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In a major push towards digital healthcare, the Central Government has launched eSushrut@Clinic, a cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) designed specifically for small clinics and outpatient departments (OPDs). The platform aims to replace paper-based record keeping with an easy-to-use digital system, helping doctors manage their daily work more efficiently.

The initiative is expected to benefit government health centres as well as private clinics, making digital healthcare more accessible across the country.

Why Was A New System Needed?

While large hospitals have long been using advanced hospital management software, such systems are often expensive and too complex for small clinics. As a result, many doctors and healthcare facilities still rely on handwritten registers and paper records for patient information.

Recognising this gap, the government developed eSushrut@Clinic as a simple, affordable, and cloud-based solution that can be used by primary health centres, health and wellness centres, sub-centres, and private clinics.

Key Features Of eSushrut@Clinic

The platform is designed to simplify routine clinic operations through digital automation. It offers several useful features, including:

• Digital patient registration
• Billing and invoice management
• MIS (Management Information System) reporting
• Speech-to-text functionality for faster data entry
• Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) to assist doctors with clinical decisions and reduce the risk of errors

Since the platform is cloud-based, it can be accessed from any internet-enabled device without requiring a complicated installation or advanced technical knowledge.

Integrated With Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

The new system is integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and supports features such as ABHA, Scan & Share, and Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS). This integration is expected to improve digital health record management and make patient care more seamless.

Who Can Use The Platform?

To use eSushrut@Clinic, healthcare providers must be registered under the Health Professional Registry (HPR), while healthcare facilities must be listed in the Health Facility Registry (HFR).

This requirement ensures that only verified doctors and registered healthcare facilities have access to the platform, improving trust and accountability within the digital health ecosystem.

Pricing And Subscription

The government has kept the platform affordable for smaller healthcare facilities.

• Subscription Fee: Rs 499 per month for up to five users.
• Under the National Health Authority (NHA) scheme, users receive a Rs 200 subsidy, reducing the monthly cost to Rs 299.
• The service is free for the first three months.
• Clinics adding more than five users will pay Rs 50 per additional user per month.

NHA And C-DAC Join Hands

The National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to support the platform.

Under the agreement:

• C-DAC will manage software maintenance, upgrades, staff training, and quality audits.
• NHA will provide financial assistance, cloud hosting, SMS services for patients, and customer support through its call centre.

Adoption Across India

According to government data, more than 800 healthcare facilities have already been connected to eSushrut@Clinic, with over 680 digital health records created through the platform.

The full-fledged eSushrut hospital management system developed by C-DAC is already being used in more than 15 AIIMS hospitals and several state-run hospitals across India, reflecting the government's broader vision of building a connected and digitally enabled healthcare ecosystem.

[Disclaimer: The information provided in the article is intended for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.]