Bahmni
The People's EMR. An easy to use, complete, open source Hospital Information System (HIS).
Overview
Bahmni is an easy-to-use, open-source Hospital Information System (HIS) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) designed for low-resource settings. It integrates a suite of open-source products, including OpenMRS for clinical data, Odoo (OpenERP) for inventory and billing, and OpenELIS for laboratory management, into a single, cohesive solution.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated patient registration and clinical services (EMR)
- Laboratory Information System (LIS) module
- Inventory management and billing (ERP)
- Inpatient management
- Reporting and analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pre-integrated solution combining EMR, LIS, and ERP
- Designed specifically for the workflows of hospitals in low-resource settings
- User-friendly interface requiring minimal training
Unique Value: Provides a complete, integrated, and free open-source hospital information system, drastically reducing the complexity and cost of deploying a comprehensive digital health solution in low-resource settings.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Adopted in over 500 sites across more than 50 countries.
- Recognized as a Digital Public Good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple mobile data collection for field surveys
- Large-scale, multi-hospital enterprises requiring centralized cloud hosting
🏆 Alternatives
While OpenMRS provides a powerful EMR platform, Bahmni offers a complete hospital system by pre-integrating lab, billing, and inventory modules, making it a more holistic, ready-to-deploy solution.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Via community forums and implementation partners tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: The software is free and open-source. Costs are related to implementation, hardware, and support.
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