Dr.Srinivasa Raju

  Position statement suitable for discussion within IMA/local associations.  POSITION STATEMENT ON ABHA ID LINKAGE , DIGITAL HEALTH RECORDS, AND PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTICE Background Private healthcare institutions and practitioners are increasingly being encouraged to integrate with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ecosystem through ABHA IDs, Health Facility Registry (HFR), and Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR). While the medical fraternity supports digitization that improves continuity of care, efficiency, transparency, and patient empowerment, implementation must adequately safeguard patient privacy, professional autonomy, and medico-legal interests. Key Concerns Data Privacy and Confidentiality Patient health information is highly sensitive. Any digital health framework must ensure robust protection against unauthorized access, misuse, data breaches, and cyber threats. Consent and Data Sharing Patient records should be shared only through transparent, informe...