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- Tamil Nadu has created over 2.54 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, a 14-digit digital health identifier linked to Aadhaar.
- The state is integrating ABHA with its upgraded Health Management Information System 3.0 across government health institutions, aiming to eventually cover at least 50% of its eight crore population.
- The system allows digital storage and sharing of medical records like prescriptions and scan reports with patient consent, reducing reliance on physical files.
- Doctors have, however, flagged concerns over privacy and data theft, and called for better infrastructure and manpower in hospitals.
What to watch next
- Extension of ABHA creation to headquarters hospitals and medical college hospitals
- Progress toward the target of ABHA IDs for 50% of the state's population
- Measures to address privacy, data theft, and infrastructure gaps flagged by doctors
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