What is Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)?
Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is a unique 14-digit number that identifies, authenticates and threads the health records of a person as per the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Previously known as the Health ID, ABHA allows a user to access and share medical records with their consent across participating health professionals, healthcare providers and other stakeholders.
ABHA also allows people to interact with participating doctors & healthcare providers and obtain prescriptions, diagnostic test reports, etc. seamlessly. It ensures that a created medical record is issued to the correct person and consent is obtained before the records are shared with other stakeholders within India’s digital health ecosystem.
In short, ABHA is a hassle-free way of storing, accessing and sharing medical records digitally.
Why Should You Create Your ABHA Number?
Take a look at some of the top reasons why you must create your ABHA number:
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Digital Health RecordsIt allows you to access and share all your medical records digitally eliminating the need for carrying their hard copies everywhere.
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Consent-based AccessIt provides doctors and healthcare providers with access to your medical records only after your consent.
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Access to a Wide Network of DoctorsIt enables you to approach and interact with a wide network of verified doctors from across the country who are participating under ABDM.
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Longitudinal Medical HistoryYou can create your longitudinal medical history by linking your ABHA number with your personal health records (PHR) address.
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Voluntary ParticipationYou are provided with a voluntary choice to participate in the ABDM and create your ABHA number.
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Easy Sign UpYou can create your ABHA number in an easy and hassle-free process.
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Private and Secure StorageIt comes with robust security and encryption mechanisms that ensure that none of your health records are shared without your clear consent.
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Revoke ConsentIt gives you the freedom to revoke access to your medical records to a healthcare professional or provider if required.
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Inclusive AccessIt can be accessed by people with smartphones, feature phones as well as people without any phone with assisted methods.
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Voluntary ExitIt gives you the freedom of opting out and getting all your digital medical records erased whenever you want.
Moreover, the feature of creating an ABHA number for your child and adding a nominee to access your ABHA number will be launched soon.
How to Create Your ABHA Number?
Individuals can create their ABHA through Docprime in 5 easy steps:
