The CMS 3.0 is an open-source clinical management system project jointly implemented by the Hong Kong Medical Association (HKMA) and the Information and Software Industry Association (ISIA), with funding support from the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) under the Sector-specific Programme (SSP) for the Medical and Health Sector, and was developed by Mobigator Technology Group.

 

There are so many CMS available, why should I use HKMA CMS 3.0?

1) Permanently FREE!
It is available to all registered doctors in Hong Kong permanently free-of-charge.
It comes together with the e-learning kit and full user documentation.

2) Open source
The HKMA CMS 3.0 is the first Open-Source clinic management software in Hong Kong. An Open-Source Software is one in which the source code of the program is released to the user so that the core coding is viewable. Hence, they are able to be edited to suit the needs of the user. The advantages of using open source software include: (1) the core software is FREE; (2) the software can be EVOLVED through the concerted effort of huge communities of programmers. New features can be added as needed. Security issues can be fixed rapidly.

For the doctors using the HKMA CMS 3.0 program, are no longer confined to the vendor developing the system. This allows enhancement and maintenance of the software in future without any restriction from the vendor.

3) Not Tied to a single vendor
You are no longer confined to the vendor developing the system. This allows enhancement and maintenance of the software in future without any restriction from the vendor.

  

4) System flexibility
It is suitable for solo clinics and large clinic groups. The system supports multiple computer terminals and multiple concurrent users of different roles (e.g. doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, administrators etc.). It is built with potential to allow online retrieval and storage of laboratory reports from private labs.

5) Expandability
Because of the OPEN SOURCE design, CMS 3.0 allows future updates, modification of functions easily. It also allows individual users to add new functions tailored made to his requests or to his subspecialties' need.

6) CROSS PLATFORM
The HKMA CMS 3.0 can run on Windows, Mac or Linux machines.

7) CONNECTIVITY
CMS 3.0 uses standardized data code to facilitate data exchange with the websites of the Hospital Authority and the Department of Health for information exchange. This establishes a convenient electronic linkage with e-voucher, disease surveillance, electronic patient records (ePR), and the future e-health records.


Most Update (released on 30 September 2009)

CMS 3.0 Free Installation and Technical Support (till 3 October 2009)
To facilitate you to have an easy first step to use the HKMA CMS 3.0 Software to computerize your clinic, and to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the People Republic of China, the HKMA is going to sponsor 60 doctors for free onsite installation of the HKMA CMS 3.0 software and one-month free telephone support……<<Learn more>>

CMS 3.0 Workshops I & II (till 7 October 2009)
To equip our members with more comprehensive skills in using the new software, we are going to organize two Workshops ……<<Learn more>>

Download

HKMA CMS 3.0 Quick Installation Guide

HKMA CMS 3.0 Software Request Form (Hard Copies Only)

 

Certificate Course on IT Usage in Medical Practice
Certificate Course on IT Usage in Medical Practices 2009
This workshop is designed to help doctors to improve computer data security and also practical knowledge of the HKMA Clinic Management System 3.0. We are glad to know that about 60 doctors are keeping abreast of the times and equipping themselves with this new knowledge……<<Learn more>>

 

Press Release

28 August 2009
The Hong Kong Medical Association TaoYuan Project CMS 3.0 Official Launch cum IT Expo
The HKMA CMS 3.0 Official Launch cum IT Expo was held today at Eaton Hotel Hong Kong. In this afternoon……<<Learn more / 了解多些>>

6 August 2009
The Hong Kong Medical Association TaoYuan Project CMS 3.0 Official Launch
Today, The Hong Kong Medical Association CMS 3.0 is born……<<Learn more / 了解多些>>

17 May 2007
The Hong Kong Medical Association TaoYuan Project
The Hong Kong Medical Association and the Information Software Industry Association have started a project to produce and promulgate clinic software to be distributed for use by doctors in Hong Kong. The project was code-named "TaoYuan Project" ……<<Learn more / 了解多些>>

Photo Album
17 October 2009
The Hong Kong Medical Association CMS 3.0 Workshop II
A hundred doctors joined the CMS 3.0 Workshop II to learn installation techniques and basic usage skills on 17 October, Saturday, at the Lecture Theatre of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Members were keen in learning to use this new software to perfect and computerize their clinic management. <<Learn more>>

24 September 2009
The Hong Kong Medical Association CMS 3.0 Workshop I
Workshop I of the CMS 3.0 was held on 24 September, Thursday, at the HKMA Wanchai Premises. About 50 members joined and learnt installation techniques and basic usage skills. <<Learn more>>

28 August 2009
The Hong Kong Medical Association TaoYuan Project CMS 3.0 Official Launch cum IT Expo
On 28 August, Friday, Professor Hon. Gabriel LEUNG, Under Secretary for Food and Health, was invited to be the Officiating Guest of the HKMA CMS 3.0 Official Launch cum IT Expo. Six selected IT vendors presented their personalized packages to members at the IT Expo. Nearly 140 doctors attended the ceremony and each of them was given a CMS 3.0 software in the form of DVD for free after the event. <<Learn more>>

6 August 2009
The Hong Kong Medical Association TaoYuan Project CMS 3.0 Official Launch Press Conference
On 6 August, Thursday, the HKMA announced to the public that the HKMA Clinic Management System version 3.0 was born! An official launch would be held on 28 August together with an IT Expo. The press conference attracted over 15 media channels including newspaper companies, radio and television stations. <<Learn more>>

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