Open source openemr

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

This subject is discussed on the following pages/websites:

• OpenEMR Main Website

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

• Article entitled "Advantages of Open Source Software" on the OEMR organization website

• This is a work in progress and is actively discussed in the following OEMR organization forum here: http://www.oemr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22

• Article entitled "FAQ - Open Source Software" on the OEMR organization website

• This is a work in progress and is actively discussed in the following OEMR organization forum here: http://www.oemr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22

Discuss how to choose vendor/support

• Looking through the Commercial Support web page is an option.

• Main issue is how do new users know which one to choose.

• Asking for recommendations is likely a more effective option. For example, emailing (or even posting on sourceforge to keep open) what a user is looking for, which is then followed by recommendations from the community.

• Main issue is potential for bias.

Show example of clinics that successfully use the product

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