Maharashtra to Introduce Unique Health ID for Patients

Under the new system, every patient visiting a hospital will be assigned a Unique Health ID, which will store key medical details, including name, address, previous illnesses, and treatment history.

The Maharashtra government is set to launch a Unique Health ID system for patients, enabling hospitals to access medical records instantly.

The initiative is part of a broader digital transformation aimed at improving efficiency in medical services and reducing bureaucratic delays in healthcare assistance.

Under the new system, every patient visiting a hospital will be assigned a Unique Health ID, which will store key medical details, including name, address, previous illnesses, and treatment history.

This will eliminate the need for physical medical records and facilitate seamless access to healthcare services across the state.

The system will also integrate with government health schemes to determine eligibility for financial aid, including assistance from the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund.

Moreover, hospitals will coordinate directly with government agencies, reducing the burden on patients seeking financial support.

As per reports, hospitals will be responsible for registering patients and collecting their identification details to generate the Unique Health ID. The registration process will also require PAN card details to assess financial status and determine eligibility for government healthcare programs.

Sharing thoughts, Ramashwar Naik, head of the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund, said, “Our goal is to ensure that patients receive timely medical treatment without bureaucratic delays. Instead of patients running to the government for help, hospitals will now coordinate with authorities to secure financial aid and provide necessary treatment at minimal cost.”

As part of healthcare reforms, Maharastra CM Devendra Fadnavis has decided to decentralize the Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Fund.

Previously, patients had to visit the state secretariat (Mantralaya) in Mumbai to apply for financial aid. Under the new plan, special medical assistance units will be established at district collector offices, allowing economically weaker patients to apply for assistance locally.

Additionally, an online system is being developed to provide information on hospitals, government health schemes, and eligibility criteria. A toll-free helpline will also be launched to guide patients on affordable treatment options and government-backed hospitals, including those under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

With over 4,000 hospitals, including government, private, and charitable institutions, participating in the initiative, the Maharashtra government aims to make healthcare services more accessible, transparent, and efficient for all citizens.

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