Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and ABDM: Digital-First Future charted at NHA Chintan Shivir

Key facts

• The National Health Authority (NHA) conducted a two-day Chintan Shivir in Pune to accelerate healthcare transformation for Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
• The National Medical Commission (NMC) announced that the integration of hospital management systems (HMIS) with ABDM platforms is now mandatory.
• Service delivery in medical colleges will be evaluated based on Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)-linked patient data.
• The ABDM State Adoption Index, developed with World Bank support, tracks performance across core digital registries, adoption and usage metrics, and budget utilisation.
• The NHA is working to integrate multiple schemes, including PM RAHAT, onto the PM-JAY platform.
• Karnataka implemented an online referral system to optimise resource utilisation and strengthen public healthcare institutions.
• Gujarat introduced clinical governance reforms comprising Online Tumor Board Certification, digital verification mechanisms, and data-driven monitoring systems.
• PM-JAY incentives were utilised to upgrade infrastructure at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
• The NHA presented 18 PM-JAY Awards across categories including pre-authorisation efficiency, bio-authentication, training completion, and claims processing.
• ABDM Awards for digital adoption were granted to Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tripura.
• The event discussed the System Integrator Model to achieve scalable and standardised digital health integration across India.
• Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NHA.