In today’s fast-evolving world, AI and automation have become essential across all industries, including healthcare. Hospitals no longer rely on manual processes as they once did. Future-ready HIMS modules within modern Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS) have become the backbone of healthcare operations by automating workflows and securely storing critical data. These modules not only streamline day-to-day processes but also enhance patient experience, reduce the workload for doctors and hospital management, and significantly improve overall revenue performance.
Let’s understand the must-have modules in the future-ready HIMS.
HIMS modules list
| Modules | Key Purpose |
| Patient Registration and Management | Admission, Queue management, Appointment scheduling. |
| Electronic Health Record | Clinical notes & treatment plans. History, allergies, vitals, investigation results, medication administration, care plans, and order sets |
| IPD management | Bed allocation & transfers, nursing notes, and vitals, clinical order entry, and discharge summary automation. |
| OPD management | Handles peak OPD rush, improves doctor productivity, and reduces patient waiting time. |
| OP/ IP Billing | Automated charges captured, Cashless & TPA workflows, Package billing, Advance, refunds & settlements |
| Laboratory management | Barcode-based sample tracking and automated result delivery. |
| Radiology management | Smart modality scheduling, Integration with PACS for image retrieval, and a zero-footprint viewer for doctors |
| Pharmacy management | E-prescription integration with OPD/IPD and retail pharmacy billing. Track and give alerts on expiry and near-expiry drugs, narcotic drugs, and fast dispensing. |
| Operation Theater | Plan, manage, document, and track the entire surgical workflow |
| Inventory Management | Manage vendors, purchase orders, track stock, expiry, and batch tracking, and generate automatic GRNs. |
Notable HIMS Providers
KareXpert
KareXpert is a cloud-based healthcare platform offering 60+ modules within its HIMS suite. It features an intuitive, user-friendly UX/UI developed in collaboration with Google. With AI powering nearly 90% of the platform — including OCR, facial recognition, EMR image annotation, and voice recognition — KareXpert delivers a highly automated workflow. It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems, and is fully customizable with advanced compliance capabilities. The platform also includes specialized modules such as 5G Ambulance, Diet/Kitchen, and Linen/Laundry/Housekeeping.
Shivam Medisoft
Shivam Medisoft’s healthcare platform offers 40+ modules within its HMS, supported by advanced data analytics, alerts, and performance indicators built directly into an interactive dashboard with drill-down capabilities. Its intuitive UI/UX uses smart color coding to enhance usability. The system includes a Control Tower, which is a centralized command hub for monitoring and managing hospital operations.
It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems, and offers moderate customization along with basic compliance standards. Key features include an AI assistant, voice-to-text functionality, and stock validation to prevent excess inventory purchases. The platform is available in both enterprise and lite versions to suit different hospital needs.
Caresoft:
Caresoft Systems is a cloud-based healthcare platform offering 30+ modules within its HMS, supported by robust analytics tools. It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems. The platform is available in basic, standard, and advanced versions, featuring a user-friendly, color-coded UI/UX for smooth navigation.
For inventory control, it provides double approval (two-way authentication) and auto-generated purchase orders based on past consumption trends to prevent overstocking. Caresoft includes multiple dashboards, such as Admission, CEO, BI, Revenue, and more, and can consolidate them for comparative analysis. The system is fully customizable and adheres to an intermediate level of compliance, making it adaptable to diverse hospital environments.
Manorama Infosolution
Manorama Infosolutions offers 30+ modules in its HIMS, along with embedded analytics that track clinical, operational, and financial KPIs. It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems. The platform features an intuitive, user-friendly UX/UI with color-coded dashboards for easy navigation.
Key functionalities include an AI assistant, template-based prescriptions, CDSS, and voice-to-text capabilities. Doctors can also view both OPD and IPD patient details on a single screen, improving workflow efficiency. The system is fully customizable, multilingual, and compliant with advanced healthcare standards.
Moc Doc
MocDoc is a comprehensive cloud-based HIS solution offering multiple modules with essential analytics. It supports multi-tenancy and multi-location operations, making it ideal for hospitals with diverse setups. The platform features a simple, user-friendly interface with smart color coding for easy navigation.
It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems. Key features include template-based prescriptions, EMR image annotation, and CDSS. MocDoc is fully customizable, multilingual, and compliant with advanced healthcare standards.
Plus91Technologies/ MediXcel
Plus91Technologie is a health-tech company that developed MediXcel, a cloud-based medical platform for hospitals, labs, and clinics. The company also deployed BHAVYA IHMS for the Bihar government, covering 13,000+ facilities across 38 districts. MediXcel features a simple, user-friendly interface with smart color coding and offers 30+ modules with robust analytics.
It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems and is available in two versions: Core and Advanced. Key functionalities include a voice assistant and an AIIMS-based CDSS for diabetes and hypertension management. The platform is multilingual, fully compliant with advanced healthcare standards, and designed for data-driven decision-making.
Insta by Practo
This comprehensive HIMS offers data-driven insights without built-in graphical analytics, though all data can be exported to Excel. It is available in Standard and Advanced versions, featuring an accommodative UI/UX with smart color coding. The Advanced version includes AI-powered voice consultations, PACS integration, and contactless registration.
The system integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems. It provides free upgrades every six months and comes with a robust custom MIS report builder, supporting automated scheduling and dashboard pinning. The platform is fully customizable, multilingual, and compliant with advanced healthcare standards.
SmartHMS
SmartHMS is a comprehensive HIMS solution offering 50+ modules and robust analytics for comparing data across doctors, departments, and time frames. The platform features an intuitive UI/UX with smart color coding and integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems.
Key AI-driven features include speech-to-text and a smart assistant, enhancing workflow efficiency. SmartHMS is fully customizable, multilingual, and compliant with intermediate healthcare standards.
Doctor app
Doctors App provides a comprehensive HIMS solution with multiple modules and a tablet-based EMR, enabling doctors to write notes naturally with a stylus for a smooth transition to digital workflows. The platform features a simple, intuitive UI/UX with subtle color coding.
It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems. Staff can manage OPD, IPD, pharmacy, and voice-to-text functionalities directly from their mobile devices. The system is fully customizable, multilingual, and compliant with basic healthcare standards.
SoftClinic GenX
SoftClinic GenX offers a comprehensive HMS solution with 20+ modules and essential data analytics tools. The platform features a simple, user-friendly UI/UX with smart color coding for easy navigation.
It integrates seamlessly with PACS, RIS, LIS, and billing systems. SoftClinic GenX is fully customizable, multilingual, and compliant with intermediate healthcare standards.