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How to add & manage Branch Settings?

Branch Settings are used to configure behaviors and details that apply only to a specific branch in Helix. These settings allow branch-level customization and override Account (System) Settings where applicable.

📍Navigation

Control Panel → System Settings → Branch Settings


🔍 Scope & Precedence

  • Settings configured here apply only to the selected branch

  • Where applicable, they override Account Settings

  • Account Settings should be used for global defaults across all branches


🎨 Branding

The following branding elements can be configured per branch:

  • Logo (PNG)
    Used on prints and screens for this branch

  • Clinic Stamp
    Appears on invoices

  • Letterhead (Lab)
    Used for laboratory reports (only if internal lab is enabled)


🏢 Branch Information

The following branch-specific information can be configured:

  • Address

  • City

  • Country

  • Mobile

  • Postal Code

  • Website

  • TRN (Tax Registration Number)

  • Latitude

  • Longitude

The selected Country enables country-specific behavior.


🌍 Localization

Localization options available per branch:

  • Saudi-specific settings
    Toggle Saudi VAT relaxation if the branch is in KSA

  • Currency
    Select the billing currency for the branch

  • Time zone offset
    Set the local time zone offset

  • Disable Arabic on prints
    When ON, Arabic rendering is suppressed for this branch


💸 Discount Settings

The following controls are available:

  • Require discount approval
    Enforces approval for discounts at this branch

  • Doctors can share discount
    Allows providers to apply their personal discount share

  • Show gratuity
    Displays a gratuity field where applicable


📅 Appointment & Scheduling

Appointment-related configurations include:

  • Allow multiple booking
    Enables multiple booking per time slot

  • Appointment letter

    • Use default template (switch ON), or

    • Turn OFF to set a custom template
      The appointment letter can be printed from the Calendar. Hover over an appointment to Print appointment letter).

  • Persistent waiting list

    • ON: waiting list carries over day-to-day

    • OFF: waiting list resets daily

  • Enable doctor schedules

    • Activates schedule enforcement

    • Doctor schedules must be configured separately

🔎 Doctor Not Appearing in Calendar

If a doctor does not appear in the calendar:

  1. Verify the doctor has a schedule for that day

  2. Ensure Enable doctor schedules is turned ON


Invoices & Print Footer

  • Invoice notes (Terms & Conditions)
    Text entered here prints on branch invoices

Social Media Links

  • Add Social Media links(e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Whatsapp, Website, Youtube)


🏥 Insurance & DRG (If Applicable)

  • Base Rate

  • Negotiation Band

These values are used in DRG pricing where applicable.


🔌 Integrations

HL7 / HIE

Credentials can be entered for regional health exchanges:

  • Dubai: NABIDH

  • Abu Dhabi: Malaffi

Details required:

  • IP Address

  • Port
  • Facility Name
  • Facility ID

e-Claim Link

  • Provider ID

  • Username

  • Password

These are entered as per the Insurance configuration process.


💾 Save & Apply Changes

  • Click Save

  • The system logs you out

  • Log back in for branch settings to take effect

  • Settings remain active until changed


💡 Tips & Best Practices

  • Country selection matters
    Ensure the Country set for the branch is correct before enabling any country-specific options such as tax configurations or HIE integrations.

  • Arabic output control
    If bilingual (Arabic) output is not required for a branch, use the Disable Arabic on prints switch to suppress Arabic rendering on clinical documents.

  • Doctor not visible in the calendar
    If a doctor does not appear in the calendar, verify that:

    • The doctor has an active schedule for the selected day, and

    • Enable doctor schedules is turned ON in Branch Settings.

  • Discount governance
    Use Require discount approval in combination with Approvals (User Settings → Approvals) to ensure discounts follow an approval workflow.

  • Branding quality
    Upload high-resolution PNG files for Letterhead and Clinic Stamp to ensure clear and professional output on invoices and laboratory reports.