The Client Registry is a component of the OpenHIE and much more. There are two reference implementations: OpenEMPI and MEDIC-CR.  It is essential the system we use is highly performant and aids larger systems. Our high level goals are;

• Performance and Scalability
• Matching Algorithm
• Customization and flexibility in implementing it
• Improve manageability during operation

The mission of the OpenHIE Client Registry Community (OHIE-CR) is to enable an open, collaborative and global group dedicated to promoting and supporting people, disseminating best practices, and fostering innovative technology that provides accurate, reliable and stable identification and de-duplication of individuals and other entities in a variety of contexts, particularly resource constrained settings. 

We envision a world where the evolving identity management needs for systems in a variety of contexts, particularly resource-constrained health care environments, are supported by an open, collaborative and vibrant global community.

We value....

• Collaboration – We value the contribution from community stakeholders and the meaningful partnerships that emerge from a variety of complementary roles that community members may serve.

• Communication – We value providing multiple venues by which community members can interact. These mechanisms include e-mail, wiki, IRC, telephone and face-to-face meetings.

• Interoperability - We value creating seamless integration among complementary components that may interact with MPI technology; we seek to leverage and promote standards-based approaches where feasible and practical.

•  Openness - We value the inclusion of the rich diversity of experiences and perspectives that community members provide; we respect individual differences, and support intellectual freedom and diversity of thought; we seek to enable access for all who can benefit from our people, best practices, and technology.