Digital Health: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and Telemedicine
TOPIC CLASSIFICATION
Subject: Science & Tech | Topic: Digital Health Sub-topic: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), Health ID, Telemedicine, e-Sanjeevani, National Health Stack Prelims Focus: ABDM components (Health ID, HPR, HFR), e-Sanjeevani, NDHM predecessor, DPDP Act link Mains Focus: Digital health infrastructure, interoperability, data privacy, telemedicine regulation, digital divide
EXAMINER REASONING
Digital health gained urgency during COVID and is a key reform under Ayushman Bharat. UPSC Prelims tests ABDM building blocks (Health ID, Healthcare Professionals Registry, Health Facility Registry). Mains questions analyse the potential of telemedicine in rural healthcare, data privacy concerns under ABDM, and challenges of interoperability.
Core Concept
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched in September 2021 (National Digital Health Mission initially in 2020) to create a digital health ecosystem in India. It aims to provide every citizen with a digital health ID and enable seamless health data exchange.
ABDM Building Blocks
| Component | Purpose | Status (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) | 14-digit digital health ID for citizens | 60+ crore created |
| Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) | Register all healthcare providers (doctors, nurses) | 8+ lakh registered |
| Health Facility Registry (HFR) | Register... |
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