IAS Gyan

Daily News Analysis

Ayushman  Bharat Digital Mission

28th September, 2021 Polity

Figure 2: No Copyright Infringement Intended

Context:

  • The Prime Minister launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

Details:

  • Under the mission, every citizen would get a digital health ID and their health records would be digitally protected.
  • It will also lead to creation of digital healthcare professionals and facilities registry.
  • The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission would connect the digital health solutions of hospitals across the country with each other.
  • It will create a seamless online platform by providing a wide range of data, information, and infrastructure services while leveraging open, interoperable, standards-based digital systems.
  • Through the digital health ID, the patient himself and the doctor can also check old records if needed. 

Envisaged benefits: 

  • It is expected to bring about a revolutionary change in India’s health facilities.
  • The mission would not only make the processes of hospitals simplified but also increase ease of living.
  • This mission will play a big role in overcoming problems faced by the poor and middle class in the country in accessing treatment.
  • it will enable individuals to discover hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies across the country.
  • doctors and hospitals will be able to use this platform to provide remote health service. 
  • it will tell you about doctors who are knowledgeable about a speciality; it will tell you who to reach out to; who is the nearest, where you can reach at the earliest.