# Management and Administration **URL:** https://community.open-emr.org/c/openemr-admin-manage/5.md [Latest](https://community.open-emr.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.open-emr.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.open-emr.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Management and Administration category](https://community.open-emr.org/t/about-the-management-and-administration-category/13)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.open-emr.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/about-the-management-and-administration-category/13 "2025-08-07T17:58:45Z")
For users looking to install/update/customize OpenEMR or manage the installation. Likely users of this category are system admins, DIY users, and others looking at the admin side of OpenEMR --- ## [Discount at Checkout not specific](https://community.open-emr.org/t/discount-at-checkout-not-specific/27114)
**Author:** [@Kanoberson](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Kanoberson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/discount-at-checkout-not-specific/27114 "2026-10-16T11:32:12Z")
Hello, May I suggest that when checking out, and a discount is applied, there should be another box for discount reason. For a FQHC, when reporting to HRSA or when being audited, the health center may need to explain th… --- ## [OpenEMR by the numbers: what can be measured, and three asks](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-by-the-numbers-what-can-be-measured-and-three-asks/27117)
**Author:** [@anun333](https://community.open-emr.org/u/anun333)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-by-the-numbers-what-can-be-measured-and-three-asks/27117 "2026-10-12T20:24:31Z")
Nobody counts OpenEMR installations, so I tried to measure what can be measured: Downloads. About 45,000 from SourceForge in the year to September 2026, plus 1,100 to 7,600 per release from GitHub (8.2.0 through 8.4.1)… --- ## [Running OpenEMR on XAMPP? Version 8.3.0 is your off-ramp](https://community.open-emr.org/t/running-openemr-on-xampp-version-8-3-0-is-your-off-ramp/26987)
**Author:** [@stephenwaite](https://community.open-emr.org/u/stephenwaite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/running-openemr-on-xampp-version-8-3-0-is-your-off-ramp/26987 "2026-10-12T00:58:38Z")
Running OpenEMR on XAMPP? Version 8.3.0 is your off-ramp OpenEMR 8.3.0 (released 8/18/2026, ~50 security fixes) requires PHP 8.3+ and MariaDB 10.6+. XAMPP for Windows hasn’t had a release since November 2023 and ships PH… --- ## [Uniform Data Systems (UDS) reporting](https://community.open-emr.org/t/uniform-data-systems-uds-reporting/8882)
**Author:** [@Kanoberson](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Kanoberson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/uniform-data-systems-uds-reporting/8882 "2026-10-09T19:27:00Z")
Hello, everyone. I am wondering, has anyone ever developed a UDS reports module for OpenEMR? Thanks, Kanoberson --- ## [OpenEMR 7.0.2 to 8.4.1 Upgrade Report](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-7-0-2-to-8-4-1-upgrade-report/27099)
**Author:** [@tsimonq2](https://community.open-emr.org/u/tsimonq2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-7-0-2-to-8-4-1-upgrade-report/27099 "2026-10-07T01:30:40Z")
For a client, we recently upgraded OpenEMR from 7.0.2 to 8.4.1. This post has some basic information on what went well and what to watch out for, to provide feedback on the upgrade. We use Ansible to manage our OpenEMR … --- ## [So My Chromebook is End Of Life](https://community.open-emr.org/t/so-my-chromebook-is-end-of-life/26973)
**Author:** [@plp31984](https://community.open-emr.org/u/plp31984)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/so-my-chromebook-is-end-of-life/26973 "2026-09-19T20:44:41Z")
I got really bored and attempted to install Openemr 8.2.0 after turning on dev mode on an HP chromebook. I mean, what could go wrong? It’s got amd processor and 4 gb of ram? Plus the standand storage is like 32 gb. I… --- ## [S3 vs Server Storage](https://community.open-emr.org/t/s3-vs-server-storage/27058)
**Author:** [@Nilesh\_Hake](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Nilesh_Hake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/s3-vs-server-storage/27058 "2026-09-16T06:46:16Z")
Hi All, Could you please share your suggestions on the best approach for storing documents for each site? Should we store the documents in AWS S3, or should we keep them on the same server, using a site-specific docume… --- ## [Docker Vendor Hooks: New to 8.4.0 Containers](https://community.open-emr.org/t/docker-vendor-hooks-new-to-8-4-0-containers/27052)
