Wipro Infotech, the India and Middle East IT Business unit of Wipro Ltd and a leading provider of IT and business transformation services has won a 10 year contract from Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited (MHEPL).

Under the partnership, Wipro will implement its latest Hospital Information System Solution and data migration services across Manipal Group Hospitals.

The proposed HIS application is patient centric. It 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 utilization 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 equipments and providing infrastructure support services on HIS Platform.

Manipal Hospitals has been providing high quality healthcare services to patients for over five decades. The Manipal Health Enterprises, Network of Hospitals manages around 4,900 beds through15 hospitals, spread over 11 locations across 5 States in India.

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.”

 “Given our plans for Hospital network and business expansion in the near future, it is essential that we complement this with a robust hospital information system 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 across our network”, said Rajen Padukone, CEO, Manipal Health Enterprises.