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Scan and Register service crosses 25 crore OPD mark
Patients have completed 25 crore outpatient registrations through the ABHA-based 'Scan and Register' service under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, with nearly 4 lakh people using it every day. Introduced in October…
The Story in Brief
Patients have completed 25 crore outpatient registrations through the ABHA-based 'Scan and Register' service under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, with nearly 4 lakh people using it every day. Introduced in October 2022, the service lets patients register for OPD consultation by scanning a QR code at participating hospitals via an ABDM-enabled health app, eliminating paperwork and reducing waiting time. It is now available in 30,800 hospitals across 36 states and Union Territories and 756 districts, says the National Health Authority.
Bihar leads with over 7.3 crore digital registrations, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Among hospitals, AIIMS New Delhi recorded the highest with over 54.29 lakh transactions. NHA CEO Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal said the milestone reflects growing trust in India's digital health ecosystem and has enhanced patient convenience while improving hospital efficiency.
The Indian Opinion
Digital OPD registration is a clear win for convenience, but narratives that paint it as an unqualified success overlook the digital divide. Senior citizens, rural patients and those without smartphones still depend on manual counters. The health ministry should release data on how many registrations come from users without prior ABHA accounts, that number will tell us if the system is truly inclusive or just adding another layer of privilege.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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