**Author:** [@jesdynf](https://community.open-emr.org/u/jesdynf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/docker-vendor-hooks-new-to-8-4-0-containers/27052 "2026-09-14T00:58:51Z")
New to this release, we’re now offering a way to run your own scripts inside the OpenEMR container at various lifecycle points. Our goal is to let you package up local changes to your vanilla installation in a way that c… --- ## [Code for copying data from previous encounter](https://community.open-emr.org/t/code-for-copying-data-from-previous-encounter/26421)
**Author:** [@BenFosterPsyD](https://community.open-emr.org/u/BenFosterPsyD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/code-for-copying-data-from-previous-encounter/26421 "2026-09-11T16:59:33Z")
I’ve been building a new LBF and have noticed there is capability to “copy from last encounter” in the options. I already have a custom form that I coded manually that I’d like to add this functionality to. Can anyone … --- ## [Financial reporting module: a new look and direction](https://community.open-emr.org/t/financial-reporting-module-a-new-look-and-direction/26936)
**Author:** [@juggernautsei](https://community.open-emr.org/u/juggernautsei)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/financial-reporting-module-a-new-look-and-direction/26936 "2026-08-28T22:37:59Z")
Here is a foundational module for financial reporting. Features Volume KPIs: appointments scheduled, new patients seen, visits checked out Operational rates: documentation and billing progress against completed visit… --- ## [OpenEMR 8.2/8.3 Group Therapy Issues: Duplicate Tabs, Participant Update Errors, and Incorrect Navigation](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-2-8-3-group-therapy-issues-duplicate-tabs-participant-update-errors-and-incorrect-navigation/26995)
**Author:** [@sajanasigdel](https://community.open-emr.org/u/sajanasigdel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-2-8-3-group-therapy-issues-duplicate-tabs-participant-update-errors-and-incorrect-navigation/26995 "2026-08-25T05:58:58Z")
I enabled Group Therapy in OpenEMR 8.2 through Global \> Config. I was able to successfully create a group and add participants. However, I have encountered several issues with the Group Therapy functionality. I also tes… --- ## [OpenEMR 8.3 Patient Issues Medication search does not return installed RXCUI codes](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-3-patient-issues-medication-search-does-not-return-installed-rxcui-codes/27000)
**Author:** [@nefesh](https://community.open-emr.org/u/nefesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-3-patient-issues-medication-search-does-not-return-installed-rxcui-codes/27000 "2026-08-24T00:26:32Z")
I am testing a fresh OpenEMR 8.3.0 Docker installation. Environment: OpenEMR 8.3.0, official 2026-08-21 image PHP 8.5.6 MariaDB 11.8.8 I enabled the RXCUI code type and marked it as a Drug code type. I then imported… --- ## [Upgrade 8.2.0 400 Error](https://community.open-emr.org/t/upgrade-8-2-0-400-error/26994)
**Author:** [@seddinger](https://community.open-emr.org/u/seddinger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/upgrade-8-2-0-400-error/26994 "2026-08-21T15:04:19Z")
Hi, We upgraded from 8.0.3 and then as soon as we hit 8.2.0, it broke. We can get to the logon page of OpenEMR but when we click to login, we get error “This page isn’t working, If the problem continues, contact the si… --- ## [Best way to find someone for one-on-one OpenEMR training/mentoring?](https://community.open-emr.org/t/best-way-to-find-someone-for-one-on-one-openemr-training-mentoring/26963)
**Author:** [@CuriousMD](https://community.open-emr.org/u/CuriousMD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/best-way-to-find-someone-for-one-on-one-openemr-training-mentoring/26963 "2026-08-20T21:39:18Z")
Hi everyone and thanks for accepting me into the community! I’m a US physician (general outpatient medicine and psych) trying to learn OpenEMR in a fairly serious way, and I was hoping to get some advice from people her… --- ## [What is virtual ward software and can it integrate with OpenEMR?](https://community.open-emr.org/t/what-is-virtual-ward-software-and-can-it-integrate-with-openemr/26983)
