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== What is Vistapedia? ==
= VistApedia =
Vistapedia is a wiki for several varieties of the public-domain version of the Veteran Administration's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VistA VistA EHR software] (WorldVistA, Medsphere's OpenVistA, vxVistA, and FOIA VistA). Information about the integrated VistA installer called [[Astronaut_VistA|Astronaut]] and the Indian Health Service' RPMS EHR is also contained within these pages.  
== What is VistA? ==
'''[[VistA]]''' is a public domain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_health_record electronic health record] programmed by federal employees working for the [http://www.va.gov US Department of Veterans Affairs] (previously the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs Veterans Administration]) over the past several decades. For more info, see [[VistA|this page]].


This wiki covers [http://vistapedia.net/index.php?title=Installation_Overview installation] and configuration of these [[DHCP~|DHCP]] derivatives ([[VistA~|VistA]], [[RPMS~|RPMS]] and [[CHCS~|CHCS]]). It also serves as an introduction to the [[VistA Documentation Library]] for everyone outside the VA. Current events, development advances, and other news about the flavors of VistA are also posted here.
== What is RPMS? ==
[http://www.ehr.ihs.gov/ RPMS] is a public domain electronic health record that is used by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Health_Service Indian Health Service] (IHS). Prior to the 1980s it used a different architecture from VistA, but since the 80's it has shared a large amount of its architecture with VistA. For more info, see [[RPMS|this page]].


This wiki runs the same [http://www.mediawiki.org software] as [http://www.wikipedia.com/ Wikipedia]; using it is similar to using Wikipedia.  
== What is Vistapedia? ==
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Vistapedia is a wiki for several varieties of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain public domain] versions of VistA and [http://www.ehr.ihs.gov/ RPMS]. Information about the integrated VistA installer called [[Astronaut_VistA|Astronaut]] is also contained within these pages.  
'''Quick links:'''


=[[Current events]]=
This wiki covers installation, configuration, and usage of these VistA derivatives. It also serves as an introduction to the [[VistA Documentation Library]] for everyone outside the VA. In addition, current events, development advances, and other news about the flavors of VistA are posted here.
The 20th VistA Community Meeting was larger and more energetic than before.
=== Versions of VistA ===


There are several current versions of VistA used outside of the VA:
This wiki runs the same [http://www.mediawiki.org software] as [http://www.wikipedia.com/ Wikipedia].
* [[WorldVista]] ([http://www.opensource.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.php GPL] licensed) ([http://worldvista.org Home]) ([http://worldvista.org/Software_Download Download]) ([[Astronaut_VistA#Astronaut_WorldVistA_installers|Astronaut installer]])
* [[OpenVista]] ([http://www.opensource.org/licenses/agpl-v3.html AGPL] licensed) ([http://medsphere.org Home]) ([http://medsphere.org Download]) ([[Astronaut_VistA#Astronaut_OpenVistA_installers|Astronaut installer]])
* [[vxVista]] ([http://www.opensource.org/licenses/eclipse-1.0.php EPL]) ([http://www.docstorsys.com/dss-vxOpenSource.html Home]) (not downloadable)
* FOIA Vista (unlicensed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain public domain] software) ([http://www.va.gov/vista_monograph/ Home]) ([ftp://ftp.va.gov/Vista/Software/VISTA_FOIA_ZIPS/ Download])


(Other versions such as da Vinci Vista, VOE Vista, and Hui Vista no longer exist or are no longer maintained.) [[Which VistA]] also has additional information regarding aspects of the different versions.
=== "Table of Contents"-like pages for this wiki ===
* [[http://www.vistapedia.com/index.php/Category:HOWTO The List of HOWTO do things]]
* [[http://www.vistapedia.com/index.php/Category:FAQ Some Frequently Asked Questions]]


= Other Content=
=== Versions of VistA ===
 
* [[Old_Main|Old Main Page]]
* [[Special:Popularpages|Popular pages]] and
* [[Special:Categories|Categories]].
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== What is Vista? ==
There are several versions of VistA that are used outside of the VA. (See [[Which VistA|this page]] for some introductory information regarding aspects of the different versions.)
VistA is a public-domain Electronic Health Record programmed by Federal (US) employees working for the [http://www.va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs] (previously Veterans Administration) for several decades. It is software in the public domain and is considered by many to be a national treasure.
 
For more info, see [[What is VistA Really|this page]] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VistA the Wikipedia article on VistA].
 
== What is RPMS? ==
[http://www.chnwv.org/Solutions/RPMSEHR/tabid/110/Default.aspx RPMS] is a public domain Electronic Health Record that is used by the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the 1980s it used a different architecture from VistA, but since the 80's it has shared a large amount of its architecture with VistA.  It is strong in population-based and outpatient-based outcomes reporting. It is not currently available for download (because IHS has not made a FOIA Gold database available), but may be available in the future.
 
== Detailed Information ==
 
*[[Meaningful Use (WG6)|Meaningful Use]] -- analyses of the EHR requirements to qualify for stimulus funds from the US government.
 
*[[How does VistA work]]? -- basic information about VistA's components.
 
*[[Where do I Start]]? -- Start here.
 
*[http://www.vistapedia.net/index.php?title=Category:FAQ FAQ] -- common Questions about VistA.
 
*[[Special:Popularpages|Popular pages]] -- frequently viewed pages in this wiki.
 
*[http://www.vistapedia.net/index.php?title=Special:Categories Categories] -- good for browsing.
 
*[[Special:Specialpages|Special pages]] -- a form of Table of Contents for this wiki.
 
*[[Old_Main|Old Main Page]] -- old but still valuable pages (kind of like some of our contributors).
 
*[[VistA Community Challenges]] -- the issues we're trying to solve currently.
 
== Other resources ==
VistA enthusiasts and developers connect through [http://www.google.com/group/hardhats the HardHats Google Group]. For more info, email: info at worldvista dot org.
 
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To get access to Vistapedia, contact David Whitten ( whitten at worldvista.org ) through
an e-mail, or phone 713 870 3834 to get an account. Please send a contact telephone number with your e-mail, and/or have an e-mail address ready when you call. (I need both.) Please decide on your preferred User name and send it as well. We have provided a [[User Status|page]] for new users and  their current status. Thank you.
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Latest revision as of 16:18, 1 August 2026

VistApedia

What is VistA?

VistA is a public domain electronic health record programmed by federal employees working for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (previously the Veterans Administration) over the past several decades. For more info, see this page.

What is RPMS?

RPMS is a public domain electronic health record that is used by the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the 1980s it used a different architecture from VistA, but since the 80's it has shared a large amount of its architecture with VistA. For more info, see this page.

What is Vistapedia?

Vistapedia is a wiki for several varieties of the public domain versions of VistA and RPMS. Information about the integrated VistA installer called Astronaut is also contained within these pages.

This wiki covers installation, configuration, and usage of these VistA derivatives. It also serves as an introduction to the VistA Documentation Library for everyone outside the VA. In addition, current events, development advances, and other news about the flavors of VistA are posted here.

This wiki runs the same software as Wikipedia.

"Table of Contents"-like pages for this wiki

Versions of VistA

There are several versions of VistA that are used outside of the VA. (See this page for some introductory information regarding aspects of the different versions.)

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