# Latest **URL:** https://community.open-emr.org/latest.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) --- ## [Procedure order creation in openEMR 8.4.1 problems](https://community.open-emr.org/t/procedure-order-creation-in-openemr-8-4-1-problems/27082)
**Author:** [@David\_Kingson](https://community.open-emr.org/u/David_Kingson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/procedure-order-creation-in-openemr-8-4-1-problems/27082 "2026-10-01T22:42:29Z")
Continuing the discussion from OpenEMR 8.4.1 has just been released!: For discussion and announcement of OpenEMR news. I have just installed 8.4.1 but am having problems with the procedure configuration and testing. Ti… --- ## [OpenEMR Foundation Board Meeting: October 14, 2026](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-foundation-board-meeting-october-14-2026/27081)
**Author:** [@stephenwaite](https://community.open-emr.org/u/stephenwaite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-foundation-board-meeting-october-14-2026/27081 "2026-10-01T19:48:33Z")
Here is the Agenda for the October 14, 2026 OpenEMR Foundation Board Meeting: Meetings are open to the community. Feel free to call in OpenEMR Foundation Monthly Conference Call Details - OpenEMR Project Wiki Note the n… --- ## [OpenEMR Weekly Meeting Notes — 29 September 2026](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-weekly-meeting-notes-29-september-2026/27079)
**Author:** [@psoas](https://community.open-emr.org/u/psoas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-weekly-meeting-notes-29-september-2026/27079 "2026-09-30T10:08:31Z")
Summary notes from the weekly conference call are now posted on the wiki. This week covered: The pull request backlog — 265 open, and ideas for scaling review FHIR write APIs, and how patient-submitted data should reac… --- ## [Clinical Notes “Last Updated” timestamp changes on unrelated saves](https://community.open-emr.org/t/clinical-notes-last-updated-timestamp-changes-on-unrelated-saves/27078)
**Author:** [@ninjatx](https://community.open-emr.org/u/ninjatx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:24am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/clinical-notes-last-updated-timestamp-changes-on-unrelated-saves/27078 "2026-09-30T07:24:19Z")
I found a behavior in the Clinical Notes form where the displayed Last Updated timestamp for older notes can change even when that specific note was NOT edited. From a documentation and legal standpoint, this can cause s… --- ## [Deprecating/removing backup.php as a feature in OpenEMR](https://community.open-emr.org/t/deprecating-removing-backup-php-as-a-feature-in-openemr/26932)
**Author:** [@adunsulag](https://community.open-emr.org/u/adunsulag)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/deprecating-removing-backup-php-as-a-feature-in-openemr/26932 "2026-09-29T20:35:51Z")
We are planning on deprecating and removing the backup.php script in OpenEMR. We’d like to know if anyone is utilizing this feature and if there is anyone in the community that would be interested in taking over the mai… --- ## [Backup item moved in v8 menu?](https://community.open-emr.org/t/backup-item-moved-in-v8-menu/27076)
**Author:** [@htuck](https://community.open-emr.org/u/htuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/backup-item-moved-in-v8-menu/27076 "2026-09-29T18:54:35Z")
Getting to know OpenEMR v8.x and I can’t find the backup menu item where it is in my 7.x install. Or under that name anywhere else. Ideas? Do I need to turn on a global setting or something? Thanks! HT --- ## [A standalone SMART app for FHIR questionnaires, and how we got here](https://community.open-emr.org/t/a-standalone-smart-app-for-fhir-questionnaires-and-how-we-got-here/27072)
**Author:** [@sjpadgett](https://community.open-emr.org/u/sjpadgett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 5:34am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/a-standalone-smart-app-for-fhir-questionnaires-and-how-we-got-here/27072 "2026-09-29T05:34:44Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to introduce a small project that’s been a long time coming: OpenEMR SMART Questionnaires, now at GitHub - openemr/oe-smart-questionnaire · GitHub. It’s a standalone SMART on FHIR app for completi… --- ## [Integration with OpenELIS](https://community.open-emr.org/t/integration-with-openelis/21493)
**Author:** [@parag-thoughti](https://community.open-emr.org/u/parag-thoughti)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/integration-with-openelis/21493 "2026-09-25T15:36:47Z")
I am trying to integrate OpenEMR and OpenELIS for lab orders. Can anyone guide me on how to implement it? --- ## [OpenEMR Weekly Meeting Notes — 22 September 2026](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-weekly-meeting-notes-22-september-2026/27068)
