1. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
The cornerstone of India’s digital healthcare strategy, ABDM aims to create a seamlessly connected health infrastructure.
It links patients, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, and insurance providers nationwide.
Core Components of ABDM:
- Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)
- Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR)
- Health Facility Registry (HFR)
- Health Information Exchange and Consent Manager (HIE-CM)
Goal: Every citizen has one secure health identity and universal access to digital medical services.
2. e-Hospital / Hospital Management Information System (HMIS)
The e-Hospital platform, implemented in public health facilities, is a powerful Hospital Management Information System (HMIS).
It digitizes hospital workflows including:
- Patient registration and appointments
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) / Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Billing, laboratory, and discharge processes
It streamlines hospital administration and improves data accuracy and patient experience.
3. eSanjeevani Telemedicine Service
India’s cloud-based telemedicine platform, eSanjeevani, provides doctor-to-patient and doctor-to-doctor consultations.
It has revolutionized rural healthcare by bringing medical expertise to underserved regions.
Highlights:
- 18 crore+ consultations delivered since launch
- Available in multiple regional languages
- Supports real-time video and prescription sharing
Digital care made accessible — from metros to villages.
4. Online Registration System (ORS)
The ORS framework connects multiple hospitals under a single digital window.
Patients can:
- Book appointments online
- Pay fees digitally
- Access lab results
- Check blood availability
This system reduces physical queues and improves convenience for both patients and hospital staff.
5. Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS)
To accelerate adoption, the DHIS rewards hospitals and digital solution providers for linking patient records to their ABHA IDs.
Incentives Include:
- Financial rewards for verified digital integrations
- Recognition for innovation in health IT
- Support for startups developing healthcare software
Encouraging hospitals to go paperless and patient-centric.
6. Health Data Management Policy
The Health Data Management Policy ensures privacy, consent, and security of digital health data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Key Safeguards:
- Consent-based data sharing
- Encryption of medical records
- Transparent data access for patients
Security and trust are at the core of India’s digital healthcare revolution.