NABH Digital Health Accreditation 2026
Updated: July 20, 2026

NABH Digital Health Accreditation Programme 2026

New digital maturity assessment for hospitals aligned with ABDM, NHCX and data protection standards

What Changed in 2026

NABH has moved beyond physical quality systems to assess a hospital's digital maturity, security and privacy posture

Digital Maturity Scoring

Facilities are scored on infrastructure, EHR adoption, interoperability and analytics readiness.

4-Year Validity Cycle

Cybersecurity Assessment

Mandatory review of access controls, encryption, audit logging and incident response frameworks.

Security Audit Required

Patient Privacy Controls

Explicit, verifiable and withdrawable consent for health data sharing across the ABDM network.

DPDP Aligned

ABDM & NHCX Readiness

Verified integration with ABHA, Health Facility Registry and National Health Claim Exchange workflows.

Interoperability Gate

EHR Documentation

Structured, standards-based clinical documentation with retention and traceability requirements.

Standards Compliance

Workforce Digital Skills

Documented training and competency for clinical and administrative staff on digital workflows.

Training Records Verified

Preparation Roadmap

A phased approach hospitals can follow before applying for the digital health accreditation

1

Gap Assessment

Map current digital systems, security controls and consent processes against NABH criteria.

2

Remediation

Close interoperability, cybersecurity and documentation gaps with validated technology partners.

3

Assessment & Award

Undergo on-site and technical assessment, then receive accreditation valid for four years.

Ready for Digital Health Accreditation?

Our quality and digital experts help you assess readiness and build a compliant roadmap