Hospital Management System Development

It is an independent or cloud-based infrastructure for storing, processing, and managing medical, administrative, and financial data. HMS provides a single database where all data is recorded and saved like:

• Medical histories of patients (prescriptions, diagnoses, lab test results, treatment, and other details);
• Finance and insurance operations (invoices, payments for medical services, etc.);
• Internal information about medical services and staff (roles, responsibilities, contacts);

At its core, implementing HMS strives to simplify clinician workflow, reduce administrative costs, decrease errors, and improve the patient experience. However, because the system manages every department or branch of the hospital, it usually contains a broad range of functions.

Their number might vary depending on the clinic's needs. However, it usually includes some basic modules like:

• Appointment Management
• Patient Management
• Report Management
• Facility Management
• Staff Management
• Support Management
• Supply Management
• Financial Management
• Insurance Management
• Laboratory Management

• Easy access to data. HMS stores all patient-related data: medical history, treatment methods, and test results. The system ensures that these records are accessible at all times, so physicians do not have to make special requests or wait long for responses.
• Reducing the number of errors. HMS reduces errors caused by illegible handwriting and missing or duplicate entries.
• The best patient experience. Hospital management software doesn't just work for healthcare vendors. HMS is patient-centered, which makes interacting with your medical center/hospital less stressful for patients.
• Better staff interaction. Hospital software improves collaboration and teamwork. For example, laboratory staff responsible for medical analysis can use this software to share test results with a doctor in minutes.
• Profitability. With the hospital patient management system, organizations do not need to hire additional staff, reducing labor costs.
• Improved revenue management. Cost-effectiveness is important, and HMS takes revenue management to the next level. With hospital management software, managers can get fast and accurate financial reports.

Like other software, HMS development covers the following stages:

1. Analysis
   First, we conducted a special feasibility study to clarify the system development objectives. After discussion with stakeholders, we analyze the features and functionality that need to be developed.
2. Planning
   At this stage, we plan all actions necessary to design and build the system.
3. UI/UX design
   We document all functional and technical requirements with logic and data flow diagrams, screen design documents, etc. We also create a database design document containing specifications for database tables, fields, etc.
4. Development
   At this stage, system development is carried out by writing source code in any programming language with all functional and technical requirements specified in the project documentation.
5. Testing
   Now, we check all components developed in the previous steps for errors and defects. We create a test plan that includes details of the test cases to be run, the test data used for testing, and so on.
6. Deployment
   After testing the system, we deploy it on a production server. At this stage, user manuals are also prepared to describe how users should work with the system.
7. Maintenance/Support
   During this phase, we monitor software for errors and defects. We analyze error reports to provide solutions to users of the system. If users encounter any problems, we will support them by fixing them or changing the existing program code.
8. Evolution
   It's time to supplement the software with new functions according to user requirements. Changes are documented so any new user joining the organization can easily train them.
9. Disposal
   The system will be shut down or removed from the organization’s network. We must back up all the data stored on the system before it is disabled or completely deleted. If important documents remain after backing up all the data, we transfer them to the new system.

There are several categories of HMS based on its features. They are divided into:

• Administrative systems
• Operational and tactical systems
• Task-based systems
• Subject-based tools
• Financial or billing modules

Yes, we provide a complete hospital management software solution for all stakeholders, including doctors, accountants, registrars, and pharmacists. Our hospital management solutions are fully customizable, and features can suit your hospital’s needs.

• routine work automation;
• human and material resource management;
• better staff and patient communication.

The range of ready-made HMS solutions is wide and varied. Most have similar functionality but different prices depending on the brand and its popularity.

Off-the-shelf HMS applications require a fee per user registered in the system, so the cost of the entire solution can be high. However, such products are far from perfect and have several common shortcomings, for example, the lack of SMS notifications, few modules being available, etc.

The problem is that if you are paying vast sums of money, you expect your HMS system to work great with the ongoing support you are usually unlikely to get from ready-made solutions.

What if we said you could get an HMS solution with all the necessary functionality, service, and price? We're talking about our hospital management systems development. It does not mean cheaper or easier. But this means quality, 100% suitable, and a unique product designed according to your requirements and preferences. So you can be 100% sure that by investing in a custom solution, you will get the results you want.

Hospital or clinic management is a complicated process, and for that reason, there are numerous requirements for a hospital management system:

1. A friendly UI/UX design. It is one of the top priorities for such applications, considering many potential users. Medical staff and patients need a convenient and informative system that is easy to use regardless of age and computer skills.
2. An ability to gather, store, process, and output a large amount of data. The software is required to enable automation to handle a huge amount of text data that incorporate different categories of records: from patients’ medical histories and insurance to clinical trial documents and complaints. In addition, the HMS must be compatible with various types of media information: video and digital images, such as computed tomography results, recorded operations, and 2D or 3D MRI scans.
3. Compliance with all present data security regulations and protocols to protect data confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access to the system. Data safety is another high priority, as patients’ information and other hospital documents are highly confidential. Any data leak may lead to harmful outcomes, including lawsuits, other financial repercussions, and a ruined reputation, which may force the hospital to close.
4. Rapid response is necessary for hospital management software. Time is the essence in medicine, so the HMS system should allow fast registration of new patients in case of emergency and quick retrieval of appropriate data, such as a patient’s history, from the archive or other hospitals’ databases.

There are two kinds of healthcare software development companies: specializing in a specific type of software and taking on any project.

The first is limited to a rather narrow set of approaches and technologies that they consider the most appropriate for the sector they serve. The second rarely reaches deep knowledge in the healthcare software development field.

Unlike both types, we at Relevant know what functionality healthcare software requires, and our rich experience in healthcare software development shows us the best way to achieve this functionality.

IT consulting is an essential part of healthcare custom software development. We always seek to share our knowledge and consult our clients when they participate in the development process. Moreover, standalone IT consulting and software architecture services are available even if no software product is ordered to be developed.

Do we sign an NDA for my project?
We completely understand your desire to protect your critical business data. We will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and provide you with other important documents in software development outsourcing.

The client will have 100% ownership of their HMS solution. It covers source code, copyright, intellectual property rights, etc.

I have my in-house team and want to expand it with dedicated developers. Is it possible to work with them remotely?
Of course, our dedicated teams have years of experience in remote working with in-house client teams worldwide.