Linux thin-client conversion in a large cardiology practice: initial experience.

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Health IT Systems

Background:

• Capital Cardiology Associates (CCA) is a specialized cardiology practice.
• CCA operated a Microsoft-based IT infrastructure prior to 2003.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the conversion of a cardiology practice's IT system.
• To evaluate the outcomes of adopting Linux thin-client technology.

Main Methods:

• The practice migrated its IT system from Microsoft to Linux.
• Implementation of Linux thin-client technology was employed.

Main Results:

• The IT system conversion to Linux was completed.
• Overall positive outcomes were reported post-transition.

Conclusions:

• The adoption of Linux thin-client technology was successful for CCA.
• IT system modernization can yield beneficial results in specialized medical practices.