The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), formerly known as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ID, serves as a foundational element for digital health engagement in India. When a citizen creates an ABHA through the National Health App, they are essentially establishing a unique, secure digital identity for their health-related interactions. This ID acts as a key that unlocks a range of digital health services. It allows individuals to seamlessly connect with various healthcare providers, ranging from doctors and hospitals to diagnostic centers. Crucially, the ABHA enables the secure transmission and storage of personal health information. This includes digital prescriptions issued by verified health professionals, laboratory test reports, and diagnostic summaries. The entire system is designed with privacy and security at its forefront, ensuring that individuals have control over their health data and can share it selectively with authorized entities. This move towards digital health records aims to reduce paperwork, improve the continuity of care, and empower citizens with easy access to their medical history.
