With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:
- 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
- 2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
- 3. It has seamless portability across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 and 2 only
3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC IAS – 2022
Statement 2 is incorrect. ABDM aims to create a digital health ecosystem that supports Universal Health Coverage by making healthcare accessible and efficient. However, stating that “every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately” implies mandatory inclusion, which is not the design. Participation is voluntary; citizens can choose to create an ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID to be part of the system.
Statement 3 is correct. A core feature of ABDM is to facilitate seamless portability of health records. Once digital health records are created and linked using the unique ABHA ID, they can be accessed by the individual and shared with different healthcare providers across the country who are also part of the ABDM network, ensuring continuity of care.