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# OpenEMR
[OpenEMR](https://open-emr.org) is the most popular open source electronic health records and medical practice management solution. [ONC certified](https://open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Wiki_Home_Page#ONC_Ambulatory_EHR_Certification) with international usage, OpenEMR's goal is a superior alternative to its proprietary counterparts.
### Contributing
OpenEMR is a leader in healthcare open source software. Costly proprietary EMRs are no longer the only option. [Learn how to start contributing today!](https://open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/FAQ#How_do_I_begin_to_volunteer_for_the_OpenEMR_project.3F)
> Already comfortable with git? Check out [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for quick setup instructions
### Support
Community and Professional support can be found [here](https://open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/OpenEMR_Support_Guide).
Extensive documentation and forums can be found on the [OpenEMR website](https://open-emr.org).
### Reporting Issues and Bugs
Report these on the [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/openemr/openemr/issues). If you are unsure if it is an issue/bug, then always feel free to use the [Forum](https://community.open-emr.org/) and [Chat](https://www.open-emr.org/chat/).
### Reporting Security Vulnerabilities
Send an email to brady.g.miller@gmail.com . If possible, please encrypt your email via PGP with this [public key](https://keybase.io/bradymiller/pgp_keys.asc?fingerprint=8a93ddec0e320d5eb8a7994827def05b1a8a6d4f).
### API
Check out [API_README.md](API_README.md)
### Docker
Check out [DOCKER_README.md](DOCKER_README.md)
### For Developers
If using OpenEMR directly from the code repository, then the following commands will build OpenEMR (Node.js version 10.* or 12.* is required) :
```shell
composer install --no-dev
npm install
npm run build
composer dump-autoload -o
```
### Contributors
This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute. [[Contribute]](CONTRIBUTING.md).
### Backers
Thank you to all our backers! 🙏 [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/openemr#backer)]
### Sponsors
Support this project by becoming a sponsor. Your logo will show up here with a link to your website. [[Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/openemr#sponsor)]
### License
[GNU GPL](LICENSE)