🚀 The Power of Open Source in Healthcare 🚀
Open source is revolutionizing healthcare by:
✅ Accelerating the delivery of data insights
✅ Reducing the total cost of data platforms
✅ Encouraging incumbents to innovate
I’ve been continually impressed by the innovation and collaboration happening in the Tuva Health open-source community (https://lnkd.in/eT_C4Dws). They’re leading the way in transforming data management and interoperability across healthcare. If you’re not familiar with their work, you should definitely check them out!
Steph Weber’s recent article highlights both the promise and challenges of open-source software (OSS) in healthcare. While other industries have embraced OSS for its flexibility and scalability, healthcare has been cautious due to security and compliance concerns. However, that caution is giving way as organizations see OSS’s ability to break down data silos and improve care delivery.
From streamlining complex data analysis to enhancing interoperability through APIs, OSS is driving new opportunities. As Aaron Neiderhiser, CEO of Tuva Health, noted, “Every other industry is using [open source] because it enables this unique go-to-market distribution where users can try out the software, get familiar with it, and join a community of people working to improve it.”
But with these opportunities come responsibilities—particularly around security, strategic planning, and data management. For OSS to thrive in healthcare, we must hold it to the same standards as proprietary systems while harnessing its potential for collaboration and transparency.
Let’s keep pushing for innovation while keeping patient data and system integrity at the forefront!
Open-Source in Healthcare: Promise and Precautions for HI Professionals
https://lnkd.in/eDpvvN9k