**Author:** [@psoas](https://community.open-emr.org/u/psoas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-weekly-meeting-notes-22-september-2026/27068 "2026-09-23T08:43:24Z")
Summary notes from the weekly conference call are now posted on the wiki. This week covered: 8.4.1 released — the first patch-level release through the new automation A proposed workaround list for operators who can’t … --- ## [CAMOS - "Authentication Error" when attempting to submit contents of CAMOS in encounter](https://community.open-emr.org/t/camos-authentication-error-when-attempting-to-submit-contents-of-camos-in-encounter/26820)
**Author:** [@Yaro](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Yaro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/camos-authentication-error-when-attempting-to-submit-contents-of-camos-in-encounter/26820 "2026-09-23T03:19:37Z")
Situation Authentication Error appears whe trying to submit contents of CAMOS. OpenEMR Version 8.0.0 (3) Browser: I’m using: Firefox Operating System I’m using: Windows 10 Search Yes Logs Did you check the logs? … --- ## [OpenEMR 8.4.1 has just been released!](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-4-1-has-just-been-released/27064)
**Author:** [@brady.miller](https://community.open-emr.org/u/brady.miller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-4-1-has-just-been-released/27064 "2026-09-20T09:21:05Z")
OpenEMR 8.4.1 has just been released The OpenEMR community has released version 8.4.1, which includes bug fixes. Release notes: Release OpenEMR 8.4.1 · openemr/openemr · GitHub Download: Download OpenEMR You’ll find d… --- ## [Production HIPAA compliant openemr cost](https://community.open-emr.org/t/production-hipaa-compliant-openemr-cost/27056)
**Author:** [@Mohammad](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Mohammad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/production-hipaa-compliant-openemr-cost/27056 "2026-09-19T23:18:59Z")
for daily users of openemr in production, adding all features in daily practice what is the monthly cost if it is going to be HIPAA compliant ( including email SMS …etc) realizing it will vary from practice to practice b… --- ## [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… --- ## [Patient Express Portal — a lightweight lab/imaging results portal + Orthanc/OHIF PACS integration for OpenEMR](https://community.open-emr.org/t/patient-express-portal-a-lightweight-lab-imaging-results-portal-orthanc-ohif-pacs-integration-for-openemr/27035)
**Author:** [@luisuriarte](https://community.open-emr.org/u/luisuriarte)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/patient-express-portal-a-lightweight-lab-imaging-results-portal-orthanc-ohif-pacs-integration-for-openemr/27035 "2026-09-18T22:57:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to share a project I’ve been building on top of OpenEMR: Patient Express Portal — a lightweight, “express” patient-facing portal focused on the two things patients actually check most often: lab… --- ## [How to upgarde openemr 7.0.0 to 8.4 for multi sites](https://community.open-emr.org/t/how-to-upgarde-openemr-7-0-0-to-8-4-for-multi-sites/27057)
**Author:** [@mappavoo](https://community.open-emr.org/u/mappavoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:03am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/how-to-upgarde-openemr-7-0-0-to-8-4-for-multi-sites/27057 "2026-09-18T09:03:08Z")
TajEmo eHealth Replace this paragraph with your company name Job Title Project Leader Required Skills List of required skills Preferred Skills List of preferred skills Responsibilities List of responsibilitie… --- ## [Visit category list needs to be editable](https://community.open-emr.org/t/visit-category-list-needs-to-be-editable/9604)
**Author:** [@Harold\_Kornylak](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Harold_Kornylak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/visit-category-list-needs-to-be-editable/9604 "2026-09-16T12:25:37Z")
I note the visit category on the NEW ENCOUNTER form is NOT an editable list. Can that be fixed? Minor- I would like to delete Opthamologic Major - I would like to add a NO SHOW category. I feel no show is a very impo… --- ## [Weno exchange users please share your experience](https://community.open-emr.org/t/weno-exchange-users-please-share-your-experience/27036)
**Author:** [@Mohammad](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Mohammad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/weno-exchange-users-please-share-your-experience/27036 "2026-09-16T11:06:03Z")
I would like to have the experience of weno exchange Rx users on this forum shared on this thread, how practical is it? and how does it go with pharmacies not participating with weno ? Thanks in advance. --- ## [OpenEMR Weekly Meeting Notes — 15 September 2026](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-weekly-meeting-notes-15-september-2026/27059)
**Author:** [@psoas](https://community.open-emr.org/u/psoas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-weekly-meeting-notes-15-september-2026/27059 "2026-09-16T09:54:57Z")
Summary notes from the weekly conference call are now posted on the wiki. This week covered: Welcome to Simon Quigley, returning as a contributor, and a look at his two open PRs Module policy clarified — applicability … --- ## [Related Persons SQL error](https://community.open-emr.org/t/related-persons-sql-error/26613)
