[Update 2011-10-19 Many of the issues here applied only to the initial launch of OSEHRA and began to be addressed almost immediately. Do not assume everything you read below still applies] As typical, I was alerted to the fact that … Continued
This contest is deeply problematic. The blue button initiative was a good initiative because it allowed greater access. It made that possible by ensuring that access to patient data did not have to wait for the VA/DOD/Whatever to create a … Continued
I just learned, (from a modern healthcare article, of course) that the contract has been awarded to Tiag. At first blush, this news was not concerning. I am only peripherally involved in the VistA community, and there are lots of … Continued
I am happy to mention that Medsphere has received certification for their OpenVistA EHR system. As far as I know, this is the only meaningful use certification for Open Source software, for the in-patient setting. All of the other certifications … Continued
Hi, OSCON has just published my health of the source talk from OSCON 2010! My slides got a little mixed up, so my delivery is a little scattered, but I hit all of the points I wanted to, just in … Continued
It looks like WorldVistA is, for now, holding fast to the GPL and AGPL for VistA licensing. I have been a vocal advocate for compromising with DSS and Open Health Tools around the LGPL. The LGPL would allow for some … Continued
Lots of people have been asking for copies of the VistA moratorium, and rather than email it to ten people, I thought I should make my copy available in public. Obviously this is bad news if your job was to … Continued
(Update 08-13-09 I have already presented this to NCVHS) Introduction I represent a community of health software developers and clinical users that respect software freedom. This community operates in the legacy of the VA VistA underground railroad. There are several … Continued
Hi, Currently, in Texas, one is required to take Physics I and II and Calculus I (or equivalent stats class) to apply for Medical School. That is not all, of course, but they are requirements. So far, I have never … Continued
According this press release on LinuxMedNews DSS will be releasing vxVistA under the EPL in association with the Open Health Tools group. This is huge news. DSS has been a proprietary VistA company for years. They have a tremendous amount … Continued