The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) previously called Health ID, under PM-JAY/AB-HWC framework, aims to create:
- A A longitudinal digital health record linked to a 14-digit unique Health ID across platforms ✓
- B A unique biometric identity for insurance eligibility
- C A centralised government hospital network replacing private hospitals
- D A drug distribution tracking system under NTEP
Correct answer: A. A longitudinal digital health record linked to a 14-digit unique Health ID across platforms
Explanation
ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a 14-digit unique identification number under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that enables citizens to create and access their longitudinal digital health records (prescriptions, lab reports, discharge summaries) across healthcare providers and platforms. It is distinct from PM-JAY insurance eligibility, which uses PMJAY-ID. ABHA covers the entire population, not only BPL beneficiaries.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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