-support-medical-hackathon-at-virginia-commonwealth-university.pdf‎|(pdf)]] (October, 2017)
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/blogs/ramaduro/2017-09-03/community-health-network-houston-leverages-open-source-tech-help-victims-h Community Health Network in Houston Leverages Open Source Tech to Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey] (September, 2017)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12658184-openemr-launches-easy-install-option-for-amazons-cloud-services.html OpenEMR Launches Easy Install Option for Amazon's Cloud Services] [[media:-12658184-openemr-launches-easy-install-option-for-amazons-cloud-services.pdf|(pdf)]] (August, 2017)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12653947-openemr-community-responds-to-hrsa-call-for-advanced-ehr-solutions-for-community-health-centers.html OpenEMR Community Responds to HRSA Call for Advanced EHR Solutions for Community Health Centers] [[media:-12653947-openemr-community-responds-to-hrsa-call-for-advanced-ehr-solutions-for-community-health-centers.pdf|(pdf)]] (July, 2017)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12652463-openemr-open-source-ehr-solution-strong-candidate-for-hrsa-funding-for-health-centers-to-expand-behavioral-health-and-substance-abuse-services.html OpenEMR, Open Source EHR Solution, Strong Candidate for HRSA Funding for Health Centers to Expand Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Services] [[media:-12652463-openemr-open-source-ehr-solution-strong-candidate-for-hrsa-funding-for-health-centers-to-expand-behavioral-health-and-substance-abuse-services.pdf|(pdf)]] (July, 2017)
:* [https://www.prlog.org/12650152-openemr-consortiums-proposal-for-us-coast-guards-ehr-released-to-the-public.html OpenEMR Consortium's Proposal for U.S. Coast Guard's EHR Released to the Public] [[media:-12650152-openemr-consortiums-proposal-for-us-coast-guards-ehr-released-to-the-public.pdf|(pdf)]] (July, 2017)
:* [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/06/prweb14420001.htm OpenEMR Consortium Proposes Open Source EHR Solution to U.S. Coast Guard] [[media:14420001.pdf|(pdf)]] (June, 2017)
:* [http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/openemr-achieves-complete-meaningful-use-certification-with-release-50-300415752.html OpenEMR Achieves Complete Meaningful Use Certification with Release 5.0] (March, 2017)
:* [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/02/prweb14087456.htm New Technology Makes EMRs Easier, Searchable, More Secure] (February, 2017)
:* [https://opensource.com/16/12/yearbook-7-cool-little-projects 7 cool little open source projects that stood out in 2016] (December, 2016)
:* [http://www.opensourcehealth.com/open-source-health-announces-openemr-collaboration-with-more-then-50000-annual-downloads-to-clinics-in-200-countries/ Open Source Health Announces openEMR Collaboration with more then 50,000 annual downloads to Clinics in 200 Countries] (December, 2014).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/growing-openemr-business-community The Growing 'OpenEMR' Business Community] (November, 2013).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/growing-openemr-business-community The Growing 'OpenEMR' Business Community] (November, 2013).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/us-peace-corps-adopts-openemr-use-77-countries-world-wide U.S. Peace Corps Adopts OpenEMR for use in 77 Countries World-wide] (November, 2013).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/us-peace-corps-adopts-openemr-use-77-countries-world-wide U.S. Peace Corps Adopts OpenEMR for use in 77 Countries World-wide] (November, 2013).
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:* [[OpenEMR_Architecture|OpenEMR Architecture. T. Simbini]] (2006).
:* [[OpenEMR_Architecture|OpenEMR Architecture. T. Simbini]] (2006).
:* [[The_OpenEMR_Community|The OpenEMR Community. Margaret Donahue]] (2006).
:* [[The_OpenEMR_Community|The OpenEMR Community. Margaret Donahue]] (2006).
===Blogs===
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/open-source-creates-secure-world/ Open Source Software Creates a More Secure World] (March, 2019)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/sponsoring-healthhacks-2018/ OpenEMR Announces Sponsorship of HealthHacks 2018] (October, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/7-features-to-look-for-in-your-medical-practice-management-software/ 7 Features to Look For in Your Medical Practice Management Software] (September, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/openemr-offers-panel-of-turn-key-solutions-with-amazons-cloud-services/ OpenEMR Offers a Panel of Turn-Key Solutions with Amazon's Cloud Services] (May, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/openemr-cloud-standard-edition-now-available-in-aws-marketplace/ OpenEMR Cloud Standard Edition Now Available in AWS Marketplace] (May, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/openemr-version-501-released-ushers-in-golden-age-for-openemr/ OpenEMR Version 5.0.1 Released: Ushers in Golden Age for OpenEMR] (April, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/great-long-term-choice/ OpenEMR, A Great Long Term Choice] (March, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/medical-image-viewer/ OpenEMR Medical Image Viewer] (March, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/embracing-docker/ Embracing Docker] (January, 2018)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/accepting-donations-on-opencollective/ Accepting Donations on OpenCollective] (December, 2017)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/success-at-healthhacks-2017/ Students Showcase Solutions for Developing Nations at HealthHacks 2017] (November, 2017)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/openemr-at-wonca-2017/ OpenEMR at WONCA SAR] (November, 2017)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/hurricane-maria-puerto-rico-openemr-success/ Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico, and the success of OpenEMR customers] (November, 2017)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/healthhacks-at-vcu-2017/ OpenEMR and the 2017 VCU HealthHacks] (October, 2017)
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/blog/post/openemr-announces-initial-availability-of-openemr-cloud-on-aws/ OpenEMR Announces Initial Availability of OpenEMR Cloud on AWS] (August, 2017)


=== Videos and Presentations ===
=== Videos and Presentations ===
:* WONCA SAR Conference: Kathmandu, Nepal (2017)
::* "Improving Outpatient and Inpatient Care with the OpenEMR Platform" By Matthew Vita and Dr. Andre Millet
::*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrORhyf4ce0 Video]
::* Saturday, November 25th
:* National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference: New Orleans (2017)
::* "Customizing an Open Source Electronic Health Record System" By Dr. Joyce Boyd.
::* [[Media:Boyd_DNP_2017_Abstract.pdf‎|Abstract]]
::* Thursday, September 14th at 1:00 pm in the Poydras Room.
:* VADNP (Virginia Association of DNPs) Conference (2017)
::* "Customizing an Open Source Electronic Health Record System" By Dr. Joyce Boyd.
::* [[Media:J_Boyd_VA_DNP_PROJECT_Poster.pdf|Poster]]
::* Poster was presented on June 16, 2017.
::* Awards: Poster was awarded second place.
:* Linux Action Show (2017).
::* "Taking Linux to Heart": Discussion of a OpenEMR use case in a cardiology practice.
::* Starts at 30:55 in the following video:
:::*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loH5A_ZR4ew
:* POSSCON Presentation (2013).
:* POSSCON Presentation (2013).
::* ''Implementation of OpenEMR in a Paper Primary Care Office'' By Diane Petersen and Dr. Samuel Bowen.
::* ''Implementation of OpenEMR in a Paper Primary Care Office'' By Diane Petersen and Dr. Samuel Bowen.
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==Events==
==Events==
:*Free Webinars.
::*Twice monthly webinars by [[OpenEMR_Professional_Support#Z.26H_Healthcare_Solutions.2C_LLC.|ZH Healthcare]]. See [http://www.eventbrite.com/org/2981993855 schedule].
:*Conference Calls.
:*Conference Calls.
::*Weekly conference call that is open to public and sponsored by the OEMR organization.
::*Twice weekly conference call that is open to public.
::*[[OpenEMR Weekly Conference Call Details|Details]].
:::*[[OpenEMR Twice Weekly Conference Call Details|Details]].
::*[[OpenEMR Specific call agendas/minutes|Specific call agenda/minutes]].
::*Once monthly OpenEMR Development Lecture Series that is open to the public.
:*OpenEMR MEETUP!
:::*[https://www.open-emr.org/lectures/ OpenEMR Development Lecture Series].
::*Quarterly meeting (ie. more like a social gathering) that is open to public and sponsored by the OEMR organization.
::*Once monthly OpenEMR Foundation board meeting that is open to the public.
::*[[OpenEMR Specific meeting agenda/minutes|Specific meeting agenda/minutes]].
:::*[[OpenEMR Foundation Monthly Conference Call Details|Details]].
:*IRC Discussions.
:*IRC Discussions.
::*Considering a weekly IRC discussion time at [irc://testnet.freenode.net/#openemr #openemr].
::*Considering a weekly IRC discussion time at [irc://testnet.freenode.net/#openemr #openemr].
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==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==
:*[[Google_Summer_of_Code_-_OpenEMR|Google Summer of Code]] - OpenEMR is planning to submit an application for GSOC 2013.
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/welcome/ Welcome page]
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/privacy/ open-emr.org Privacy Policy]
:*[[OpenEMR is not Affiliated with LibreHealth]]
:*[[OpenEMR Logos]]
:*[[Google_Summer_of_Code_-_OpenEMR|Google Summer of Code]] - OpenEMR is planning to submit an application for GSOC 2022.
:*[[OpenEMR Forum Guidelines]]: A guide to Forum etiquette.
:*[[OpenEMR Forum Guidelines]]: A guide to Forum etiquette.
:*[[HRSA Funding of Health Centers]]
:*[[Marketplace AWS Cloud Packages Comparison]]
:*[[AWS Cloud Packages Comparison]]
:*[[OpenEMR - Google Code-in Tasks]]
:*[[Critical Security Fix for CVE-2017-16540]]
:*[[Critical Security Fix for OpenEMR setup.php]]


