The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to bring in a revolutionary change for the patients, doctors and Indian healthcare infrastructure with the introduction of digital health records.
As part of the mission, Health ID is the first initial step to create safe and efficient digital heath records for the citizens of India.
The Digital Health ID is a randomly generated 14-digit number that would serve the purpose of unique authentication, authentication, and threading of the beneficiary’s health records.
According to the official website of National Healthy Authority, anyone can opt-in to create a digitally secure health ID card that will allow you to access and share the stored personal health data with your consent, with participating healthcare providers and payers.
Step by Step Process to create your Digital Health ID:
Step 1: To create your health ID card click on the URL: https://healthid.ndhm.gov.in./
Step 2: Scroll down and click on the “Generate Health ID” tab. Please ensure to keep your 14-digit Adhaar number and mobile phone with you for authentication purposes.
Step 3: Enter your 14-digit Adhaar number. Click on submit after carefully reading the declaration.
Step 4: Follow the authentication process by entering the 6-digit OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
Step 5: Enter your mobile number. You will now receive a new OTP on your entered mobile number. Enter the correct OTP and click on submit.
Step 6: Next you will be directed to a page showing your Adhaar details. Enter your PHR (Personal Health Records) address which is a self-declared username that is required to sign into a Health Information Exchange & Consent Manager (HIE-CM). According to the official website currently, all Health ID users can generate their own PHR Address during Health ID sign up. After entering the required personal details, click on submit.
Step 7: Check for confirmation page notifying “Your Health ID card has been generated”. Scroll down to view and download your 14-digit personal Health ID card.
Step 8: Create a password for the Digital Health Card.
Step 9: Use valid credentials to log in.
Benefits of Digital Health ID Card
The digital health ID Card is extremely beneficial as it allows to link all their health data and medical investigations to create a longitudinal health history. While medical data is still stored in paper format but its associated challenges like the loss, duplication of investigations etc. have been well-recognised globally.
The health ID will have the complete details of your treatment, discharge, and every test you have had. Digital health records can be carried and assessed with consent by the medical practitioner anywhere and anytime without any hassle. This way the doctor can easily refer you to the online link to get all the records when you visit any hospital.
You can also refer to https://healthid.ndhm.gov.in./FAQ/4 for all the Health Id card related queries
