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Introduction:
- Definition: The ABHA ID is a unique 14-digit number assigned to individuals for identifying, authenticating, and linking their health records across different healthcare systems and stakeholders.
- 2021: It was launched.
- Implementing Body: Developed by the National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as a component of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
Key Features:
- Voluntary Participation: Individuals can choose to create an ABHA ID for secure health data management.
- Centralized Health Records: ABHA aids in consolidating health records in a single, secure location.
- Digital Accessibility: Facilitates digital access to health records for users, insurers, and healthcare providers.
- Health Information Management: Enables easy digital retrieval of lab reports, prescriptions, and other medical documents.
- Nationwide Connectivity: Connects hospitals across India digitally, ensuring efficient information sharing.
- Voluntary Nature with Opt-Out: Registration for an ABHA ID is not mandatory, and individuals can remove their information from the database if desired.
Benefits:
- Streamlines the management of health records.
- Promotes better collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Simplifies access to personal health data for patients and healthcare professionals.
- Ensures the security and confidentiality of health information.
Why in news:
- Recently, the National Medical Commission (NMC) mandated medical colleges to adopt the ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID registration system.
