Healthcare Technology Network of Greater Washington


Open Source


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Open Source Information Technology for Physicians and Practices and Institutions    04/25/2003
Technology Support for Evidence-based Medicine    04/21/2006
The Growing Impact of Consumerism in Electronic Health Care Systems; and an Update on the Implementation of Open Source Vista in Physician Offices    03/17/2006



Task Force

Mission - Explore the opportunities for open source software to improve health care quality, enhance patient safety, and lower the total cost of ownership of technology.

Goals - Explore the various dimensions of open source software which included:

* Case Studies
* Research and Analysis
* Determining the value proposition
* How To's
* Surveys (find out concerns and challenges)
* Education
* Collaboration
* Moving the issues forward

Methodology - The mission and the goals will be met through a combination of meetings, educational activities, case studies carried out by members, and the building of a website off the main Health Tech Net site.

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