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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Open-Source Software Development
  • Global Health Policy

Background:

  • Health information systems are crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
  • Adoption of open-source software (OSS) in health sectors is growing.
  • Digital Global Goods (DGGs) represent a paradigm for OSS in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the widespread adoption of OSS as primary health information systems.
  • To discuss the concept and implications of Digital Global Goods.
  • To explore how OSS can improve global healthcare delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Case series analysis of OSS adoption in health information systems.
  • Conceptual discussion of Digital Global Goods.
  • Examination of benefits of public funding for OSS in healthcare.

Main Results:

  • OSS is widely adopted as the primary health information system in low- and middle-income countries.
  • OSS is utilized for government-developed applications in high-income countries.
  • The DGG approach offers potential for improved healthcare delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Open-source software adoption in health information systems is a significant trend.
  • The Digital Global Goods framework promotes transparency, collaboration, and financial efficiency in healthcare.
  • Releasing publicly funded software as open-source can enhance global healthcare outcomes.