Think of a situation where you are based in Surat and want to consult a doctor in New Delhi. How do you send your reports? You can either send them by courier or through WhatsApp, provided you have the mobile number of the doctor.
Now think of a scenario where you want to take multiple opinions. You carry all your files to every doctor you visit. To add to your agony, if your doctor asks you for previous reports that you aren't carrying, you go through the struggle of making another appointment to get a more comprehensive consultation.
Not ANYMORE!
With an ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) Card, you are carrying all your health records in your pocket without actually carrying them physically. Now, you can save, access, and share your health records digitally with anyone you like. The ecosystem can consist of your doctors, pharmacists, labs, and even friends and family who are always eager to consult on your behalf.
Create ABHA
The Ayushman Bharat Health Account or ABHA is a 14-digit unique number allotted to anyone who applies for it. This unique number is used to identify and authenticate people and connect their medical records, of course with their consent. As an ABHA card holder, you get easy access to your past and historical records. It minimizes the need for you to carry all your medical documents with you. All your records are stored digitally in the PHR app. ABHA (Health ID) is a combination of the ABHA number, PHR (Personal Health Records) address, and PHR app/health locker.
Launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in September 2021, ABHA is an integral part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The objective is to create a central repository that would store all your medical records, past and present, in one place. This will make it easier for you to track and share the same with clinics and hospitals.
With ABHA, you can do the following
- Store, update, and manage all your health and doctor-related information and records digitally in one platform.
- Your documents can include your prescriptions, lab reports, and other health information.
- Enable your doctors, healers, and other health practitioners to access your medical files, treatment history, and diagnostic reports in one platform.
Create ABHA
ABHA number Is a unique 14-digit number. It helps to identify a person and their health records across multiple health service providers
While registering for your ABHA, your PHR or Personal Health records address or ABHA address is created as you generate your ABHA
Your privacy is important and hence it is only after your consent, that one can access your health records stored in your ABHA account.
You have an option to create a unique ID or alias for yourself, which is known as the "ABHA address. It is on the lines of your email ID i.e. amitabh.bacchan@ndhm.gov.in
The ABHA address is a self- declared username just like the email address and is used to sign into the Health Information Exchange & consent manager.
The PHR app / Health Locker is used to receive, store, and share medical records between patients and healthcare service providers.
Register and create your ABHA account from the comfort of your home or wherever you are. You don't need to submit any physical documents. All you need is your Aadhar Card and the mobile number associated with your Aadhar. Make sure you keep your phone handy as you will need to submit an OTP that you will receive on your mobile number that is registered with your Aadhar account.
Not ANYMORE!
If you were to define the process in two steps, it would be these. All you do is take a few steps and your ABHA account is created on the DigiSparsh website. As soon as you click on the "Create ABHA ID" tab, you take the following steps to create your ABHA account.
1 Enter your AADHAR card number
2 Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number linked with your AADHAR
3 Enter your 10-digit mobile number
4 Enter the OTP sent to verify your mobile number
5 Your ABHA ID setup is complete. Click on 'View ABHA Card' and download your ABHA Health ID Card
There are many reasons for you to create your ABHA account. Pick the one you deem fit for yourself.
Paperless
Get rid of traveling with medical papers everywhere. Access and track your health records in a digital format. Easily share these records with anyone using your ABHA account. It allows you to track your medical history including prescriptions and consultations.
Access to Doctors
The Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR) is a database of licensed medical professionals. By accessing this database, you can contact verified and qualified doctors, medical examiners, and other healthcare professionals and avail of medical consultations when needed.
Privacy
Your privacy is of utmost importance. Therefore, any data share through your ABHA account happens only that you after your consent. More importantly, you can revoke access anytime to secure your privacy.
Security
To avoid any kind of data breach, the platform is fully encrypted with digital security measures. You have the option to control who has how much access to your medical information.
Voluntary
It is highly advisable for you to have an ABHA health ID card. You can voluntarily register or de-register at any point in time from the database.
Nominee
While it is still in progress, you have the option to add a nominee to your ABHA account. It could be your close relative or anyone you deem fit.
DigiSparsh is committed to the government of India's mission of the digital health revolution. We are the only company that offers the most comprehensive bouquet of financial services for the entire healthcare ecosystem. We have already onboarded 1,000+ hospitals in our network and served more than 50,000 patients to date.
Creating your ABHA ID with DigiSparsh opens doors to easy patient financing services and other financing schemes. We have received approval from the National Health Authority (NHA) to enable the citizens of India to create their ABHA ID.
With your ABHA card, you can also access the health benefits of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana scheme. This feature is available for all Indian citizens who want to avail of healthcare assistance and benefits with their ABHA card.
Enjoy free of cost treatment and medical 5 lakhs at all state government and private hospitals registered under the scheme.
You can avail of 3 days of pre-hospitalization and 15 days of post-hospitalisation expenses, including follow-up treatments, that are covered by the Government of India.
Over 50 types of cancer treatments including chemotherapy are covered. However, the medical and surgical packages cannot be covered under one instance.
Your ABHA card allows insured individuals and beneficiaries to avail of the cashless facility under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana scheme.