openEHR
openEHR is an open standard specification for health information systems that enables the creation of interoperable, vendor-neutral electronic health records (EHRs). It provides a formal model for clinical data, separating the information from the application logic to ensure data longevity and consistency across different healthcare systems. This allows for the development of flexible, future-proof health IT solutions that can adapt to evolving medical knowledge and practices.
Developers should learn openEHR when building or integrating health information systems, as it addresses key challenges in healthcare interoperability and data governance. It is particularly useful for projects requiring standardized clinical data models, such as national EHR implementations, research databases, or multi-vendor hospital systems, ensuring data remains usable and meaningful over time despite technological changes.