ABDM is the initiative started by the government to digitalise health records across the country and includes QR code-based patient registration, Health Management Information System (HMIS), a software to manage data in any hospital including many digital services, an official release said.
The records could be linked using DigiLocker, the authentic documents exchange platform of the Union electronics & IT ministry.
The minister on Saturday said the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has crossed the landmark of one crore digitally linked health records with over 27 lakh records linked in a day.
Since its launch in August 2020, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has seen the creation of over 17 crore health IDs but has also faced scepticism due to concerns over security of sensitive personal health data. There have also been some concerns that health IDs in some pockets are being created without the explicit informed consent of the individuals concerned
Under the ABDM, citizens will be able to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers, to which their digital health records can be linked
R S Sharma, chief executive of the National Health Authority said that Aarogya Setu has played a pivotal role during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a wide usage of the mobile application.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the nationwide rollout of digital Health IDs for Indians. Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, electronic medical records will be created to allow doctors to track data over time and easily identify patients. How can you apply for a health ID? Let's find out.
The pilot project of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission had been announced by the prime minister from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 2020.
In his address after the launch, Modi said the mission marks a new phase in efforts of the last seven years to strengthen health facilities.