What is the objective of the "100 Microsites Project" launched by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?

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National Health Authority (NHA) launched the "100 Microsites Project" under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Microsites are clusters of small and medium-scale healthcare facilities enabled with ABDM for digital health services. Objective: Create self-contained ecosystems with complete ABDM adoption in specific geographic regions. Vision: Establish 100 Microsites across India to expand ABDM adoption in private healthcare sector. Goal: Increase awareness, registration, and use of ABDM-certified digital solutions for widespread adoption of digital health initiatives. State Mission Directors of ABDM will oversee microsite establishment with NHA providing resources and guidance. All healthcare professionals, especially from the private sector, will be registered in ABDM modules. ABDM-enabled applications installed for seamless digital health services. Patients' health records linked to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Application). About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was launched in September 2021. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It will bridge the existing gap amongst different stakeholders of the Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways.