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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 [http://onc-chpl.force.com/ehrcert/EHRProductDetail?id=a0X30000003mNwTEAU&retURL=%2Fehrcert%2FEHRProductSearch&setting=Ambulatory ONC Complete Ambulatory EHR Certified] and 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.


:* [http://www.open-emr.org/ Official OpenEMR Website]
:* [[OpenEMR_Features|OpenEMR Features]].
:* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]].
:* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/reviews OpenEMR Reviews (on Sourceforge)].
:* [[OpenEMR_Wiki_Home_Page#Articles|OpenEMR Articles]].
:* [[OpenEMR Success Stories]].
:* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenEMR OpenEMR on Wikipedia].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/ OpenEMR Website].
:* [http://twitter.com/openemr OpenEMR Twitter Feed].
:* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/OpenEMR/181315115284266 OpenEMR Facebook Page].
:* [http://plus.google.com/106799034872780958301 OpenEMR Google+ Page].
:* Have a question to ask?
:* Have a question to ask?
::* Ask at the [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums Official OpenEMR Forums].
::* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]].
::* Or try our new IRC channel at [irc://testnet.freenode.net/#openemr #openemr]
::* Ask at the [https://community.open-emr.org Official OpenEMR Forums].
::* Or try the [https://chat.open-emr.org OpenEMR Chat].
 
<br>
<span id='2015_ONC_Ambulatory_EHR_Certification'></span>
==Current ONC Certification==
{{Onc2015}}


==Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification==
*Summary of ONC Certification:
:* [[OpenEMR Certification Stage III Meaningful Use|Certification Stage III]].
<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.
==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>
*Information on how eligible provider should register can be found here:
: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]]
:*http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/20_RegistrationandAttestation.asp
<br>
*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://onc-chpl.force.com/ehrcert/EHRProductDetail?id=a0X30000003mNwTEAU Certified List of Features That OpenEMR Successfully Passed to Obtain Certification]
*See this page for more details:
:*[[OpenEMR 4.1 ONC Complete Ambulatory EHR Certification]]


== Commercial and Professional Support ==
==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>
:See this page if interested in how certification was achieved: [[Certification Project Archive]]


The OpenEMR project has a large number of vendors and individuals who offer their services supporting, installing, hosting and customizing OpenEMR.
== Support ==


[[OpenEMR Commercial Help|Commercial Help]]: Professional OpenEMR installation and support
:*[[OpenEMR Support Guide|OpenEMR Support Guide]]: Guide for users on how to take the most advantage of free and professional support for OpenEMR.
:*[[OpenEMR Professional Support|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|DIY Implementation of OpenEMR]]: A do-it-yourself guide with encouragements.


== Demos ==
== Demos ==


=== Official Demos ===
=== Official Demos ===
:* <span style="font-size:125%">'''[[OpenEMR Version 4.1.0 Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.1.0 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 4.0.0 Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.0.0 Demo]] -- This demo is the previous stable release of OpenEMR.


=== Development Demos ===
=== Development Demos ===
:* [[Development Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.2.x 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 4.1.x Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.1.x 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 4.0.x Demo|OpenEMR Version 4.0.x Development 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]] : This is the main OpenEMR download page.
:* [[OpenEMR Downloads|OpenEMR Downloads]] : '''Main OpenEMR download page.'''
:* [[OpenEMR Patches|Patches]] : Most recent patch for OpenEMR versions 4.1.0, 4.0.0, 3.2.0, and 3.1.0 can be found here.
:* [[OpenEMR Patches|Patches]] : Patches for OpenEMR versions.
:* [[OpenEMR Contributed Forms|Contributed Forms]] : A new place for contributed forms to be shared
:* [[OpenEMR Modules|Modules]] : Official OpenEMR modules.
:* [[OpenEMR Contributed Forms|Contributed Forms]] : A place for sharing contributed forms.
:* [[OpenEMR Tools | Tools]] : A place for sharing contributed tools related to OpenEMR.


== Installation and Upgrade Manuals ==
== Installation Manuals ==
:* [[OpenEMR Installation Guides|OpenEMR Install Howtos]]
:* [[OpenEMR Installation Guides|OpenEMR Installation Guides]].
:* [[OpenEMR Upgrade Guides|OpenEMR Upgrade Howtos]]
:* [[Obsolete Installation Guides|Obsolete Install Howtos]]: These are installation documents that cover packages (php-Gacl,Sql-Ledger, and Freeb) that have all been obsolete since OpenEMR 3.0.0 .
:* [[Windows Installer |Windows Installer]]


== Configuration Manuals ==
== 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]]


:* [[OpenEMR Backup Tools| Backup - Backup Tools]]: Backup Methods and Scripts in OpenEMR - Protecting Your Data
===Codebase Security===
:* [[OpenEMR Database Conversion Tools| Database - Database Conversion Tools]]: Changing Data For Use in OpenEMR
:* [[Codebase Security]]: Assessment, plan, and tracking of project progress to globally secure the codebase.
:* [[OpenEMR Search| Find - Search HowTos]]: Finding Things in OpenEMR - The Various Search Methods Used
:* [[Report a Vulnerability]]:
:* [[OpenEMR Form Creation Tools| Forms - Form Creation Tools]]: Tools for editing existing forms, and creating new forms 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.
:* [[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.
:* [[OpenEMR Patient Statement Printing and Configuration Howtos| Patient Statement Printing/Configuration Howtos]]
:* [[SSL Installation Howtos|SSL Install Howtos]]
:* [[OpenEMR UTF-8 Upgrade Howto|UTF-8 Upgrade Howto]]


== Configuring Modules ==
== Upgrade Manuals ==
:* [[OpenEMR Billing Setup Howtos| Billing - Billing Setup Howtos]]: How To Configure and Use OpenEMR For Billing 
:* [[OpenEMR Upgrade Guides|OpenEMR Upgrading Guides]].
:* [[OpenEMR Calendar| Calendar - Using The Calendar As A Tool]]: Using The Calendar As A Tool in OpenEMR
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration|Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration]]
:* [[Sms and Email Notification Howtos|Sms/Email Notification Howtos]]


== User Manuals ==
== User Manuals ==
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide|4.1 User Manual]]
===Main===
:* [[OpenEMR 4.0 Users Guide|4.0 User Manual]]
:* '''[[OpenEMR 7.0.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 7.0.2 User Manual]] <span style="color: red">(Current stable release of OpenEMR)'''</span>.
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.2_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.2 Users Guide in PDF]
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 7.0.1 User Manual]].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.1_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.1 Users Guide in PDF]
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 7.0.0 User Manual]].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.0_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.0 Users Guide in PDF]
:* [[OpenEMR 6.1.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 6.1.0 User Manual]].
:* [http://www.oemr.org/modules/cjaycontent/index.php?id=2 2.8.0 User Manual]
:* [[OpenEMR 6.0.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 6.0.0 User Manual]].
:* [[CAMOS module]]: CAMOS (Computer Aided Medical Ordering System) is, on the surface, just a fancy interface for organizing and choosing pieces of text to insert into a patient's chart. It is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. It can be turned on in OpenEMR via the admin->forms menu.
:* [[OpenEMR 5.0.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 5.0.2 User Manual]].
:* [[Cross Reference Views|Cross Reference of Radio Button Menu and Tree View]]
:* [[OpenEMR 5.0.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 5.0.1 User Manual]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]]
:* [[OpenEMR 5.0.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 5.0.0 User Manual]].
:* [[Simple Note Templates|Simple Note Templates]]
:* [[OpenEMR 4.2.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.2.2 User Manual]].
:* [[Credit Card Processing Inside OpenEMR]]
:* [[OpenEMR 4.2.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.2.1 User Manual]].
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]]
:* [[OpenEMR 4.2.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.2.0 User Manual]].
:* [[Patient Portal]]
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.2 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.2 User Manual]].
:* [[Import RxNorm and SNOMED Tables]]
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.1 User Manual]].
:* [[Previews of Forms Distributed with OpenEMR]]
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.1.0 User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.0 Users Guide|OpenEMR 4.0 User Manual]].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_3.2_Users_Guide.pdf OpenEMR 3.2 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)].


== Feature Requests and Active Projects ==
===API===
:* [[Feature Requests]]: New Feature Requests.
:* '''[[OpenEMR 7.0.2 API]] <span style="color: red">(Current stable release of OpenEMR)'''</span>.
:* [[Active Projects|Active Projects]]: Listing of currently active projects.
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.1 API]]
:* [[OpenEMR 7.0.0 API-prior|OpenEMR 7.0.0 API]]
:* [[OpenEMR 6.1.0 API]]


== Developer Manuals ==
===B10===
=== Main ===
:* '''[[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===
:*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 
::Lest you rue the day.
::*[[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools#Linux|Linux]].
::*[[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools#Windows|Windows]].
:::Take note of this [http://sourceforge.net/p/openemr/discussion/202505/thread/2a87885a/?page=0 Forum thread].
::*[[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]].
::*[[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 
::*[[CDR User Manual]].
::*[[Media:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf|CDR Guide]]: How to add rules for Clinical Quality Measures.
:*Coding
::*[[Configure OpenEMR for ICD-10]].
:*Communication
::*[[HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder|Dated Reminders]].
::*[[Direct]]: Direct Project guide.
::*[[Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows]].
::*[[Patient Portal]].
::*[[Short Message Service]].
::*[[Sms_and_Email_Notification_Howtos|SMS & Email]].
:*Data Import
::*[[Import_Standard_Tables|Standard Tables]]: An ICD9, ICD10, SNOMED & RxNorm import guide.
::*[[Import_RxNorm_and_SNOMED_Tables|RxNorm and SNOMED]].
::*[[Code_Types|Other Data Sets - Other Methods]].
:*Diagnostic Studies
::* [[Procedure configuration & order process]].
::: Step wise explanation of how to configure '''Procedures''':
:::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]].
:::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]].
:::* [[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. 
:::* [[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
::*[[Faxing & Scanning]].
::*[[Templates for Patient Documents]]: How to download, modify & upload templates.
::*[[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
::*[[OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|Contributed Forms]]: 60 forms.
::*[[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.
:::*[[Previews of Forms Distributed with OpenEMR|Form Previews]].
:::*[[Track Anything Form|Track Anything]]: A graph generating form for any data.
::*Layout Based Visit Forms.
:::*[[LBV Forms]].
:::*[[Sample Layout Based Visit Form]].
:::*[[LBV FORMS FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY]]: A pictorial tutorial.
:::*[[Layout Based Validation]].
::*[[Nation Notes]]: LBV Form with a WYSIWYG editor.
:::*[[Sample NationNotes Form]]. 
::*[[Simple Note Templates|Simple Note Templates]].
:*Illustration
::*[[Videos and Animations]].
:*Meaningful Use
::*[[OpenEMR 4.2.0 AMC Reports]].
:*Multi-factor Authentication
::*[[Multi-factor Authentication]]
:*Navigation
::*[[Cross Reference Views]].
::*[[OpenEMR Search| Find - Search HowTos]]: Finding things in OpenEMR - various search methods used.
::*[[Patient Note and Form Searching]].
:*Practice Setup
::*[[Facility Specific User Information]].
::*[[User Settings]]
::*[[Role Based Menus]]
:*Prescription
::*[[OpenEMR_ePrescribe|ePrescribing]].
::*[[Pharmacy Dispensary Module]].
:*Reports
::*[[End of Day Report]].
:*Scheduling
::*[[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 ==
=== General ===
:* [[Access Controls Listing|Description of Access Controls]]: Documentation of the settings in Administration->ACL.
:* [[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]]: A guide with examples and screenshots.
:* [[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.
:* [[Obliteration_of_OpenEMR|OpenEMR Deletion]].
:* [[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.
:* [[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]].
:* [[MySQL/MariaDB SSL Support Howto]]
:* [[SSL Installation Howtos|SSL Install Howtos]].
:* [[OpenEMR UTF-8 Upgrade Howto|UTF-8 Upgrade Howto]]: Configuration of non-Latin scripts.
:* [[Dual_Upgrade_of_OpenEMR_and_XAMPP_in_Windows|Windows Package Dual Upgrade]]: Simultaneous upgrades of XAMPP and OpenEMR.
 
=== Modules ===
:* [[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.
:* [[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]].
:* [[Sms and Email Notification Howtos|Sms/Email Notification Howtos]].
:* [[Carecoordination Module Configuration]]: Setup and Configuration of Z&H's Carecoordination module.
:* [[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 ==
=== 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 ===
:* [[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.
:* [[Development Policies|Policies for Developers]]: Agreed upon policies developers must observe (or provide a good reason not to).
:* [[Development Policies|Policies for Developers]]: Agreed upon policies developers must observe (or provide a good reason not to).
:* [[OpenEMR Internationalization Development|Language Translation Development]]: A HOWTO on helping with translation of OpenEMR in your native language.
:* [[How to Document Your Code Properly|How to Document Code]]: A guide for developers to document their code properly.
:*Architecture
::* [[OpenEMR System Architecture|Architecture Overview]]: Overview of OpenEMR's system architecture.
::*[[File Structure]]
::*[[Database Structure]]
:* [[Code Notes|Code Notes]]: Notes on how certain features are coded.
:* [[Office Work Flow|Typical Work Flow in a Medical Clinic]]: A guide for developers who need to improve their knowledge of the work flow in an ambulatory clinic
:* [[Office Work Flow|Typical Work Flow in a Medical Clinic]]: A guide for developers who need to improve their knowledge of the work flow in an ambulatory clinic
:* [[OpenEMR System Architecture|Architecture Overview]]: Overview of OpenEMR's system architecture.
 
:* [[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.
=== Projects ===
:* [[How to Document Your Code Properly|How to Document Code]]: A guide for developers to document their code properly.
:*[[Active Projects|Active Projects & Projects Needing Developers]]: Listing of projects, both Active & Proposed.
:* [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'''
:*[[Independent Developers / Contributors|Active Independent Developers / Contributors]]: Listing of volunteer and independent freelance developers working on OpenEMR.
:*[[OpenEMR API|OpenEMR API]]: Project in progess to auto-document OpenEMR's code.
:*[[OpenEMR Project Marketplace]].
:*[[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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:* [[git for dummies|git For Dummies]]: This is a quick, practical OpenEMR walk through with the goal of getting new developers up and working with git as quick as possible.
:* [[git for dummies|git For Dummies]]: This is a quick, practical OpenEMR walk through with the goal of getting new developers up and working with git as quick as possible.
:* [[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.
:* [[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 ===
:* [[OpenEMR Internationalization Translator Guide]]: A HOWTO on helping with translation of OpenEMR in your native language.
:* [[OpenEMR Internationalization Development Guide|OpenEMR Internationalization Developer Guide]]: Developers guide to the translation engine and functions.


=== Modules and Modular Interfaces ===
=== Modules and Modular Interfaces ===
:* [[CDR Engine]]: stuff related to the Clinical Decision Rules engine.
:* [[Background Service Manager]]
:* [[The OpenEMR API]]: Core interfaces for OpenEMR programming.
:* [[The Forms API]]: an interface for adding additional encounter and non-encounter based forms.  
:* [[The Forms API]]: an interface for adding additional encounter and non-encounter based forms.  
:* [[The Notes API]]: an interface for adding and managing non-medical notes attached to a patient's file.
:* [[The Reminders API]]: an interface for adding and managing reminders.
:* [[Lists and Layouts|Lists and Layouts]]: built-in List editing, and simple form layout editor.
:* [[Lists and Layouts|Lists and Layouts]]: built-in List editing, and simple form layout editor.
:* [[Sending Email|Sending Email]]: Preferred mechanism of sending email(s).
:* [[Sending Email|Sending Email]]: Preferred mechanism of sending email(s).
:* [[Prescribing Module]]: Walk-through of the prescribing module.
:* [[Prescribing Module]]: Walk-through of the prescribing module.
:* [[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.).
:* [[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]]: Creating Layout Based forms
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV Forms]]: Creating Layout Based forms.
:* [[OpenEMR_Xml_Form_Generator]] : XML based forms (generates php)
:* [[Sample_Layout_Based_Visit_Form|Sample Layout Based Visit Form]].
:* [[Image Based Forms]]: Using MI2's new image based forms interface. IN PROGRESS, NOT YET IN TREE!
:* [[OpenEMR_Xml_Form_Generator|OpenEMR Xml Form Generator]] : XML based forms (generates php).
:* [[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.
:* [[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.
:* [[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)
:* Postnuke Calendar.
:* [[Smarty_Module|Smarty]]
:* [[Zend]] ('''requires PHP 5.6.0+''')


=== File Formats Used ===
=== File Formats Used ===
:* [[X12 837p Reference]]: A reference for the X12 billing files OpenEMR generates.
:* [[X12 837p Reference]]: A reference for the X12 billing files OpenEMR generates.
=== 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 ===
=== Release Process ===
:* [[Upgrade Mechanism]]: How upgrades are done.
:* [[Patch Mechanism]]: How patches are done.
:* [[Steps for a patch release]]: Documented steps for a patch release.
:* [[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 Copyright Notice | OpenEMR Copyright Notice]]: Contributors (testers, bug fixers, developers, etc.) can enter their information here if they want to by included in the Copyright 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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:* [[Appliance Developers Page]]: Page for Appliance development.
:* [[Appliance Developers Page]]: Page for Appliance development.
:* [[Ubuntu-Debian Package Developers Page]]: Page for ubuntu-debian package development.
:* [[Ubuntu-Debian Package Developers Page]]: Page for ubuntu-debian package development.
:* [[Windows Installer |Windows Installer]]
:* [[Windows Installer |Windows Installer]].


=== Project Tools ===
=== Project Tools ===
:* [[OpenEMR Website]]: OpenEMR website description and development
:* [[OpenEMR Website]]: OpenEMR website description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR Wiki]]: OpenEMR wiki description and development
:* [[OpenEMR Wiki]]: OpenEMR wiki description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR Forum]]: OpenEMR forum description and developmen
:* [[OpenEMR Forum]]: OpenEMR forum description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR Chat]]: OpenEMR chat description and development.
:* [[OpenEMR IRC]]: OpenEMR IRC chat channel description.
:* [[OpenEMR Twitter Feed]]: OpenEMR twitter feed description.
:* [[OpenEMR Facebook Page]]: OpenEMR Facebook page.
:* [[OpenEMR Google Plus Page|OpenEMR Google+ Page]]: OpenEMR Google+ 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 Slack Chat]]: OpenEMR Slack Chat description.
:* [[OpenEMR PHPStorm Setup]]: Tips and Tricks for developing OpenEMR on PHPStorm
 
=== Miscellaneous ===
:* [[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'''.
 
== Virtual Appliances ==
:* [[OpenEMR_Downloads#Appliance|OpenEMR 5.0.0 Virtual Appliance]]
 
== ISO ==
:*[[OpenEMR ISO Overview|ISO Overview]].
:*[[OpenEMR ISO Projects|ISO Projects]].
 
== Apps ==
:* [[OpenEMR Android Apps]].


== Troubleshooting ==
== 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.
:* [[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?
::* Ask at the [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums Official OpenEMR Forums].
::* Or try our IRC channel at [irc://testnet.freenode.net/#openemr #openemr].


== Virtual Appliances ==
== FAQ Frequently Asked Questions ==
:* [[Virtual Appliances Overview|Virtual Appliances Overview]]
: Not only for beginners.
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.0 Virtual Appliance|OpenEMR 4.1.0 Virtual Appliance]]
::* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]].
:* [[OpenEMR Developer Virtual Appliance|OpenEMR Developer Virtual Appliance]]: Only for OpenEMR Developers and Testers; configures with most current development version of OpenEMR.
 
:* [[Appliance Developers Page]]: Page for Appliance development.
== OpenEMR Articles and Presentations ==
 
