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Himachal CM Sukhu Pushes Digital Health Services Integration

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the integration of maximum online facilities into the state's health services. He announced the formation of a committee, chaired by Health Minister Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil, to submit a report on this digital transformation within ten days. The initiatives include developing an online patient registration system and expanding the Himcare Scheme's mapping to the panchayat level. The CM emphasized that these digital steps will improve transparency, service monitoring, and ultimately support the goal of creating healthy citizens and a strong state.

Key Points: Himachal CM Directs Online Integration for Health Services

  • Committee formed for digital health integration
  • Online patient registration system to be developed
  • Himcare Scheme mapping to panchayat level
  • ABHA card integration with Him Parivar Portal
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CM Sukhu directs integration of online facilities in health services

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu orders integration of online health facilities, forms committee for digital patient registration and Himcare Scheme expansion.

"The digital beginning will enhance transparency and accountability - CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, January 8

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday directed that the maximum number of online facilities be integrated into health services to facilitate people.

Chairing a review meeting with senior officers of the Health Department, National Health Mission and the Directorate of Medical Education, the Chief Minister said that to bring this into effect, a committee would be constituted under the chairmanship of Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Colonel) Dhani Ram Shandil. The committee would submit its report within ten days.

The Chief Minister said that such online facilities would not only save time and resources but also deliver high-quality services. He also led the development of an online patient registration system across various health institutions and hospitals.

Emphasising the Himcare Scheme, the Chief Minister said that mapping should be extended to the panchayat level and that patient treatment data should also be included. He further directed the integration of the ABHA card with the Him Parivar Portal.

He said that the digital beginning will enhance transparency and accountability and make monitoring of services, maintaining online records and the grievance redressal mechanism more effective.

CM Sukhu said that online health services would support better planning and more effective administration, while promoting innovation and helping achieve the goal of healthy citizens and a strong state.

He added that, with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the state's health infrastructure was being strengthened to improve health services.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Colonel) Dhani Ram Shandil, Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister (Innovation, Digital Technology and Governance) Gokul Butail, Secretary to the Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar, Secretary, Health, Priyanka Basu Ingty, and other senior officers were present at the meeting.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the real test is in the execution. We've seen many such announcements before. The committee must ensure the system is simple for our elderly parents to use, not just the tech-savvy youth.
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Aman W
Extending Himcare to the panchayat level is crucial. Quality healthcare should reach the last mile in our villages. Transparency in patient data is a welcome move.
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Sarah B
As someone who has family in Himachal, I appreciate this focus on digital governance. The partnership with JICA is promising for infrastructure. Hope other states take note!
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Vikram M
The 10-day deadline for the committee report shows urgency. Let's see if they can deliver. Online grievance redressal is badly needed in government hospitals.
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Kavya N
This is the way forward! Digital records will prevent loss of medical history and make referrals easier. Hope they also train the hospital staff properly to handle the new systems.

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