With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:
- Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
- As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
- It has seamless portability across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — 3 only
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to create a digital health ecosystem by providing unique Health IDs to citizens, enabling seamless access to health records across the country. However, participation in ABDM is voluntary for both citizens and healthcare facilities (public or private), and it does not mandate universal coverage.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Adoption of ABDM by private and public hospitals is voluntary, not mandatory. Healthcare facilities can choose to participate based on their management decisions.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: While ABDM aims to facilitate digital health infrastructure, it does not mandate every citizen to be part of it. Participation is consent-based and voluntary for all citizens.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: ABDM provides seamless portability across India through a unique Health ID (Personal Health Identifier), allowing citizens to access their health records from anywhere in the country.
📝 Short Notes: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
- Launch: Launched on 27 September 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Objective: To create a national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage in an efficient, accessible, and affordable manner
- Key Components: Health ID (unique 14-digit identification number), DigiDoctor (registry of doctors and healthcare professionals), Health Facility Registry, and Personal Health Records (PHR)
- Voluntary Participation: Participation is voluntary for citizens, doctors, and healthcare facilities (both public and private)
- Data Privacy: Follows strict consent-based framework where citizens have full control over their health data
- Portability: Enables seamless access to health records across different states and healthcare providers through unique Health ID
- Integration: Integrates with existing health schemes like Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY and other government health programs
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