OSHCA is an important organization, but has only a small international presence. It needs to grow and become incorporated as an official enterprise type organization. This will give it a stature in the international government/business/IT/health sectors, that will allow the furthering of initiatives to FOSS based HIT. The organization should be able to handle funds, organise conferences, collaboration, set open standards, motivate people and governments and educate them. IT could also forewarn them about legislature that can harm the development of FOSS.
To promote FOSS in HIT a strong organization such as this is needed. Organizations like IOSN could also play an important role here. Instead of creating several organizations under many banners, it is best to form one large umbrella under which the others can work. To do this communication between these international groups are a must.
We need a go-between......
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