I do not mean to imply, by the way, that I don't think an open standards process cannot work, only that we have yet to find a good solution. Even so, I think there is a lot we can do that we are not doing, and for safety critical systems like an EHR we really should be doing more. You probably remember that I've advocated the use type safe languages and type safety at the language DBMS interface, I've advocated generation of interface code from verifiable formal specifications, and the list could be extended. Regardless of what we do, though, it unreasonable to think we can avoid having to deal with CCHIT (along with all of the costs) if we cannot offer a better alternative. And that means one where cokmpliance with the relevant standards and regulations can be reliably demonstrated. Claiming it is not enough.
=== Gregory Woodhouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Tao of VistA: If all you see is MUMPS, you see nothing. ------------------------------------------------------- Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=120709&bid=263057&dat=121642 _______________________________________________ Hardhats-members mailing list Hardhats-members@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hardhats-members
