The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is building a national digital health ecosystem. For a clinic or hospital, the practical starting points are patient ABHA numbers and registries for facilities and professionals.
Key terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ABDM | The national digital health mission |
| ABHA number | A health account number a person can create to link health records |
| Health Facility Registry | Registry of hospitals, clinics and labs |
| Healthcare Professionals Registry | Registry of doctors and other professionals |
| Consent-based sharing | Records move only with the patient's consent |
What a clinic can do first
- Register the facility and doctors in the relevant registries.
- Capture the ABHA number at patient registration.
- Keep digital records organised by patient and visit.
- Train front-desk staff to explain the purpose and ask consent.
- Choose software that is ready to follow ABDM integration requirements as they apply to you.
Good practice
- Never create or link an ABHA without the patient's permission.
- Protect records with roles and audit logs.
- Review official ABDM documentation for current milestones and certification steps.
What to tell patients
Explain in plain words that an ABHA number is a personal health account, that it is optional to link, and that records are shared only with their consent. Keep a short script at the front desk and make sure staff can answer common questions. If the patient declines, continue care normally and record their choice.
Note: NexoraHMS registration includes ABHA details. See also our ABDM compliant hospital software page for the current status.
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