==Organizations Supporting OpenEMR==
==Organizations Supporting OpenEMR==
:*[http://sourceforge.net Sourceforge]: Provides the OpenEMR project with free tools, including project management, file release repository, bug tracker, forums, and web space/server for the [http://www.open-emr.org OpenEMR] website and web tools.
:*[[OpenEMR_Foundation_wiki_page|OpenEMR Foundation]]
:*[http://oemr.org OEMR]: OEMR is a 501(c)(3) organization supporting OpenEMR.
:*[[OpenEMR Consortium]]
:*[[OEMR_wiki_page|OEMR (this organization no longer exists)]]


=Wiki Instructions=
=Wiki Instructions=
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:* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list].
:* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/ACCOUNT_REQUEST_AND_WIKI_AUTHORSHIP_PRIMER Account Request and Wiki Authorship Primer] - How to get an account and start a Wiki article.
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/ACCOUNT_REQUEST_AND_WIKI_AUTHORSHIP_PRIMER Account Request and Wiki Authorship Primer] - How to get an account and start a Wiki article.
:* [[Testing Stuff Out Page]]




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OpenEMR is a Free and Open Source electronic health records and medical practice management application. It features fully integrated electronic health records, practice management, scheduling, electronic billing, internationalization, free support, a vibrant community, and a whole lot more. It can run on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and many other platforms.


