Administrative & Support Services

InformationTechnology

Technology That Cares

Contact Supportitsupport@cancerinstitutewia.org
Information Technology at Adyar Cancer Institute (WIA)

Department overview

The Information Technology (IT) Department plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of high-quality cancer care through reliable digital systems and robust technology infrastructure.

The department manages and maintains the Hospital Information System (HIS), ensuring seamless integration of clinical, administrative, and diagnostic workflows across the hospital.

The IT team is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the hospital’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, data storage, cybersecurity systems, and cloud platforms.

The department consists of 9 dedicated team members with a versatile mix of software, network, and hardware expertise, supporting everything from core clinical applications to CCTV surveillance and enterprise-grade hardware.

Message from the Head of Department

“To provide secure, reliable, and innovative technology that supports excellence in cancer care & treatment.”

Shri. Rajesh KrishnamurthiHead Department of Information Technology
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Institutional Vision & Principles

Mission & Vision

Vision

To provide secure, reliable, and innovative technology that supports excellence in cancer care & treatment.

Mission

To maintain a robust IT infrastructure and efficient systems and applications that enable seamless hospital operations, protect patient data, and support quality patient care.

Facilities & capabilities

01

Integrated Hospital Information System (HIS)

For end-to-end patient management

02

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

For secure digital patient records

03

High-availability IT Infrastructure

With centralized servers and storage

04

High-end user Desktops and Tablets

For clinicians

05

Multiple Internet Leased Lines

With sufficient bandwidth and contingency plans

06

Automated Backup & Disaster Recovery Systems

For data safety

07

Integration

With Laboratory and Radiology Systems for faster diagnostics

08

24/7 IT Support & Monitoring

To ensure uninterrupted hospital operations

09

Digital Reporting & Analytics

For better clinical and administrative decisions

Legacy

  • Long-standing role in supporting the delivery of high-quality cancer care through reliable digital systems.
  • Management and maintenance of the Hospital Information System (HIS) since its modernization.
  • Ensuring seamless integration of clinical, administrative, and diagnostic workflows across the hospital.

Achievements

4 Milestones
  1. 01
    Successfully implemented a new Hospital Information System (HIS) in June 2025, replacing the legacy application, resulting in a smoother, more modern EMR workflow.
  2. 02
    Implemented Patient ID Card and Patient portal for appointments, rescheduling, and viewing lab reports/bills.
  3. 03
    ABDM Integration with HIS and issuance of ABHA Numbers for seamless treatments across hospitals.
  4. 04
    Medsynapse PACS software implementation for Radiology.

Our Team

Contact Information Technology

Head Department of Information Technology

Shri. Rajesh Krishnamurthi

itsupport@cancerinstitutewia.org
Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar campus