Question : NATIONAL E HEALTH AUTHORITY

(a) whether the Government proposes to centralise medical history of patients for easy access of hospitals and laboratories under National e-Health Authority, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether this initiative is likely to allow healthcare professionals access to complete and accurate health history for better diagnosis and treatment without compromising on patient confidentiality;

(c) if so, details thereof including the role likely to be played by the States in its implementation and the expenditure likely to be incurred thereon; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to launch any National Health programme under PPP model and develop the spectrum of telemedicine to strengthen the healthcare system of the-country and if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a): No.

(b)to (c): Establishment of National e-Health Authority (NeHA) is at a concept stage, as of now and views/ suggestions from various stakeholders including the States have been invited on the Concept Note of NeHA.

It is proposed that NeHA will promote standardization of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) & establishment of Health Information Exchanges (HIEs). It is envisioned that states will establish Health Information Exchanges, which will facilitate exchange of EHRs across facilities in a secured manner. States may also establish EHR stores/repositories. A detailed project report (DPR) has been prepared by this Ministry for establishment of pan-India Integrated Health Information System including EHR System in public health care facilities and establishment of Health Information Exchanges (HIE) at National & State levels under National e-Govemance Plan (e-Kranti). The projected outlay of this project is Rs. 8,400 Crores (approximately) over a duration of seven years including States’ share.

(d): No.