From The Economic Times · ET Online · · 1m
India's Small Hospitals Lead Digital Health Surge
Small Indian hospitals are becoming digital health hubs through ABDM integration.
In brief
Small Indian hospitals are becoming digital health hubs through ABDM integration. Smaller Indian hospitals are adopting digital health systems to connect patient records across providers via ABDM. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Digital Health Shift
India's digital healthcare push moves beyond large hospitals to smaller facilities.
ABDM Expansion
86.96 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts created by March 2026.
Digital Challenge
Small hospitals lack resources for digital systems compared to larger facilities.
Patient Records Problem
Physical records delay care when patients move between healthcare providers.
Dr Dhakad's View
Digital systems help hospitals manage records and appointments on one platform.
Qorlia Platform
Qorlia connects patient history with healthcare providers through ABDM.
Interoperability Goal
Digital records must work across hospitals to avoid siloed information.
Adoption Challenges
Small hospitals face costs, training and data security concerns for digital systems.
Market Opportunity
Digital health infrastructure creates space for smaller hospital tech solutions.
What to remember
Smaller Indian hospitals are adopting digital health systems to connect patient records across providers via ABDM.
