In a big push for the nationwide linking of digital health records, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges to generate and link the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)-IDs of all patients availing out-patient, in-patient, and emergency services at the hospitals attached to these colleges. The ABHA-ID is a unique, 14-digit identification number assigned to Indian patients to create a secure, paperless digital health record ecosystem. Integrated hospital softwareThe NMC has also asked all medical colleges to submit details of their hospitals’ Health Facility Registry (HFR)-IDs within seven days. Colleges have been asked to state whether their hospital software systems are integrated with the ABDM platform and the National Health Authority’s PM-JAY portal. Part of the ABDM, it provides a unique digital identity to each facility, enhancing discovery, improving trust, and enabling integration into the national digital health ecosystem.

Source: The Hindu March 05, 2026 20:44 UTC