NHS IT to embrace open source

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Open source licensing agreements will be a key feature of the new approach to NHS IT, according to a report published today.

The ?safer hospitals, safer wards: achieving an integrated digital care record? publication from NHS England said it aimed to ?develop a vibrant market of products and solutions? for organisations across the country to use, all made available under an open source licence model.

It hopes embracing open source will both cut the upfront costs of implementing new IT systems, as well as take advantage of using the best brains from different areas of healthcare to develop collaborative solutions.

?NHS England will draw together details of available solutions and case studies that will aid organisations in assessing their options,? read the report.

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240187328/NHS-IT-to-embrace-open-source
 
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