What is so special about NHA’s ‘Know Your Doctor’ and ‘Know Your Health Facility’

[Prayagraj, Oct 2023] – In a groundbreaking move to elevate the healthcare landscape in India, the National Health Authority (NHA) is set to launch a pioneering ‘Know Your Doctor’ and ‘Know Your Health Facility’ system as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). This monumental development is a cornerstone of the government’s mission to create an extensive and accessible medical database.

The forthcoming ‘Know Your Doctor’ and ‘Know Your Health Facility’ system is poised to disrupt the healthcare sector, particularly impacting health apps like Practo and 1MG, which rely heavily on their supplier databases. Under ABDM and associated initiatives, a substantial portion of healthcare providers and facilities will be mandated to register with the government, ensuring that the public benefits from these invaluable healthcare registries. The ripple effect on existing supplier databases of private health apps is inevitable.

One of the hallmark features of these healthcare apps has been the ease of access to a vast network of doctors. However, with the advent of the government-powered ‘Know Your Doctor/Health Facility,’ users will now have an even more comprehensive one-stop healthcare solution.

This revolutionary system will grant individuals an expanded array of choices for healthcare services, and the inevitable shift towards platforms offering more extensive options is imminent.

Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, the Indian government is establishing four key registries:

1. Patient Registry via Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA): Assigning unique IDs for every registered individual within the ABDM system, including healthcare providers.
2. Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR): Replacing the traditional doctor registry, this registry will identify and verify all healthcare professionals operating within India’s healthcare system.
3. Health Facility Registry (HFR): Allowing individuals to identify and verify healthcare facilities by providing comprehensive details, including contact persons, facility specifics, service types, and ownership details.
4. Drug Registry: Soon to be launched, this registry will provide essential information about pharmaceuticals.

The introduction of new search engines to navigate these extensive datasets is expected to revolutionize healthcare accessibility. Through ‘Know Your Doctor’ and similar systems, users will gain the ability to:

1. Search and Find Doctors and Facilities: An efficient and comprehensive search engine for doctors and health facilities.
2. Verify Registered Healthcare Providers: Ensuring transparency and authenticity through digital verification and authentication via e-KYC and verifiable credentials.
3. Access Other Services: Enable an entire healthcare and entrepreneurial ecosystem to develop innovative solutions built on this robust registry infrastructure.

Know your Doctor and Know Your Health Facility’s Impact on Eastern Uttar Pradesh

The ‘Know Your Doctor’ and ‘Know Your Health Facility’ system is poised to significantly impact healthcare accessibility in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. This technological leap will address crucial healthcare challenges in the region, providing solutions to the following vital issues:

1. Enhanced Access to Quality Healthcare: The system will empower individuals in Eastern Uttar Pradesh to access a wider pool of verified healthcare providers and facilities, thereby improving the quality of care available.
2. Transparency and Accountability: By offering verified and authenticated information about doctors and facilities, it ensures transparency and accountability in healthcare services.
3. Reduced Healthcare Disparities: Eastern Uttar Pradesh faces healthcare disparities, and this system will help bridge the gap by offering more choices and verified options for patients, irrespective of their location.
4. Efficient Healthcare Delivery: The digital infrastructure will streamline healthcare delivery, making it more efficient and accessible, particularly for those in remote areas.
5. Preventive Healthcare: Access to reliable health facilities and doctors will encourage a culture of preventive healthcare, potentially reducing the burden of chronic diseases.

The ‘Know Your Doctor’ and ‘Know Your Health Facility’ system under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is a significant leap towards improving healthcare accessibility and quality, ultimately transforming the lives of the people of Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

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