2 AP Doctors honoured for Early Adoption of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Guntur: The National Health Authority (NHA) has honoured two private doctors from Andhra Pradesh for their exceptional contribution and early adoption of the Central government's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The initiative aims to create a robust digital health infrastructure across the country, enhancing access to healthcare data and services.
According to Hans India, Dr. Srinivas of Sri Krishna Multispeciality Hospital in Guntur and Dr. Srikanth of Sumanth Orthopaedic Centre in Guntakal were among the top 50 healthcare professionals across India who received this honor. The felicitation acknowledged their efforts in generating Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)-linked health records, which play a crucial role in integrating digital health services.
Dr Srinivas has pursued his MD from the University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh. He previously worked as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at NRI Medical College and General Hospital. He also worked as Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology at Katuri Medical College & Hospital, Guntur for 11 years. Dr Srikanth completed his MBBS from Shri B M Patil Medical College and Research Centre, and he pursued his D.Ortho degree from J J M Medical College, Davanagere. He joined Sumanth Orthopaedic Centre as the Managing Director in 2005. With 20 years of experience, he specializes in the treatment of bone and joint disorders, all types of fractures, trauma, and spine disorders.
ABDM state nodal officer B.V. Rao, in a statement on Thursday, highlighted the importance of these contributions. He noted that the Central government is providing incentives to both state-run and private healthcare institutions for their role in creating ABHAs, which allow patients to have better control over their medical records while ensuring seamless access for healthcare providers with patient consent, reports the Daily.
The National Health Mission managing director and additional CEO Vaska Kiran Gopal personally felicitated the two hospitals, marking a significant achievement for Andhra Pradesh in the implementation of the ABDM. The recognition of these doctors underscores the state's commitment to advancing digital healthcare and strengthening the country's medical infrastructure.
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) (previously known as National Digital Health Mission) is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), an agency of the Government of India. The ABDM aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It bridges the existing gap amongst different stakeholders of Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways.
