Google Transfers Open Health Stack to Linux Foundation for Global Digital Health Advancement

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Google announced the transfer of governance of its Open Health Stack (OHS) to the Linux Foundation. With this, the Open Health Stack Software Foundation (OHS-SF) was established to advance open-source digital health solutions. Launched in March 2023, OHS offers a suite of tools built around the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard, specifically designed for low-resource environments. The stack is organized into three pillars: FHIR foundations, a multi-platform toolkit, and AI commons, providing developers with building blocks for AI-powered health solutions. This transfer ensures vendor-neutral stewardship, gaining support from key stakeholders like the WHO and Microsoft. It aims to accelerate global adoption and local innovation. OHS has already been deployed in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Moving forward, the focus will be on enabling developers to adopt WHO Smart Guidelines and improve interoperability for underserved communities.