Current ONC Certification

  • Disclaimer: This Health IT Module is compliant with the ONC Certification Criteria for Health IT and has been certified by an ONC-ACB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Developer Name: OpenEMR Foundation
  • Product Name: OpenEMR
  • Version: 7.0
  • Certification number: 15.05.05.3115.OPEN.01.00.1.220708
  • Certification date: July 8, 2022
  • Criteria certified: 170.315(a)(1), 170.315(a)(2), 170.315(a)(5), 170.315(a)(9), 170.315(a)(12), 170.315(a)(14), 170.315(b)(1), 170.315(b)(10), 170.315(c)(1), 170.315(c)(2), 170.315(c)(3), 170.315(d)(1), 170.315(d)(2), 170.315(d)(3), 170.315(d)(4), 170.315(d)(5), 170.315(d)(6), 170.315(d)(7), 170.315(d)(8), 170.315(d)(9), 170.315(d)(12), 170.315(d)(13), 170.315(e)(3), 170.315(g)(2), 170.315(g)(3), 170.315(g)(4), 170.315(g)(5), 170.315(g)(6), 170.315(g)(7), 170.315(g)(9), 170.315(g)(10), 170.315(h)(1).
  • CQMs certified: CMS22, CMS69, CMS122, CMS124, CMS125, CMS127, CMS130, CMS138, CMS147, CMS165.
  • Additional Software: EMR Direct Interoperability Engine 2017 (for criteria 170.315(b)(1) and 170.315(h)(1)) and AccessGUDID Version 2 (for criteria 170.315(a)(14)).
  • This is free software except for the following exception. There is one third party services which is required to be used with this software to fulfill ONC certification compliance, which is the EMR Direct phimail service (approximate pricing is $300 setup fee and $150 yearly per provider).
  • Go to CHPL link
  • View Certificate
  • Real World Testing
  • Summary of ONC Certification:


2014 ONC Ambulatory EHR Certification - retired

Please note that 2014 ONC Certification has been retired and is no longer valid.
See here for the work it took to obtain 2014 ONC Ambulatory Complete EHR Certification: Certification Stage II Project Page


2011 ONC Ambulatory EHR Certification - retired

Please note that 2011 ONC Certification has been retired and is no longer valid.
See this page if interested in how certification was achieved: Certification Project Archive

Support

  • OpenEMR Support Guide: Guide for users on how to take the most advantage of free and professional support for OpenEMR.
  • Professional Support: The OpenEMR project has a large number of vendors and individuals who offer their services supporting, installing, hosting and customizing OpenEMR.
  • DIY Implementation of OpenEMR: A do-it-yourself guide with encouragements.

Demos

Official Demos

Development Demos

Downloads

Installation Manuals

Security / Hardening

Operating System

Web Server

Cloud Security

OpenEMR Security

Codebase Security

Upgrade Manuals

User Manuals

Main

API

B10

Real World Testing

Supplementary

  • ACL
  • Apps
  • Backup
Lest you rue the day.
Take note of this Forum thread.
  • Billing
  • 837P
  • Brute Force Login Prevention
  • Clinical Decision Rules
  • Coding
  • Communication
  • Data Import
  • Diagnostic Studies
Step wise explanation of how to configure Procedures:
  • Documents
  • Efficiency Tools
  • Forms
  • Layout Based Visit Forms.
  • Illustration
  • Meaningful Use
  • Multi-factor Authentication
  • Navigation
  • Practice Setup
  • Prescription
  • Reports
  • Scheduling