=== Articles ===
:* '''[[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/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.mi-squared.com/2013/11/peace-corps-openemr-project-starts-now/ Peace Corps OpenEMR Project Starts] (November, 2013).
:* [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11304855.htm EnSoftek, Inc. Wins Peace Corps Global Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System Development and Implementation Contract] (November, 2013).
:* [http://www.infoworld.com/slideshow/119652/bossie-awards-2013-the-best-open-source-applications-226975#slide20 Bossie Awards 2013: The best open source applications] (September, 2013).
:* [http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/emr-direct-announces-availability-of-direct-project-secure-email-powered-by-phimail-in-openemr-412-220287771.html EMR Direct Announces Availability of Direct Project Secure Email Powered by phiMail™ in OpenEMR 4.1.2] (August, 2013).
:* [http://openhealthnews.com/hotnews/openemr-v412-planned-release OpenEMR v.4.1.2 - Planned Release] (July, 2013).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/openemr-ophthalmologists-meaningful-use-attestation OpenEMR & Ophthalmologist's Meaningful Use Attestation] (April, 2013).
:* [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10348260.htm ZH Healthcare Offers the Next Step in OpenEMR Patient Portal with Progressive New Features] (January, 2013).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/openemr-continues-grow-popularity-and-use OpenEMR Continues to grow in Popularity and Use] (December, 2012).
:* [http://www.prlog.org/12041984-openemr-presented-to-the-kenya-medical-association.html OpenEMR presented to the Kenya Medical Association] (December, 2012).
:* [http://openhealthnews.com/hotnews/key-health-it-systems-moving-final-phase-open-source-maturity-model Key health IT systems moving into the final phase of the Open Source Maturity Model] (December, 2012).
:* [http://www.oemr.org/2012/12/12/518/ Going From Paper to Electronic: A Road Map] (December, 2012).
:* [http://www.ehrwatch.com/blog/vendor-launches-line-openemr-education-program Vendor launches on-line OpenEMR education program] (December, 2012).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/open-source-emr-alternatives-kenya Open Source EMR Alternatives for Kenya] (November, 2012).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/openemr-continues-make-news OpenEMR continues to make news] (October, 2012).
:* [http://www.pcworld.com/article/2010155/10-award-winning-open-source-apps-to-try-today.html 10 award-winning open source apps to try today] (September, 2012).
:* [http://www.infoworld.com/slideshow/65165/bossie-awards-2012-the-best-open-source-applications-202530#slide21 Bossie Awards 2012: The best open source applications] (September, 2012).
:* [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9699462.htm HP India Mobile Health Centre Project To Utilize OpenEMR] (July, 2012).
:* [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/siaya-district-hospital-kenya-goes-live-openemr Siaya District Hospital in Kenya Goes Live With OpenEMR] (April, 2012).
:* [http://openhealthnews.com/news-clipping/2012-03-30/openemr-continues-flourish OpenEMR continues to flourish] (March, 2012).
:* [http://linuxmednews.com/1328842067 MediGrail LLC Automates Siaya District Hospital in Rural Kenya with OpenEMR] (February, 2012).
:* [http://www.govhealthit.com/news/peace-corps-plans-ehr-system-2013 Peace Corps plans EHR system in 2013] (February, 2012): OpenEMR to be used by the Peace Corps.
:* [http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/doityourself-it-guy/diy-openemr-free-software-for-medical-practices/861 DIY: OpenEMR, free software for medical practices] (October, 2011).
