Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)” published in PIB on 4th August 2023.
What is the News?
The National Health Authority(NHA) has announced the extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) till 31st December 2023.
What is the Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS)?
Launched on: 1st January, 2023 as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Aim: To give a further boost to digital health transactions in the country under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
Under the scheme, the eligible health facilities and digital solutions companies shall be able to earn financial incentives of up to Rs. 4 crores based on the number of digital health records created and linked to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) numbers of the patients.
– This incentive can be availed by the health facilities (hospitals, diagnostic labs) and Digital Solution Companies registered with ABDM’s Health Facility Registry(HFR).
Significance: This scheme has proven to be a significant catalyst in promoting the adoption of digital health technologies and practices in healthcare delivery across the country.
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