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Wullianallur Raghupathi1, Wei Gao
1Graduate School of Business, Fordham University, 113 W. 60th Street, NY 10023, New York, USA. raghupathi@fordham.edu
International Journal of Electronic Healthcare
|December 1, 2007
Summary
Open source applications, like those built with Eclipse, can address healthcare IT challenges. This approach promotes interoperability and lower costs, offering an alternative to proprietary systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Software Engineering
- Open Source Technology
Background:
- Healthcare organizations face challenges in deploying applications due to a lack of uniform standards and interoperability.
- Rapid proliferation of electronic health record (EHR) and clinical decision support systems (CDSS) outpaces healthcare delivery needs.
- Vendor lock-in and high costs hinder the adoption of proprietary healthcare IT solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of open source applications, specifically using the Eclipse platform, to overcome healthcare IT deployment challenges.
- To describe a prototype Eclipse-based open source electronic health record (EHR) application.
- To contrast the Eclipse development approach with other methodologies in the context of healthcare IT.
Main Methods:
- Development of a prototype electronic health record (EHR) application utilizing the Eclipse open source framework.
- Comparative analysis of the Eclipse development approach against traditional, proprietary software development methods.
- Evaluation of feasibility, customization potential, and challenges associated with implementing an Eclipse-based EHR system.
Main Results:
- The Eclipse-based open source EHR prototype demonstrates feasibility and offers customization capabilities.
- Open source adoption facilitates adherence to open standards, enhancing interoperability and scalability.
- Potential benefits include reduced costs and prevention of vendor lock-in for healthcare organizations.
Conclusions:
- Open source development tools, exemplified by the Eclipse platform, present a viable alternative to vendor-driven, proprietary healthcare IT systems.
- Adopting open source solutions can improve interoperability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in healthcare delivery organizations.
- Further development and adoption of open source EHR systems are encouraged to meet evolving healthcare needs.
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