:* [http://openhealthnews.com/hotnews/openemr-41-achieves-full-meaningful-use-certification OpenEMR 4.1 Achieves Full 'Meaningful Use' Certification] (August, 2011).
:* [http://tinyurl.com/2fb8wpm Taking medical records into the digital age - Solving traditional system challenges with OpenEMR] (2010).
:* [http://bkaeg.org/blog/archives/2010/02/openemr---at-a.html OpenEMR - At a glance] (2010).
:* [http://www.nagalandpost.com/ShowStory.aspx?npoststoryiden=UzEwMjQyOTE%3D-u5jpoTKCit0%3D FPAI conducts training on OpenEMR] (2010).
:* [http://www.emrandhipaa.com/emr-and-hipaa/2009/11/25/openemr-success-story/ OpenEMR Success Story] (2009).
:* [http://www.healthcareguy.com/2009/11/15/guest-article-open-source-emrs-for-free-clinics/ Guest Article: Open Source EMRs for free clinics] (2009).
:* [[Open_Source_EHR_Public_Policy|Open Source Electronic Health Records: In Public Policy.]] (2009).
:* [[Open_Source_EHR_in_Practice|Open Source Electronic Health Records: in Practice.]] (2009).
:* [http://www.healthcareguy.com/2007/01/07/open-source-emr-and-practice-management-software-appliance/341/ Open Source EMR and Practice Management Software Appliance] (2007).
:* [http://linuxmednews.com/1138557562/index_html Using OpenEMR in Family Practice] (2006).
:* [[Technical_Aspects_of_OpenEMR|Technical Aspects of OpenEMR. Julia Weatherby]] (2006).
:* [[OpenEMR_Architecture|OpenEMR Architecture. T. Simbini]] (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 ===
:* 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).
::* ''Implementation of OpenEMR in a Paper Primary Care Office'' By Diane Petersen and Dr. Samuel Bowen.
:::*[http://posscon.org/presentation/implementation-openemr/ Abstract].
:::*[[Going_From_Paper_to_Electronic|Going From Paper to Electronic]]
:* Portland Linux/Unix Group Presentation (2013).
::* ''OpenEMR Implementation'' By Diane Petersen.
:::*[http://www.mi-squared.com/2013/02/openemr-plug-presentation/ Abstract].
:* Libre Software Meeting (2012).
::* ''OpenEMR, a multi-language free open source electronic health record for international use'' By Dr. Samuel Bowen.
:::* [http://schedule2012.rmll.info/OpenEMR-a-multi-language-free-open-source-electronic-health-record-for-international-use?lang=en Abstract].
:* Ohio LinuxFest Presentation (2011).
::* ''Taking OpenEMR to Meaningful Use Certification and Beyond'' By Dr Samuel Bowen.
:::* Slides: [http://www.oemr.org/wiki/File:Ohio_Linuxfest_OEMR-2011-09-09.pdf Ohio_Linuxfest_OEMR-2011-09-09.pdf].
:* Portland Linux/Unix Group Presentation (2011).
::* ''Introduction to OpenEMR'' By Tony McCormick.
:::* Video: http://www.openaffairs.tv/2011/06/open-emr-presentation-and-discussion-at-portland-linux-user-group/.
:* POSSCON Presentation (2011).
::* ''The Development & Growth of the OpenEMR Project'' By Dr Samuel Bowen and Tony McCormick.
:::* Video: http://www.posscon.org/presentation/development-growth-openemr-project/.
:::* Slides: [http://www.oemr.org/wiki/File:POSSCON_OpenEMR_Growth_and_Development-v3.pdf POSSCON_OpenEMR_Growth_and_Development-v3.pdf].
:* OSCON Presentation (2010).
::* ''Taking OpenEMR, a GPL EMR to ARRA Meaningful Use Certification and beyond Presentation'' By Dr Samuel Bowen and Tony McCormick.
:::* Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxd-ZJuiCEk.
:::* Slides: [http://www.oemr.org/wiki/File:OpenEMR-MUCert.pdf OpenEMR-MUCert.pdf].
::* Related Blog Posts:
:::* Day One: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/07/day-one-of-the-health-care-it.html.
:::* Day Two: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/07/vista-scenarios-and-other-cont.html.
:::* Wrap Up: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/07/wrap-up-of-the-health-care-it.html.
 
