category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a significant milestone in Haryana, with over 1 crore ABHA accounts already created, showcasing the state s commitment to embracing digital healthcare. The Health Minister Anil Vij, during the release of the NHM Haryana calendar, highlighted ABDM s potential to bridge gaps among patients, doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies, ensuring widespread access to efficient, affordable, and quality healthcare. ABDM s primary objective is to establish a national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage. This mission involves implementing state-of-the-art digital health systems, creating centralized registries for comprehensive healthcare data management, promoting open standards for seamless data exchange, and empowering individuals with secure personal health records through ABHA. Acknowledging the importance of collaboration, ABDM embraces cooperative federalism principles. The mission works closely with the Chandigarh administration and healthcare institutions to ensure smooth implementation and integration of digital healthcare solutions. ABDM stands out for its focus on national portability, enabling patients to access medical records and receive healthcare services across India, regardless of their location. (editor dailyworld.in)