[mdlug] A plan to digitize health care - My Apology

[Dan DeSloover]

Interesting. The software company does know that the data belongs to the
doctor and the patients, right?

While the company may have a proprietary interest in database, schema and
client interface they don't own the data.

Any doctor's office caught in this kind of trap should be able to get a
data dump (into CSV, HL7) and then immediately switch practice management
systems.

Michael Rudas wrote:
> --- GIB wrote:
>
>> First, I wish to apologize to all.  I had no intent to harm.
>>  I was frustrated with what I regard as political over promising.
> [snip]
>> Third, it is an interesting topic.
>
> It certainly is, and I think there's room for Linux and F/OSS in this
> mix...
> <http://linuxmednews.com/index_html>
>
> I'm reminded of something that happened about 2 years ago.  I forget
> the exact details, but it went something like this:
>
> A proprietary software program, widely used by physicians for keeping
> detailed notes on patient care, is purchased by a third party.  As I
> remember, the notes are stored on a server managed by the software
> company.  Suddenly, the new owners attempt to extort "upgrade" fees
> from their subscriber base by withholding access to the patient data
> stored on the server.  I don't remember the outcome but it could NOT
> have been pretty...
>
> ~~ Michael Rudas
>     My home page: http://MRudas.2Ya.com
>     My blog: http://FaveSoft.blogspot.com
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Dan DeSloover
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