J.P. Nadda, the Union Health Minister, unveiled the National Medical Register (NMR) portal on Friday. This is a new digital database designed for Indian allopathic physicians. Through better data management and digital infrastructure, this project seeks to centralize and streamline information about medical professionals, improving the standard of service.
Under the NMC Act, 2019, which requires the establishment of a nationwide electronic register of licensed medical practitioners, the NMR represents a significant milestone. Information including doctor qualifications, addresses, and names will be included in this registry. The NMR’s integration with the Aadhaar ID system, which guarantees the legitimacy and identity verification of every doctor, is a noteworthy feature.
Nadda emphasized that the NMR is a significant step forward for the development of India’s digital healthcare infrastructure. Better healthcare delivery and policy-making are the goals of the NMR, which is building a dynamic and comprehensive database. To streamline the registration procedure and preserve the accuracy of the data, the portal will be updated and enhanced on a regular basis.
To strengthen the healthcare system as a whole, the Health Ministry also intends to create registers akin to this one for paramedics and other medical personnel. Nadda expressed gratitude to the National Health Authority (NHA) and the National Medical Council (NMC) for their contributions to the NMR’s establishment, which matched the Prime Minister’s goal of a strong digital health infrastructure.
The success of the NMR will be greatly influenced by the State Medical Councils (SMCs), who will actively participate in the registration process and ensure correct and timely data entry. Anupriya Patel, the minister of state for health and family welfare, stressed the importance of the NMR, pointing out that earlier data on physicians was out-of-date and dispersed. It is anticipated that the new portal would provide a centralized and trustworthy information source, assisting in the growth of an extensive ecosystem for digital health.
Apurva Chandra, the Union Health Secretary, said that prior to the NMR, there was no one, comprehensive data set that listed all doctors, those who had left the nation, and those who had lost their licenses. By offering comprehensive data on more than 1.3 million physicians and incorporating this information into the larger Healthcare Professional Registry under the auspices of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, the NMR seeks to close this disparity. India’s tracking and management of healthcare professionals will be greatly aided by this registration.
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NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
