Difference between revisions of "OpenEMR"
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| − | '''OpenEMR''' is a [[FOSSM|free and open source]] [[EMR|electronic health record]] and medical practice management application” | + | '''OpenEMR''' is a "[[FOSSM|free and open source]] [[EMR|electronic health record]] and medical practice management application” [1,2]. OpenEMR is certified as an [http://www.healthit.gov Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)] Complete Ambulatory EHR (Electronic Health Record) by the [http://www.icsalabs.com International Computer Security Association] (ICSA) Labs [1-3]. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
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| + | The OpenEMR application was launched by Synitech in 2001 [2]. Maintenance of OpenEMR was assumed by the Pennington Firm in 2003 [2]. Most recently, OpenEMR has been administered by Rod Roark and Brady Miller [2]. The [http://www.open-emr.org/ OpenEMR] website states “OpenEMR is supported by a strong community of volunteers and professionals all with the common goal of making OpenEMR a superior alternative to its proprietary counterparts” [1]. | ||
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| + | The OpenEMR application was initially released under the name MP Pro (MedicalPractice Professional) [2]. The application was subsequently updated to accommodate [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)] regulations and re-released as OpenEMR in 2002 [2]. Since 2002, numerous updates have improved standards compliance, internationalization and interoperability [2]. Version 4.1.2 was released August 17, 2013 [2]. | ||
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| + | ==Features== | ||
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| + | As open source software, OpenEMR is free for download, use and modification under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_General_Public_License GNU General Public License] [1]. Free support is also available [1]. OpenEMR features integrated patient demographics and insurance documentation; scheduling; electronic medical records; clinical decision support; prescription tracking and ordering; coding, billing and claims management; report generation; and, a patient portal [1,2]. OpenEMR currently supports more than 15 languages/dialects and includes access control and encryption capabilities [1,2]. | ||
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| + | The OpenEMR application is built on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PHP PHP] (Hypertext Preprocessor) programming language and runs on Microsoft (Windows), Mac OS, and Unix operating systems [1,2]. | ||
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| + | ==Implementation== | ||
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| + | The OpenEMR application has been downloaded more than 200,000 times in more than a dozen countries [2,4]. | ||
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| + | ==Funding== | ||
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| + | [http://www.oemr.org/ OEMR] is a non-profit organization founded to support the OpenEMR project and community [2,5]. | ||
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| + | ==Software Download== | ||
| + | The OpenEMR application can be downloaded from [http://www.open-emr.org OpenEMR], [http://www.oemr.org/download_openemr/ OEMR], and [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/?source=directory SourceForge]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | # OEMR – Open EMR 4. Certified Health IT Product List. The | + | # OpenEMR. http://www.open-emr.org/. |
| − | # | + | # OpenEMR - Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenEMR. |
| − | # http://www.open-emr.org/ | + | # OEMR – Open EMR 4.1. Certified Health IT Product List. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. 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 |
| + | # Groen, P. [http://www.openhealthnews.com/hotnews/openemr-continues-grow-popularity-and-use OpenEMR Continues to grow in Popularity and Use]. Open Health News: The Voice for the Open Health Community. December 18, 2012. Accessed September 2, 2013. | ||
| + | # OEMR. http://www.oemr.org/ | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
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| + | # [http://www.open-emr.org/ Open EMR]. | ||
| + | # [http://www.oemr.org/about_openemr/ OEMR]. | ||
Revision as of 06:01, 3 September 2013
OpenEMR is a "free and open source electronic health record and medical practice management application” [1,2]. OpenEMR is certified as an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Complete Ambulatory EHR (Electronic Health Record) by the International Computer Security Association (ICSA) Labs [1-3].
Contents
History
The OpenEMR application was launched by Synitech in 2001 [2]. Maintenance of OpenEMR was assumed by the Pennington Firm in 2003 [2]. Most recently, OpenEMR has been administered by Rod Roark and Brady Miller [2]. The OpenEMR website states “OpenEMR is supported by a strong community of volunteers and professionals all with the common goal of making OpenEMR a superior alternative to its proprietary counterparts” [1].
The OpenEMR application was initially released under the name MP Pro (MedicalPractice Professional) [2]. The application was subsequently updated to accommodate Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and re-released as OpenEMR in 2002 [2]. Since 2002, numerous updates have improved standards compliance, internationalization and interoperability [2]. Version 4.1.2 was released August 17, 2013 [2].
Features
As open source software, OpenEMR is free for download, use and modification under the GNU General Public License [1]. Free support is also available [1]. OpenEMR features integrated patient demographics and insurance documentation; scheduling; electronic medical records; clinical decision support; prescription tracking and ordering; coding, billing and claims management; report generation; and, a patient portal [1,2]. OpenEMR currently supports more than 15 languages/dialects and includes access control and encryption capabilities [1,2].
The OpenEMR application is built on PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) programming language and runs on Microsoft (Windows), Mac OS, and Unix operating systems [1,2].
Implementation
The OpenEMR application has been downloaded more than 200,000 times in more than a dozen countries [2,4].
Funding
OEMR is a non-profit organization founded to support the OpenEMR project and community [2,5].
Software Download
The OpenEMR application can be downloaded from OpenEMR, OEMR, and SourceForge.
References
- OpenEMR. http://www.open-emr.org/.
- OpenEMR - Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenEMR.
- OEMR – Open EMR 4.1. Certified Health IT Product List. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. 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
- Groen, P. OpenEMR Continues to grow in Popularity and Use. Open Health News: The Voice for the Open Health Community. December 18, 2012. Accessed September 2, 2013.
- OEMR. http://www.oemr.org/
