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Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023
Why in the News?
The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) collaborated to operationalize the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX).
What is the National Health Claim Exchange(NHCX)?
Developed by: National Health Authority
Purpose: It is a digital health claims platform that serves as a gateway for exchanging claims-related information among various stakeholders in the healthcare and health insurance ecosystem.
Significance: This will enhance efficiency and transparency in health claims processing.
What is the National Health Authority(NHA)?
| Specifications | Details |
| Established in | 2019 |
| Nodal Ministry | It is an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with full functional autonomy. |
| Replaced | National Health Agency |
| Mandate | 1)Responsible for implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana 2)To oversee the design, technological infrastructure and implementation of the “National Digital Health Mission” |
| Governing Board chairman | Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare. |
UPSC Syllabus: Health related schemes
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