The Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE) has announced plans to host the 2007 Open Source Health Care Summit as part of their upcoming 2007 conference, SCALE 5x.

The focus of this event will be on the use of open-source software in the health care industry. The goal of this event is to foster an awareness of the availability of open-source options to medical organizations, private practices, and hospitals. The Open-Source Health Care Summit will be held on February 9, 2007 at the Los Angeles Airport Westin Hotel.