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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission upsc pre 2022

 This question can be solved even if you know the rule that Extreme statements are usually wrong.

 

Usually, if a statement has an extreme word like all, Must, Never, Every etc.

 

That statement is usually[not always] wrong.

 

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?

(a)        1 and 2 only

(b)        3 only

(c)        1 and 3 only

(d)        1, 2 and 3

 

Tip

It is not compulsory to adopt.

 

Solution - B

 

What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?

 

ABDM is a part of the Ayushman Bharat mission.


it aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. 

 

[or in simple words - Government cloud storage like Google drive where you can save your health report]

 

It aims to provide digital health IDs for all Indian citizens to help hospitals, insurance firms, and citizens access health records electronically when required.


Participation in ABDM is voluntary for citizens.

 

Participation of a healthcare facility or an institution is also voluntary and shall be taken by the respective management (government or private management).

 

However, once the management decides to register the respective healthcare facility/institution in ABDM.

 

It is essential for all the healthcare professionals serving the said facility/Institution to register in Healthcare Professionals Registry so that the Institution can become fully Integrated with the National Digital Health Ecosystem (NDHE).

 

Ayushman Bharat is one of the flagship scheme of the government.

 

So, we must prepare this topic in detail for Pre and Mains Exam.

 


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