Question : Infrastructural Development under National Digital Health Mission

(a) whether the Government has assessed the requirement of infrastructure and administrative support under the National Digital Health Mission;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to involve the private sector through a PPP Model under various initiatives of the scheme;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has taken any steps to provide benefits of the scheme to the poor and those affected by digital divide; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(DR MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (f) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.










STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 60* FOR 4TH FEBRUARY, 2022

(a) to (f) Government of India has launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) which aims to create a platform enabling interoperability of health data within the health ecosystem to create longitudinal Electronic Health Record (EHR) of every citizen. ABDM is implemented by National Health Authority (NHA).

The infrastructure required for development of interoperable digital platform & certain modules under the National Digital Health Mission (now Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) has broadly been assessed and identified in line with the objectives of ABDM.

For administrative support, various policy frameworks such as Health Data Management Policy, Sandbox Guidelines, Health Information Provider Guidelines etc. have been prepared and issued for smooth implementation of ABDM. NHA is providing necessary support including technical assistance and training, for all stakeholders to integrate their solutions under ABDM ecosystem.

Both public and private sector IT solutions in health are integrated through various registries under ABDM through the sandbox environment to aid creation of longitudinal EHR across the country.

Government has taken various steps to ensure that the benefits of the mission reach every citizen. Inclusion is one of the key principles of ABDM. The digital health ecosystem created by ABDM supports continuity of care across primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare in a seamless manner. It aids availability of health care services particularly in remote and rural areas through various technology interventions like telemedicine etc.

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