On the basis that it makes sense and sounds worthwhile, I would agree. Next
question I have would be is it feasible
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joseph Dal Molin [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 10:52 AM
> To: Openhealth list
> Cc: Dr. John Hewson; Andy Holt; Mark Mindorff; Dr. David Chan
> Subject: Open Source Healthcare Alliance
>
> I would like to propose the establishment of an "informal" formal
> organization, suggested name: the Open Source Health Alliance, it's
> purpose(s) would be to:
>
> * Link and identify all the individuals and organizations that are truely
> committed to
> the Open Source business model in healthcare. Commitment would be defined
> by
> a simple set of business rules that are essential to working in the OSS
> paradigm and that we all agree to live by eg.
>
> *Act as a critical mass of "resources" that will enhance the crediblity of
> what we are doing. I'm impressed with the caliber of people that are
> participating, collectively we are a formidable force. This "Alliance"
> will
> help attract other clusters of interested groups, eg. Canadian Institute
> of
> Health Inforamatics and spread the message of OSS.
>
> *It can also identify groups and individuals that could be available for
> bids on real projects. For example, there is a very strategic Request for
> Proposals for a clinical management system, aggregate data base and secure
> network to support HIV treatment and research that has just come out here
> in
> Ontario. It is an ideal project for OSS for dozens of reasons. The
> Association could be used to establish virtual teams to bid on such
> projects.
>
> These are some of my initial thoughts on this. I feel it would be wise to
> act quickly, keep it as simple as possible and ensure that whatever we
> create can evolve but retains the characteristics which attract us to this
> paradigm in this industry.
>
> Any suggestions etc. as to the name of it, business rules or code of
> conduct
> etc. would be great! Who would be interested in being part of this? Does
> it
> make sense....?
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Joseph
>
> Joseph Dal Molin
> Minoru Development Corp.
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