What is going on at HCW@Home
Releases, events and field stories from the open-source telehealth project.
HCW@Home at Geneva Digital Health Day 2026
HCW@Home attended the third Geneva Digital Health Day at Campus Biotech, organised by the Geneva Digital Health Hub.
Read the articleHCW@Home 6.0.0-beta.1 is out
The first beta of HCW@Home v6, a major milestone in the evolution of the open-source telemedicine platform.
Olivier BitschA Swiss telemedicine platform for hospitals, cantons and private clinics
Telemedicine has become a structural part of healthcare delivery in Switzerland — for patients, clinicians and health authorities.
Tobias KOpen-source telemedicine platforms: a practical guide
How to choose open-source software for real clinical teleconsultations — teleconsultation platforms, EMR/HIS systems and patient apps compared.
HCW@Home teamTelemedicine for NGOs and humanitarian organisations: a practical guide
Bringing remote care to conflict zones, remote villages, refugee camps and areas hit by natural disasters.
Tobias KHCW@Home — major release v6 on the road
The launch appeal for v6. Contributions on Open Collective speed up the release.
Olivier BitschHCW@Home adds support for the FHIR Appointment resource
A new endpoint brings support for the FHIR Appointment resource, for better integration with third-party systems.
Olivier BitschUnderstanding privacy and security risk factors related to telehealth services
The key telehealth security risks and how to mitigate them, so patient data stays safe during teleconsultations.
HCW@Home teamZoom vs HCW@Home: deciding the right platform for your telehealth needs
Compare Zoom and HCW@Home for telehealth — key features, privacy and ease of use — to choose the best platform for your healthcare services.
HCW@Home teamThe key to success for HIPAA compliance: understanding and integration
How healthcare organisations can understand HIPAA and weave it into daily operations — policies, training, risk management and technology.
HCW@Home teamWhat's the difference between teleconsultation and telemedicine?
Explore the differences between teleconsultation and telemedicine — key aspects, benefits, challenges and future trends in remote healthcare.
HCW@Home teamThe transformative power of open source telehealth software
How open source teleconsultation platforms make care more accessible, affordable, secure and adaptable — for patients and providers alike.
HCW@Home teamNew Python SDK package for HCW@Home
A Python SDK to integrate with the HCW@Home API and automate your workflows.
Mher DarbinyanThe key benefits of telehealth in rural areas
How telehealth transforms rural healthcare by improving access, quality and cost-efficiency, bridging distance gaps and empowering communities.
HCW@Home teamWhat are the business benefits of telehealth for providers?
How telehealth boosts provider efficiency, expands reach, cuts costs and enhances patient satisfaction in healthcare delivery.
HCW@Home teamHCW@Home added to the Digital Public Goods Alliance
HCW@Home joins the DPGA registry, which promotes digital public goods for a more equitable world.
Olivier BitschRequest Consultation Form (queues): new Odoo module
Patients request a consultation from their Odoo portal and wait in a shared HCW@Home queue.
HCW@Home teamRequest Consultation Form (doctor specific): new Odoo module
Doctors share a secure link; patients request a consultation without creating an account.
HCW@Home teamHeading towards version 5.0
HCW@Home 5.0 is on the verge of release, packed with new features from the team.
HCW@Home teamFree online courses available
New free courses to help users make the most of HCW@Home for remote consultations.
HCW@Home teamRemote consultations now easier with Docker integration
Deploying a robust, secure telemedicine platform gets simpler with Docker.
HCW@Home team