Configuration Manuals

General

Modules

Development

Release History

Version Release Date Milestones
1.0 June, 2001 Released as MP Pro (MedicalPractice Professional)
1.3 July 5, 2002 HIPAA, Released as OpenEMR under GPL
2.0.0 June 30, 2003
2.5.2 March 25, 2004 Support for Health Level 7 (HL7)
2.7.2 June 1, 2005 Calendar overhaul, added access controls, code moved to SourceForge
2.8.0 November 11, 2005 Support for UB-92
2.8.1 February 24, 2006 Language translation support
2.8.2 January 14, 2007 Computer Aided Medical Ordering System (CAMOS) module, PHP5/MySQL5 Compatible
2.8.3 October 4, 2007 Support for HCFA 1500
2.9.0 August 7, 2008 Customizable layouts
3.0.1 April 8, 2009 Fully integrated phpGACL (PHP Generic Access Control Lists), Internationalization and localization efforts started
3.1.0 August 28, 2009 Full support for UTF-8
3.2.0 February 16, 2010 Layout based form builder module
4.0.0 March 26, 2011 2011 ONC Modular Ambulatory EHR certification, Code repository changed from cvs to git
4.1.0 September 23, 2011 2011 ONC Complete Ambulatory EHR certification
4.1.1 August 31, 2012 Support for ICD-10, translated into 19 languages
4.1.2 August 17, 2013 Interoperability
4.2.0 December 28, 2014 2014 ONC Modular Ambulatory EHR Certification, Translated into 26 languages
4.2.1 March 25, 2016 2014 ONC Modular Ambulatory EHR Certification, Translated into 30 languages
4.2.2 May 19, 2016 2014 ONC Modular Ambulatory EHR Certification, PHP7 Compatible
5.0.0 February 15, 2017 2014 ONC Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification, Code repository migrated to github
5.0.1 April 23, 2018 2014 ONC Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification, PHP7.2 Compatible, Translated into 34 languages
5.0.2 August 4, 2019 2014 ONC Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification, Translated into 34 languages
6.0.0 January 5, 2021 API, FHIR, SMART on FHIR, OAuth2, OIDC, PHP8.0 Compatible
6.0.0 Patch 1 March 14, 2021 WENO Exchange ePrescribing

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Various fixes inc. security fixes
(See full summary of these and other changes)

6.0.0 Patch 2 June 16, 2021 GAD-7 questionnaire

Patient portal improvements (#4221)
Messaging improvement (#4306)
Various fixes inc. security fixes
(See full summary of changes)
(See detailed list of all commits)

6.0.0 Patch 3 October 20, 2021 Support for fully integrated Telehealth Modules

Patient portal improvements
Various fixes inc. security fixes
(See full summary of these and other changes)

6.0.0 Patch 4 February 20, 2022 Patient portal revamped - user interface improvement; patient form improvement; patient document template forms support template profiles and patient groups

Critical security fixes
(See full summary of these and other changes)

6.1.0 March 22, 2022 (See full summary of changes)
6.1.0 Patch 1 April 24, 2022 (See full summary of changes)
7.0.0 July 19, 2022 (See full summary of changes)
7.0.0 Patch 1 August 7, 2022 (See full summary of changes)
7.0.0 Patch 2 November 30, 2022 (See full summary of changes)
7.0.1 April 26, 2023 (See full summary of changes)
7.0.1 Patch 1 May 30, 2023 (See full summary of changes)
7.0.2 November 15, 2023 (See full summary of changes)

Developer Manuals

Projects

Quality Management System

Roadmaps

Repository

Testing

Internationalization

Modules and Modular Interfaces

Development Guides

Embedded Components

  • ADODB: ADOdb Database Abstraction Library for PHP.
  • Composer and NPM: Mechanisms to standardize libraries and assets that are used by OpenEMR; and lots of other cool stuff.
  • FancyBox: hover-over iframes, used in the user interface. (Note this component was removed in OpenEMR 5.0.1 and later)
  • Gritter: pop-up bubbles, for notifications.
  • html2pdf: OpenEMR's embedded html2pdf.
  • Jquery: a javascript toolkit, that makes writing javascript easier.
  • Open Flash Chart: Embedded javascript flash graphing for for graphing vitals other numeric data in forms. (Note this component was removed in OpenEMR 5.0.0 and later)
  • PDF: pdf libraries/packages in OpenEMR
  • PhpGacl: OpenEMR's embedded php-GACL (access controls).
  • PhpMyAdmin: OpenEMR's embedded phpMyAdmin (database administration tool). (requires PHP 5.5+) (Note this component was removed in OpenEMR 5.0.1 and later)
  • Postnuke Calendar.
  • Smarty
  • Zend (requires PHP 5.6.0+)

File Formats Used

Security

  • Codebase Security: Assessment, plan, and tracking of project progress to globally secure the codebase.
  • Securing OpenEMR: Advice from the community on how to secure an OpenEMR instance.

