Digital Health Incentives Scheme

Why in news?

• National Health Authority (NHA) has announced an extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
• The DHIS, offering incentives of up to Rs. 4 crores, has been extended till December 31, 2023.

What is the Digital Health Incentives Scheme?

• Under the Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS), hospitals, diagnostic labs, and digital health solution providers are incentivized to embrace transformative digitization practices.
• The scheme operates with the goal of fostering a digitally inclusive healthcare ecosystem that aligns with the larger vision of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

Eligibility:

• Health facilities (hospitals, diagnostic labs) and registered Digital Solution Companies (DSCs) under ABDM's Health Facility Registry (HFR) are eligible to participate in the scheme.

Incentive Calculation:

• The financial incentives are based on the number of digital health records created and linked to Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers of patients.

To know about Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:

• Please visit: https://ilearncana.com/details/Ayushman-Bharat-Digital-Mission/2513

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