Health ministry constitutes working group to recommend governance structure for IHIN

Keen to realize and implement the proposed India Health Information Network (IHIN) initiative, the Union health ministry has recently constituted a working group to recommend its governance structure. Once the modalities of this network are finalized, it will provide a unique platform for the private players and the government to synergise and work together for developing a system aimed at catering key healthcare needs of the patients through eHealth.

With a view to promote and establish a strong eHealth initiative in the country, the ministry via order number NO.R-14012/16/2014-e-Gov had proposed the formation IHIN early this year. The main aim behind this move was to provide a common forum to share expertise and explore opportunities to enhance eHealth experiences, discuss policy level issues, while functioning as champion of eHealth practices and standards in India.
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