Release Process

Package Development

Project Tools

Miscellaneous

  • How to Document Code: A guide for developers to document their code properly.
  • PhpXref: For those of you familiar with PhpXref, here is a parsed copy of 4.0.0. It needs more documentation.

Virtual Appliances

ISO

Apps

Troubleshooting

  • General Troubleshooting -- general problems people have experienced with OpenEMR, and (hopefully) their solutions.
  • Common Installation Problems -- problems people have experienced installing OpenEMR, and (hopefully) their solutions.
  • Take advantage of the free community support. If you have a question to ask?

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Not only for beginners.

OpenEMR Articles and Presentations

Articles

Blogs

Videos and Presentations

  • WONCA SAR Conference: Kathmandu, Nepal (2017)
  • "Improving Outpatient and Inpatient Care with the OpenEMR Platform" By Matthew Vita and Dr. Andre Millet
  • Video
  • Saturday, November 25th
  • National Doctors of Nursing Practice Conference: New Orleans (2017)
  • "Customizing an Open Source Electronic Health Record System" By Dr. Joyce Boyd.
  • Abstract
  • Thursday, September 14th at 1:00 pm in the Poydras Room.
  • VADNP (Virginia Association of DNPs) Conference (2017)
  • "Customizing an Open Source Electronic Health Record System" By Dr. Joyce Boyd.
  • Poster
  • Poster was presented on June 16, 2017.
  • Awards: Poster was awarded second place.
  • Linux Action Show (2017).
  • "Taking Linux to Heart": Discussion of a OpenEMR use case in a cardiology practice.
  • Starts at 30:55 in the following video:
  • POSSCON Presentation (2013).
  • Implementation of OpenEMR in a Paper Primary Care Office By Diane Petersen and Dr. Samuel Bowen.
  • Portland Linux/Unix Group Presentation (2013).
  • OpenEMR Implementation By Diane Petersen.
  • Libre Software Meeting (2012).
  • OpenEMR, a multi-language free open source electronic health record for international use By Dr. Samuel Bowen.
  • Ohio LinuxFest Presentation (2011).
  • Taking OpenEMR to Meaningful Use Certification and Beyond By Dr Samuel Bowen.
  • Portland Linux/Unix Group Presentation (2011).
  • Introduction to OpenEMR By Tony McCormick.
  • POSSCON Presentation (2011).
  • The Development & Growth of the OpenEMR Project By Dr Samuel Bowen and Tony McCormick.
  • OSCON Presentation (2010).
  • Taking OpenEMR, a GPL EMR to ARRA Meaningful Use Certification and beyond Presentation By Dr Samuel Bowen and Tony McCormick.
  • Related Blog Posts:

Ongoing Projects

  • General Marketing of OpenEMR: General articles describing the OpenEMR project and discussing features of OpenEMR.
  • Open Source EMRs are Better: Articles to convince users why open source emrs are better than proprietary emrs by 1) defining open source software, 2) describing why open source EMR's are better than proprietary EMR's, 3) describing how to find a vendor/support and 4) showing examples of OpenEMR working in practices.
  • Success Stories: Clinic success stories are here.

Student Projects

Events

  • Conference Calls.
  • Twice weekly conference call that is open to public.
  • Once monthly OpenEMR Development Lecture Series that is open to the public.
  • Once monthly OpenEMR Foundation board meeting that is open to the public.
  • IRC Discussions.
  • Considering a weekly IRC discussion time at #openemr.

Resources

  • Health Information and the Law a project of the George Washington University’s Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program, developed with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is designed to serve as a practical online resource to federal and state laws governing access, use, release, and publication of health information.

Miscellaneous

Organizations Supporting OpenEMR

Wiki Instructions

Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.
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