=== Ongoing Projects ===
:* [[general_openemr_marketing|General Marketing of OpenEMR]]: General articles describing the OpenEMR project and discussing features of OpenEMR.
:* [[open_source_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.
:* [[OpenEMR Success Stories|Success Stories]]: Clinic success stories are here.
 
=== Student Projects ===
:*[[Going_From_Paper_to_Electronic|Going From Paper to Electronic]]
 
==Events==
:*Conference Calls.
::*Twice weekly conference call that is open to public.
:::*[[OpenEMR Twice Weekly Conference Call Details|Details]].
::*Once monthly OpenEMR Development Lecture Series that is open to the public.
:::*[https://www.open-emr.org/lectures/ OpenEMR Development Lecture Series].
::*Once monthly OpenEMR Foundation board meeting that is open to the public.
:::*[[OpenEMR Foundation Monthly Conference Call Details|Details]].
:*IRC Discussions.
::*Considering a weekly IRC discussion time at [irc://testnet.freenode.net/#openemr #openemr].
 
==Resources==


== Documents on the Web ==
:*[http://HealthInfoLaw.org  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.
:* [[wikipedia:OpenEMR|OpenEMR on Wikipedia]]
:* [[Technical Aspects of OpenEMR|Technical Aspects of OpenEMR. Julia Weatherby]]
:* [[OpenEMR Architecture|OpenEMR Architecture. T. Simbini]]
:* [[The OpenEMR Community|The OpenEMR Community. Margaret Donahue]]
:* [[Open Source EHR Public Policy|Open Source Electronic Health Records: In Public Policy. Bob Hoyt]]
:* [[Open Source EHR in Practice|Open Source Electronic Health Records: in Practice. Bob Hoyt]]
:* [http://tinyurl.com/2fb8wpm Taking medical records into the digital age] - Great Article on IBM DeveloperWorks Blog


== Videos and Presentations on the Web ==
==Miscellaneous==
* OSCON Presentation
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/welcome/ Welcome page]
:* Dr Sam Bowen and Tony McCormick were speakers at the O'Reilly Open Source Convention in Portland. 
:*[https://www.open-emr.org/privacy/ open-emr.org Privacy Policy]
:* Slide Show PDF + notes, Taking OpenEMR, a GPL EMR to ARRA Meaningful Use Certification and beyond Presentation:
:*[[OpenEMR is not Affiliated with LibreHealth]]
::* [[File:OpenEMR-MUCert.pdf]]
:*[[OpenEMR Logos]]
:* It was recorded for video and is available on YouTube:
:*[[Google_Summer_of_Code_-_OpenEMR|Google Summer of Code]] - OpenEMR is planning to submit an application for GSOC 2022.
::* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxd-ZJuiCEk
:*[[OpenEMR Forum Guidelines]]: A guide to Forum etiquette.
:* Blog Posts:  
:*[[HRSA Funding of Health Centers]]
::* Day One: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/07/day-one-of-the-health-care-it.html
:*[[Marketplace AWS Cloud Packages Comparison]]
::* Day Two: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/07/vista-scenarios-and-other-cont.html
:*[[AWS Cloud Packages Comparison]]
::* Wrap Up: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/07/wrap-up-of-the-health-care-it.html
:*[[OpenEMR - Google Code-in Tasks]]
* POSSCON Videos of a speech Dr Sam Bowen and Tony McCormick presented at a South Carolina Open Source Convention.
:*[[Critical Security Fix for CVE-2017-16540]]
:* http://www.posscon.org/dr-sam-bowen/
:*[[Critical Security Fix for OpenEMR setup.php]]


==Organizations Supporting OpenEMR==
==Organizations Supporting OpenEMR==
:*[http://www.oemr.org/wiki/Main_Page#OEMR_a_501.28c.29.283.29 OEMR wiki]: OEMR is a non project 501(c)(3) organization that supports the OpenEMR project.
:*[[OpenEMR_Foundation_wiki_page|OpenEMR Foundation]]
:*[http://www.oemr.org/wiki/Main_Page#Open_Source_Medical_Software Open Source Medical Software Wiki]: Open Source Medical Software is a not-for-profit company whose charter is to support all forms of FLOSS EHR/EMR and Health care related software projects.
:*[[OpenEMR Consortium]]
:*[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 OpenEMR project web page and wiki.
:*[[OEMR_wiki_page|OEMR (this organization no longer exists)]]


==Other Affiliated Projects==
=Wiki Instructions=
:* International Planned Parenthood Foundation
:Consult the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
:* Liberty Health Software Foundation http://www.libertyhsf.org/
 
:* Tomorrow's Bread Today http://www.tbt.org
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list].
:* Patient Physician Cooperatives http://www.patientphysiciancoop.com
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ].
:* [[Womens Health Services of Sante Fe|Women's Health Services of Sante Fe, New Mexico (it is not clear whether this are still an active project)]]
:* [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.
:* [[Testing Stuff Out Page]]


=Wiki Instructions=
:Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.


:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
[[Category:OpenEMR]]
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
:* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
:* [[Help:Contents|Help]] - Formatting tips and other user assistance

Latest revision as of 03:11, 27 October 2024

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OpenEMR is in need of funding for new development efforts that will benefit outpatient and inpatient users alike. Features include hybrid inpatient/outpatient support, advanced billing, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) integration, modern cloud offerings, ability to perform quality reporting, low-cost medical devices connectivity, and other commonly requested solutions. Our vibrant community is dedicated to responding to user needs and setting our priorities to be consistent with the requests of our colleagues abroad. Please consider sending a gift today.


The OpenEMR Documentation Wiki

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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