HIMSS India on India’s National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)
On July 29, 2020, HIMSS India stepped forward, offering crucial input on the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). This action, stemming from the National Digital Health Blueprint and stakeholder talks, underlines HIMSS’s commitment to enhancing healthcare standards. Their recommendations to the National Health Authority (NHA) covered key areas: electronic health records (EHR), health identifiers, and data exchange. HIMSS India, advocating for a national EHR since 2015, emphasized transparent processes and robust regulatory frameworks. A poorly designed system, as they noted, could create problems. News Directory 3 recognizes the value of stakeholder input.HIMSS hopes its suggestions fuel a better plan. Discover what’s next for the NDHM.
HIMSS India Offers Input on National Digital Health Mission
Updated July 29, 2020
the HIMSS India Chapter submitted recommendations to the National Health Authority (NHA) regarding the implementation of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) on July 29. The suggestions stem from the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB) and subsequent NDHM stakeholder discussions.
The recommendations to the NHA addressed several key areas, including the scope of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Personal Health Records (PHR), unique health identifiers, patient, doctor and provider registries, consent management, and health information exchange (HIE). HIMSS also emphasized the importance of adopting healthcare standards, ensuring a transparent Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and establishing a robust regulatory framework for the national digital health ecosystem.
HIMSS, a global advisor in health information and technology, aims to improve health by ensuring access to actionable information. The HIMSS India Chapter has advocated for a national EHR since 2015.
According to HIMSS, a poorly designed national EHR system could create problems for clinicians and endanger patients. The organization believes there are significant opportunities for improvement in the NHA’s current approach.
What’s next
HIMSS India hopes its recommendations will contribute to a well-defined plan that addresses gaps in the National Digital Health Blueprint and enhances the NDHM stakeholder discussions.