Wipro Infotech, the IT business unit of Wipro has won a 10-year contract from Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited (MHEPL) to implement its latest hospital information system solution and data migration services across Manipal Group hospitals. The proposed HIS application will provide immediate access to clinical, administrative and billing data required for the efficient functioning of a hospital. It will ensure high levels of automation, better availability of information; reduction in patient’s waiting time and better utilisation of revenues.
Wipro’s engagement with Manipal Hospitals spans across a gamut of services encompassing integration of HIS with third party software, interfacing with lab equipment and providing infrastructure support services on HIS Platform. Speaking on the occasion Anand Sankaran, Sr Vice President and Business Head – India and Middle East and Global Business Head— Infrastructure and Services, Wipro said,“ Healthcare is a focus vertical for Wipro worldwide, and we have over 120 satisfied customers successfully leveraging our Hospital Information Solution (HIS) across India, Middle East and Asia Pacific. With Wipro’s in-depth expertise and rich experience of implementation in hospitals, both in the private and government sector, we are confident of delivering an efficient and cost effective solution to Manipal Hospital.”
Rajen Padukone, CEO, Manipal Health Enterprises said, “Given our plans for hospital network and business expansion in the near future, it is essential that we complement this with a robust HIS that will help in taking us to the next level of our growth trajectory. We believe that our strategic partnership with Wipro in this area will significantly improve efficiencies in providing quality service to our patients”.
EH News Bureau