The Union Health Ministry is set to launch e Sushrut@Clinic, a lightweight digital platform for small outpatient clinics. This topic is important for aspirants preparing for GS3 Science & Technology and digital health governance through IAS coaching in Hyderabad.
e Sushrut@Clinic
• Cloud-based HMIS: Designed for small and medium healthcare providers — general practitioners, specialists, pharmacists, and lab technicians.
• Developer: Created by C-DAC as a lighter version of the flagship e Sushrut HMIS, already used in 17 AIIMS and 4,000+ health facilities.
• Target Users: Clinics, sub-centres, and medium hospitals struggling with manual records and billing.
Key Features
• Easy Onboarding: Providers can register via Health Facility Registry (HFR) and Health Professionals Registry (HPR); new users can register directly on the platform.
• Digitisation: Patient records, prescriptions, and billing digitised with minimal technical overhead.
• Low Cost: Affordable per-user pricing, suitable for small clinics.
• Online & Offline Support: Ensures continuity even when internet connectivity is weak.
• Integration with ABDM: Links with national platforms like DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu.
• Clinical Decision Support: Free AIIMS CDSS modules for diabetes and hypertension, improving diagnosis and treatment
Conclusion
e Sushrut@Clinic is a milestone in India’s digital health journey — empowering small clinics with affordable technology and strengthening the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