**Author:** [@eumetaxas](https://community.open-emr.org/u/eumetaxas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/related-persons-sql-error/26613 "2026-09-16T06:50:03Z")
Situation When i try to add a related person i get this error “SQL Statement failed on preparation: SELECT \* FROM contact\_telecom WHERE contact\_id = ? ORDER BY rank ASC, is\_primary DESC’“ OpenEMR Version I’m using Ope… --- ## [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… --- ## [Followed steps to upgrade to 8.4.0 to no avail](https://community.open-emr.org/t/followed-steps-to-upgrade-to-8-4-0-to-no-avail/27054)
**Author:** [@Mohammad](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Mohammad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/followed-steps-to-upgrade-to-8-4-0-to-no-avail/27054 "2026-09-16T06:03:55Z")
Situation: tried to follow all the instructions on upgrading from 8.3.0 to 8.4.0 , i created a directory named it openemer\_bk under which i put the old directory openemr, then i wget the new version , then tar -pxvzf op… --- ## [Using OpenEMR to write prescriptions](https://community.open-emr.org/t/using-openemr-to-write-prescriptions/11697)
**Author:** [@nursejeff](https://community.open-emr.org/u/nursejeff)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/using-openemr-to-write-prescriptions/11697 "2026-09-15T17:43:07Z")
Is anyone using Openemr to write and send prescriptions to pharmacies? I have used Allscripts (now veradigm) for years and have cut and pasted the Rx’s from veradigm into my chartnote on OpenEMR. The veradigm platform … --- ## [Cannot edit insurance form](https://community.open-emr.org/t/cannot-edit-insurance-form/25497)
**Author:** [@eumetaxas](https://community.open-emr.org/u/eumetaxas)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/cannot-edit-insurance-form/25497 "2026-09-15T15:57:02Z")
Situation the insurance window is loading, showing the contents (either it has data or not) but when i try to edit is not loading. OpenEMR Version i am using Openemr 7.03 (3) Browser: Firefox Operating System I’m … --- ## [Front Office Receipts Report crashing](https://community.open-emr.org/t/front-office-receipts-report-crashing/27046)
**Author:** [@sundog](https://community.open-emr.org/u/sundog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/front-office-receipts-report-crashing/27046 "2026-09-14T21:54:51Z")
Situation The Front Office Receipts Report (/interface/reports/front\_receipts\_report.php) is crashing and failing to generate, though the standard Payments report works perfectly fine. Because of how the SQL query is fo… --- ## [Error on upgrade from 8.3 to 8,4](https://community.open-emr.org/t/error-on-upgrade-from-8-3-to-8-4/27053)
**Author:** [@jhunyan](https://community.open-emr.org/u/jhunyan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/error-on-upgrade-from-8-3-to-8-4/27053 "2026-09-14T14:54:05Z")
Situation I am getting an error on database when I search for my patient OpenEMR Version I’m using OpenEMR version 8.4 Browser: I’m using: Chrome Operating System I’m using: Windows 11 Search Did you search the … --- ## [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… --- ## [OpenEMR 8.4.0 has just been released!](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-4-0-has-just-been-released/27050)
**Author:** [@brady.miller](https://community.open-emr.org/u/brady.miller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-8-4-0-has-just-been-released/27050 "2026-09-13T09:32:35Z")
OpenEMR 8.4.0 has just been released The OpenEMR community has released version 8.4.0, which includes critical security fixes, new features, improvements, and other fixes. Release notes: Release OpenEMR 8.4.0 · openemr… --- ## [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 … --- ## [OpenEMR Foundation Board Meeting: September 9, 2026](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-foundation-board-meeting-september-9-2026/27032)
**Author:** [@stephenwaite](https://community.open-emr.org/u/stephenwaite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/openemr-foundation-board-meeting-september-9-2026/27032 "2026-09-11T06:59:59Z")
Here is the Agenda for the September 9, 2026 OpenEMR Foundation Board Meeting: Meetings are open to the community. Feel free to call in OpenEMR Foundation Monthly Conference Call Details - OpenEMR Project Wiki 1. Welco… --- ## [Patient Portal issues after 8.3 upgrade](https://community.open-emr.org/t/patient-portal-issues-after-8-3-upgrade/27044)
**Author:** [@Strabmd](https://community.open-emr.org/u/Strabmd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.open-emr.org/t/patient-portal-issues-after-8-3-upgrade/27044 "2026-09-10T21:26:39Z")
Situation bugs/issues with patient portal since upgrading to v8.3 and some other issues. OpenEMR Version I’m using OpenEMR version 8.3 Browser: I’m using: chrome Operating System I’m using: AWS Ubuntu Search Did… [Next page](https://community.open-emr.org/latest.md?page=1)