With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements : Private and public hospitals must adopt it. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately. It has seamless portability across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2022

With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements :

Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
It has seamless portability across the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Statement 3 is correct. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is designed to facilitate seamless portability of health records across the country. The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) links an individual's digital health records, making them accessible to healthcare providers nationwide. This enables individuals to access healthcare services irrespective of their geographical location.

Incorrect Options

Statement 1 is incorrect. Participation in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is voluntary for both private and public healthcare facilities. The mission aims to encourage adoption through various incentives and policy frameworks, but it does not mandate participation by hospitals.

Statement 2 is incorrect. While the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to create a digital health ecosystem that can ultimately benefit all citizens, participation is not automatic or mandatory for every individual. Citizens must voluntarily register and provide consent to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and link their health records.

SOURCEThe Hindu/Indian Express/PIB 2021-2022