Why in News?

  • The Union Health Ministry is set to launch eSushrut@Clinic, an affordable digital health management system for small clinics across India.
  • The Ministry will also launch Aarogya Setu 2.0, transforming the pandemic-era application into a comprehensive personal health record and digital health platform.
eSushrut@Clinic About
  • eSushrut@Clinic is a lightweight Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) designed specifically for small outpatient clinics.
  • It has been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
  • The platform aims to support digitisation of healthcare services at affordable costs.
NEED FOR eSushrut@Clinic
  • Many small clinics continue to rely on manual record-keeping.
  • Existing HMIS solutions are often:
    • Complex to operate.
    • Difficult to implement in small healthcare facilities.
  • States and Union Territories have also expressed demand for a simple government-backed HMIS solution.

KEY FEATURES

Digital Transformation of Small Clinics
  • Promote digitisation of healthcare records and services.
Affordable Healthcare Technology
  • Provide low-cost digital solutions for small healthcare facilities.
Support Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
  • Increase adoption of digital health infrastructure across India.

KEY FEATURES

Cloud-Based HMIS
  • Lightweight and cloud-enabled platform.
Patient Management
  • Patient registration.
  • Appointment management.
  • Billing services.
User-Friendly Interface
  • Easy to use.
  • Requires minimal technical expertise.
Device Accessibility
  • Can be accessed from multiple devices without complex installations.
Reduced Administrative Burden
  • Simplifies routine clinic operations.
  • Reduces paperwork and errors.

IMPLEMENTATION & COVERAGE

Current Status
  • More than 800 healthcare facilities have already been onboarded.
eSushrut Software Deployment
  • The broader eSushrut software is being implemented in:
    • More than 15 AIIMS institutions.
    • Several state government hospitals.

COST STRUCTURE

Standard Cost
  • ₹499 per month for five users.
Government Support
  • The National Health Authority will provide a subsidy of ₹200.
Effective Cost
  • ₹299 per month for five users.
Additional Benefits
  • Free access during the first three months.
  • Additional users can be added at ₹50 per user per month.

NHA & C-DAC PARTNERSHIP

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
  • NHA and C-DAC will collaborate for implementation.
Responsibilities

C-DAC

  • Maintenance of the platform.
  • Software upgrades and technical support.

NHA

  • Financial support.
  • Promotion and facilitation under ABDM.

AYUSHMAN BHARAT DIGITAL MISSION

About
  • National digital health initiative launched to build an integrated digital health ecosystem.
Objectives
  • Create interoperable digital health infrastructure.
  • Improve healthcare accessibility.
  • Enable seamless health data exchange.

AROGYA SETU 2.0

Background
  • Originally launched during the COVID-19 Pandemic for contact tracing and risk awareness.
  • Now redesigned as a comprehensive citizen-centric digital health platform.
Objective
  • Serve as a personal health record (PHR) application.
  • Provide access to multiple digital health services through a single platform.

KEY FEATURES OF AROGYA SETU 2.0

Personal Health Records
  • Storage of:
    • Medical reports.
    • Laboratory reports.
    • Health documents in PDF and image formats.
Personalised Health Dashboard
  • Health information based on individual medical history.
Health Monitoring
  • Integrated tracking of:
    • Heart rate.
    • Glucose levels.
    • Calories burned.
    • Physical activity and steps.
Wearable Device Integration
  • Synchronisation with fitness and health-tracking devices.
Medicine Management
  • Medication reminders.
  • Prescription tracking.

PM JAY WALLET INTEGRATION

Feature
  • Displays healthcare coverage under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Information Available
  • Total coverage amount.
  • Amount utilised.
  • Family-wise healthcare expenditure.

HEALTHCARE SERVICE DISCOVERY

Hospital Search
  • Search empanelled PM-JAY hospitals.
  • Filters available for:
    • State
    • District
    • Speciality
    • PIN code.
    • Facility name.
Blood Availability
  • Real-time blood unit availability through e-RaktKosh.
Ambulance Booking
  • Access verified ambulance services.
Healthcare Facility Discovery
  • Locate nearby hospitals and healthcare centres.
SIGNIFICANCE OF eSUSHRUT@CLINIC Affordable Digitisation
  • Enables small clinics to adopt digital healthcare systems.
Improved Record Management
  • Reduces paperwork and enhances efficiency.
Better Patient Care
  • Faster service delivery and improved data management.
Support to ABDM
  • Expands the digital health ecosystem to grassroots healthcare facilities.

SIGNIFICANCE OF AROGYA SETU 2.0

Citizen-Centric Healthcare
  • Provides a single platform for health management.
Integrated Health Services
  • Combines health records, monitoring, insurance information, and healthcare access.
Digital Health Inclusion
  • Improves accessibility to healthcare services nationwide.
Preventive Healthcare
  • Encourages proactive health monitoring and management.

CHALLENGES

Digital Literacy
  • Adoption may be limited among digitally less-aware populations.
Data Privacy and Security
  • Requires robust safeguards for personal health data.
Internet Connectivity
  • Rural and remote areas may face access constraints.
Capacity Building
  • Healthcare workers and clinic staff require training for effective utilization.

WAY FORWARD

Expand Adoption
  • Increase onboarding of private clinics and public health facilities.
Strengthen Digital Infrastructure
  • Improve connectivity and digital access in underserved regions.
Ensure Data Security
  • Strengthen privacy protections and consent-based data sharing.
Promote Awareness
  • Encourage citizens and healthcare providers to adopt digital health solutions.
Integrate More Services
  • Continue expanding healthcare services under the ABDM ecosystem.