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About e-Sushrut@Clinic

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e-Sushrut@Clinic is a lightweight, cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) specifically tailored for outpatient clinics. Developed by C-DAC, it is a simplified version of their flagship e-Sushrut HMIS software.This government-backed platform is designed to cater to the needs of small and medium-sized healthcare providers, offering a cost-effective solution to digitize health services and records.

Key Features

  • Outpatient Focus: Designed for outpatient management, pharmacy, and nursing workflows.

  • Affordable & Accessible: Delivers essential healthcare functionalities at a low per-user cost.

  • Easy Onboarding:

    • Any healthcare provider can access it via laptop or mobile browser.

    • Onboarding is facilitated through integration with the Health Facility Registry (HFR) and Health Professionals Registry (HPR).

    • Providers not registered with HFR/HPR can register directly on the platform.

  • Enhanced Healthcare Delivery:

    • Enables digital management of patient records, prescriptions, and billing with minimal technical requirements.

    • Supports telemedicine, diagnostics, and prescription management.

  • Integration with ABDM:

    • Offers several ABDM utilities including integration with the AIIMS Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for hypertension and diabetes.

    • The CDSS is free for all ABDM-integrated software and assists doctors in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Significance

  • The launch of e-Sushrut@Clinic marks a major step in the digitization of India’s healthcare sector, especially for public and private outpatient clinics.

  • It lowers the digital entry barrier for smaller healthcare facilities and ensures standardized care delivery under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.


 


 

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