PM launches Ayushman Bharat digital mission
New Delhi, September 27, 2021:
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission creates a seamless online platform that enables interoperability within the digital health ecosystem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission through a video conference. Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansuf Mandaviya and Minister of Health and Family Welfare Barrati Prabin Powerle attended.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister said to the country that the campaign to strengthen medical facilities, which has continued for the past seven years, is entering a new stage today. “Today we are launching a mission that could revolutionize healthcare facilities in India,” said the Prime Minister.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission interconnects hospital digital health solutions across the country. He added that the mission would not only simplify the hospital process, but also improve the ease of life. This will give all citizens a digital health ID and digitally protect their health records.
The Prime Minister said India is working on a holistic and comprehensive health model. A model that emphasizes preventive medicine and easy, affordable and accessible treatment in the case of illness. He also discussed unprecedented reforms in health education and said that far more doctor-equivalent medical personnel are now being created in India compared to seven to eight years ago. A comprehensive network of AIIMS and other modern medical institutions has been established in the country, working to establish one medical college for every three Lok Sabha members. He also emphasized the strengthening of medical facilities in the village, noting that the village has a stronger network of primary health centers and wellness centers. The prime minister said more than 80,000 such centers were already in operation.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digital health technology adoption. The Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM – DHM) guidelines envision the goal of achieving universal care, including the highest levels of health and well-being at all ages, through increased access and reduced costs of health care delivery. increase.
Carlos Montiel, Vice President of ResMed, Latin America and South Asia
The launch of the Pradan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM) is a visionary step for the government led by Narendra Modi to digitize domestic health care. The interoperable health environment allows patients to securely upload and access their health records and, with the consent of the former, facilitate a smooth exchange between the patient and the doctor. Unique Health IDs enable people in the country to take advantage of quality care and improve access to medical facilities. In a later phase, there are plans to integrate telemedicine and electronic pharmacies. This provides more inclusiveness. Creating electronic medical records (EMRs) plays an important role in transforming the way healthcare is delivered in the country. This is an important milestone in the true democratization of health care.
Dr. Harshit Jain, Founder and Global CEO of Doceree
The launch of the national Ayushmann Bharat Digital Health mission is noteworthy in that it turns Indian health care into digitalization. After the outbreak of COVID, the creation of a nationally integrated digital health infrastructure became increasingly important and could not be launched at a better time. Integrating telemedicine into future systems will revolutionize healthcare in India. Access to quality medical care remains a major challenge in India, especially in rural areas. With this, the government embarked on a journey to create a healthy India.
Lybrate, Founder and CEO, Saurabh Arora
PM-DHM is a coveted boost to accelerate the system-wide healthcare digital transformation. The fluidity of medical data will be improved, accelerating the research and emergence of innovative new solutions.
Srinivasa Vivek, co-founder of Human Fractal.Ai
The National Digital Health Mission is a game changer in the form of promoting digital adoption to everyone in the community, rather than digital being the protection of just a few people as it used to be. And it aims to eliminate the digital divide that has plagued India for a very long time, with only about 30% of our people having regular access to digital devices and technology. Therefore, hospitals are, in fact, very pleased that a national digital health mission has begun. And we look forward to digital health care now breaking the boundaries of quality health care for everyone and separating the social, financial and geographical position of the community from the ability to access health care. ..
Dr. Shuchin Bajaj, Founder and Director of Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals
Prime Minister Modi is a visionary leader who understands the power of technology and digitalization. Meddo Health congratulates the Government of India for taking this important step in the transition from offline to online and is proud to be part of a small selection of people beyond all the milestones of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Sandbox. I am thinking. Creating a unique medical ID card for each Indian citizen and registering medical facilities and specialists will bring a major paradigm shift in the way medical care is provided in India. From easy access to quality of care to impact on clinical outcomes, inclusion of underprivileged people, stronger governance and accountability, this change enhances system efficiency and transparency. Digitizing records makes it easier for patients to navigate complex medical areas.
Saurabh Kochhar, Founder and CEO of Meddo Health
This is a welcome move. This is Philip, which is very necessary not only to provide access to the basic medical infrastructure for everyone, but also to achieve quality medical care through telemedicine. Seamless interoperability, which provides access to medical history and records regardless of geography, will greatly help change the future of medical care in the country. The only concern that needs to be addressed is privacy.
Abhishek Malhotra, Managing Partner, TMT Legal Practice
The launch of the Ayushmann Barrat Digital Mission by our prestigious Prime Minister, Shrina Rendra Modi, is set to transform our medical system. Enabling Digital Health ID for all citizens gives physicians access to a longitudinal view of a patient’s health record for better treatment and diagnosis. With real-time access to medical data, medical malpractice is greatly reduced, duplicate testing is avoided, and the financial burden is reduced. With an approach to creating a comprehensive healthcare repository, unique start-ups like HealthPlix can contribute to and build on their mission to create electronic medical records (EMRs) for all citizens in the country. I can do it. HealthPlix is currently servicing 1.2% of India’s total population (1.5 Cr unique patients) through AI-powered EMR software for physicians.
HealthPlix CEO and co-founder Sandeep Gudibanda
The launch of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to provide digital health IDs is an important and ambitious tool, which helps to include several healthcare initiatives on one platform. Creating an online health data platform will accelerate the implementation of universal health programs. Online access to healthcare data enables service providers to deploy comprehensive, sustainable and cost-effective healthcare solutions. Data protection measures need to be robust to protect your personal information.
Arvind Sharma, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
The launch of NDHM will help connect and streamline the various links in the healthcare ecosystem. Patients have a unique health ID and ultimately all health data is digitized, which is very beneficial to the patient. Physicians will have access to the patient’s health records and medical history, which will enable them to provide better treatment, including remote diagnosis. Ultimately, it will also provide integrated access to diagnostic chains and pharmacies. Governments have found that their ability to provide public health services and medical finances has been significantly reduced to prevent misuse and inefficiencies. Of course, the data privacy process is expected to be processed with great care.
Deloitte India, Partner, Charu Sehgal
Ayushman Bharat Digital Health ID for all citizens announced by Hon. The prime minister is a very positive step. It serves as the backbone of the medical infrastructure through a unified electronic medical record for all Indians. It facilitates data capture and transfer for easy access. We hope this will be deployed under blockchain technology to ensure the security and confidentiality of our data.Congratulations to Niti Aayog, who can quickly get his health record on his mobile phone anytime, anywhere.
Dr. Azad Mupen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Astor DM Healthcare
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is a major step towards strengthening the country’s medical infrastructure. Modernization of the healthcare infrastructure will ensure more people are covered. Digitization of the medical sector has greatly helped sustain the entire ecosystem during the limits caused by COVID. This gives a huge boost to the telemedicine industry and provides access to quality care at all times. New ways of interacting with physicians and patients through remote counseling will play a vital role in advancing the Prime Minister’s initiative.
Anurag Khosla, CEO of vHealth by Aetna India
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