**Author:** [@ultralinkit](https://community.open-emr.org/u/ultralinkit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/what-is-virtual-ward-software-and-can-it-integrate-with-openemr/26983 "2026-08-18T11:55:56Z")
Hi everyone, I’m researching virtual ward software and would appreciate some insights from the community. My understanding is that virtual ward software is a digital platform that enables healthcare organisations to mo… --- ## [PHP Opcache Support in 7.0.2 Docker](https://community.open-emr.org/t/php-opcache-support-in-7-0-2-docker/20867)
**Author:** [@jesdynf](https://community.open-emr.org/u/jesdynf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/php-opcache-support-in-7-0-2-docker/20867 "2026-08-13T03:10:56Z")
FYI, I just accepted Jake Mevorach’s PR for running OpenEMR with “Opcache”, a PHP accelerator that caches compiled templates, something Stephen Nielson and I had been looking at last month. I’ve seen people talk about “f… --- ## [Using Open EMR for Hospital billing?](https://community.open-emr.org/t/using-open-emr-for-hospital-billing/2700)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.open-emr.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/using-open-emr-for-hospital-billing/2700 "2026-08-12T01:04:18Z")
bloombill wrote on Tuesday, January 24, 2017: I'm wondering how do I set up the Open EMR to use a UB-04 and bill for facility charges? This would be very useful to have ub-04 feature. --- ## [Introduction and Installation Thread](https://community.open-emr.org/t/introduction-and-installation-thread/26874)
**Author:** [@Paulywog0667](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Paulywog0667)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/introduction-and-installation-thread/26874 "2026-08-10T21:57:06Z")
Hello, new to this forum! Normally it’s aquariums or gardening of some type I discuss online, but caught the Apache, PHP, MySQL and OpenEMR bug, :slightly\_smiling\_face:. I’m a newbie/novice. 1 class of vba coding in coll… --- ## [Checking In\_Configuration Update](https://community.open-emr.org/t/checking-in-configuration-update/26894)
**Author:** [@Paulywog0667](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Paulywog0667)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/checking-in-configuration-update/26894 "2026-07-26T01:10:49Z")
So far so good! It’s been about a week since download/install. I’ve been able to get a procedure going for lab orders and downloads as txt. I’ve then been steered towards saving towards a system folder. Which isn’t agree… --- ## [What is virtual ward software development and how does it work with OpenEMR?](https://community.open-emr.org/t/what-is-virtual-ward-software-development-and-how-does-it-work-with-openemr/26917)
**Author:** [@ultralinkit](https://community.open-emr.org/u/ultralinkit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/what-is-virtual-ward-software-development-and-how-does-it-work-with-openemr/26917 "2026-07-24T17:39:18Z")
Hi everyone, I’m researching virtual ward software development and would like to learn from the OpenEMR community. From what I’ve read, virtual ward software development is a digital platform that enables healthcare or… --- ## [Need advice on HCFA Form 1500 Box 11](https://community.open-emr.org/t/need-advice-on-hcfa-form-1500-box-11/26913)
**Author:** [@ameaux](https://community.open-emr.org/u/ameaux)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/need-advice-on-hcfa-form-1500-box-11/26913 "2026-07-20T17:59:39Z")
I am having an issue with Box 11 on HCFA Form 1500 pulling the information when printing secondary claims. I have verified that the claim is set to go to the secondary payer. However, Box 11 is blank even though the insu… --- ## [Something missing in the procedure of Dual Upgrade of OpenEMR and XAMPP in Windows](https://community.open-emr.org/t/something-missing-in-the-procedure-of-dual-upgrade-of-openemr-and-xampp-in-windows/26879)
**Author:** [@j0kky](https://community.open-emr.org/u/j0kky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/something-missing-in-the-procedure-of-dual-upgrade-of-openemr-and-xampp-in-windows/26879 "2026-07-06T12:39:26Z")
I would like to report a missing step in the procedure described in the wiki article Dual Upgrade of OpenEMR and XAMPP in Windows. After point 2 of the “Importing old data” section, I think the following instructions sh… --- ## [Cannot Perform recovery on 8.0.0. No site ID found](https://community.open-emr.org/t/cannot-perform-recovery-on-8-0-0-no-site-id-found/26803)
