What features should your hospital management software have? With so many options, it's easy to either overspend on features you don't need or miss critical modules. Here's a comprehensive checklist of 20 HMS modules—and which ones are essential for your hospital size.
The 20 Essential HMS Modules
Appointment scheduling, queue management, consultation tracking
Bed allocation, admission/discharge, nursing workflows
Digital patient history, prescriptions, clinical notes
GST-compliant billing, insurance, package management
Inventory, batch tracking, expiry alerts, dispensing
Test ordering, sample tracking, auto-generated reports
Imaging orders, PACS integration, radiology reports
Surgery scheduling, OT utilization, surgical records
Central store, consumables, indent management
Staff records, attendance, payroll, scheduling
General ledger, P&L, MIS reports, Tally integration
Pre-auth, claim submission, TPA rate management
Online appointments, reports download, payments
Doctor app for rounds, patient app for engagement
Video consultations, e-prescriptions, remote care
Donor management, blood inventory, cross-matching
Session scheduling, treatment records, consumables
Token management, calling system, waiting room display
Auto-documentation, quality indicators, audit logs
Voice-to-prescription, automated clinical notes
Modules by Hospital Size
Small Clinic (1-5 Doctors)
Start with these 5 core modules:
- OPD Management
- EMR / Prescriptions
- Billing
- Appointment Booking
- Queue Display
Nursing Home (10-30 Beds)
Add these to the clinic modules:
- IPD Management
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory (basic)
- Inventory
- TPA/Insurance
Multi-Specialty Hospital (50-200 Beds)
You'll need most modules, especially:
- All core modules
- Operation Theatre
- Radiology
- HRMS
- Finance
- NABH Compliance
Large Hospital (200+ Beds)
Full HMS suite recommended:
- All 20 modules
- Multi-location support
- Custom workflows
- Advanced analytics
- AI capabilities
Integration Requirements
Beyond modules, ensure your HMS integrates with:
- Lab Equipment: Auto-fetch results from analyzers
- PACS: View radiology images within HMS
- Payment Gateways: UPI, cards, insurance
- Tally: Seamless accounting sync
- ABDM/ABHA: National health ID compliance
- WhatsApp: Patient notifications
Red Flags to Avoid
- Per-Module Pricing: Some vendors charge separately for each module
- No EMR: Paper-based prescription is outdated
- No Mobile Access: Doctors need mobile rounds
- No ABDM Support: Will be mandatory soon
- Outdated UI: Staff won't adopt clunky software
Adrine's Module Coverage
Adrine includes all 20 modules in a single subscription—no per-module fees:
- ✅ All 20 modules included
- ✅ Unlimited users
- ✅ ABDM/NABH compliant
- ✅ AI Voice Scribe included
- ✅ Mobile apps for doctors & patients
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