“On the surface, open source technology seems questionable — software engineers finagling with code and cobbling together a system that constantly evolves from countless minds. In reality, open source is a viable option for HIT, and its ability to retool and reshape rapidly may prove beneficial as new technologies and health care innovations emerge.
“The trajectory of open source is dramatic,” said Tom Jones, MD, chief medical officer, Tolven, who works with open source systems. “It’s doing nothing but increase.”
With Washington abuzz, open source is on the rise. But certification issues may prove to be a glass ceiling over its upward climb.”
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Cheryl McEvoy, Advance, 17 June 2009