**Author:** [@cornutaurus](https://community.open-emr.org/u/cornutaurus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/cannot-perform-recovery-on-8-0-0-no-site-id-found/26803 "2026-06-26T21:18:42Z")
OS: Debian 13. Php8.4. We’re trying to move openEMR 8.0.0(3) to another computer. An error came up with No site ID found. sudo ./restore ./restore: line 17: shopt: -e: invalid option shopt: usage: shopt \[-pqsu\] \[-o\]… --- ## [Bug Report: SBR02 Subscriber Relationship Code Missing for Non-Self Subscribers in 837P Generator](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-report-sbr02-subscriber-relationship-code-missing-for-non-self-subscribers-in-837p-generator/26777)
**Author:** [@nursejeff](https://community.open-emr.org/u/nursejeff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-report-sbr02-subscriber-relationship-code-missing-for-non-self-subscribers-in-837p-generator/26777 "2026-05-19T13:29:50Z")
Component: src/Billing/X125010837P.php Affected Versions: Unknown — likely affects all current versions Severity: High — causes claim rejections at clearinghouse level for all dependent (non-self) subscriber claims D… --- ## [AI Forms Visual Builder and Feesheet auto-population AI Coding](https://community.open-emr.org/t/ai-forms-visual-builder-and-feesheet-auto-population-ai-coding/26728)
**Author:** [@alexglim](https://community.open-emr.org/u/alexglim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/ai-forms-visual-builder-and-feesheet-auto-population-ai-coding/26728 "2026-05-13T23:22:11Z")
Hi Everyone, Announcing OVForms AI powered platform that provides 2 core services for OpenEMR providers. AI-Powered visual encounter forms builder, providing smart, interactive visit forms in seconds AI workfl… --- ## [BUG FIX: Modify Payments Silently Fails When Patient Looked Up via Bottom Search in Batch Payments](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-fix-modify-payments-silently-fails-when-patient-looked-up-via-bottom-search-in-batch-payments/26699)
**Author:** [@nursejeff](https://community.open-emr.org/u/nursejeff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-fix-modify-payments-silently-fails-when-patient-looked-up-via-bottom-search-in-batch-payments/26699 "2026-05-13T15:30:31Z")
Version affected: OpenEMR 7.0.4 (likely affects earlier versions as well) Files affected: interface/billing/payment\_pat\_sel.inc.php Symptom: Clicking “Modify Payments” does nothing when a patient was added via the bott… --- ## [Troubles with Docker volume/permission - stick it out or move to XAMPP?](https://community.open-emr.org/t/troubles-with-docker-volume-permission-stick-it-out-or-move-to-xampp/26737)
**Author:** [@fit\_guy](https://community.open-emr.org/u/fit_guy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/troubles-with-docker-volume-permission-stick-it-out-or-move-to-xampp/26737 "2026-04-29T13:16:01Z")
Using Grok Super Heavy to customize OpenEMR 8.0 and having troubles with localhost8080 500 internal server errors. Grok says it is known issue on Windows machine with CareCoordination module, but unable to resolve it. … --- ## [Bug: Missing MB (Medigap/Medicare Supplement) Policy Type Causes SBR05 Rejection in 837p Claims](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-missing-mb-medigap-medicare-supplement-policy-type-causes-sbr05-rejection-in-837p-claims/26736)
**Author:** [@nursejeff](https://community.open-emr.org/u/nursejeff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-missing-mb-medigap-medicare-supplement-policy-type-causes-sbr05-rejection-in-837p-claims/26736 "2026-04-27T23:46:42Z")
Summary The MB insurance type code for Medigap/Medicare Supplement plans is missing from InsurancePolicyTypes.php. This causes the SBR05 field in outbound 837p claim files to be left blank when a patient has Medicare Par… --- ## [Bug Report & Fix: Fee Sheet Review Button Applies Historical Fees Instead of Current Fee Schedule](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-report-fix-fee-sheet-review-button-applies-historical-fees-instead-of-current-fee-schedule/26735)
**Author:** [@nursejeff](https://community.open-emr.org/u/nursejeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/bug-report-fix-fee-sheet-review-button-applies-historical-fees-instead-of-current-fee-schedule/26735 "2026-04-27T18:26:36Z")
Summary When a practice updates their fee schedule (e.g., raising 99214 from $140.00 to $160.00), the Fee Sheet Review button continues to import the old historical fee from the billing table rather than the current fee… [Next page](https://community.open-emr.org/c/openemr-admin-manage/5.md?page=1)