OpenHIE
A Global Community of Practice, dedicated to improving the health of the underserved.
Overview
OpenHIE is not a single software tool, but rather a community and a reference architecture for enabling interoperability between different health information systems. It provides a framework and supports component-based tools (like a Client Registry, Facility Registry, etc.) to allow disparate systems (like DHIS2 and OpenMRS) to share data in a standardized way.
✨ Key Features
- Reference architecture for interoperability
- Specifications for core components (e.g., Client Registry, Terminology Service)
- Support for health information standards (HL7, FHIR, IHE)
- Active global community of practice
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source, community-driven approach
- Specifically designed for the needs of low- and middle-income countries
- Focus on building capacity and country ownership
Unique Value: Provides a blueprint and a collaborative community for building a sustainable, standards-based health information exchange, enabling countries to create a connected digital health ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- The OpenHIE architecture and principles have been adopted or are being implemented by multiple countries to guide their national digital health strategies.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- A turnkey software solution for a single clinic
- A simple data collection application
🏆 Alternatives
Instead of expensive, proprietary 'black-box' HIE solutions, OpenHIE offers an open, transparent, and community-supported approach that empowers countries to build and own their interoperability infrastructure.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Via community calls and forums tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The framework, specifications, and community are free and open.
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