CGHS to be integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Why in news?

• National Health Authority (NHA) is in the process of integrating the Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS) with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM).

What is the Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS)?

• CGHS was started in 1954 with the aim of providing comprehensive healthcare to central government employees and pensioners and their dependent family members.
• The scheme currently covers more than 4.1 million beneficiaries in 75 cities.

To know about Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:

• Please visit: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

PRACTICE QUESTION

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

1. It is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

2. It ensures national portability in the provision of health services

3. It provides a digital Health ID to every citizen which will contain their health records

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer