Prerequisites: EHR 120
Objectives:
- Learn about free and open source EHR software options
- Become familiar with the pros and cons of free and open source software
- Learn the answers to basic questions about the VistA Office software offer
EHR 130 - Free and Open Source Software
What is Open Source Software?
-- Learn about what open source software is and how it differs from software you get from a vendor.
Questions and Answers About VistA Office EHR
-- Answers basic questions about the VistA Office EHR being offered to physicians.
Free Software for Your Practice
-- FPM article, February 2006 -- "Freeware and open-source software can handle many of your day-to-day computing duties..."
Open Source Medical Projects
-- Learn about a variety of open source software projects that focus specifically on electronic health records and other medical-related issues, including links to learn more about VistA.