SynopsisAarogya Setu 2.0, a new Personal Health Record app, launched today, offering users access to health services, secure record storage, and nearby facility searches. Developed under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, it integrates PM-JAY services and introduces Ayushman Sarathi, a WhatsApp chatbot for easier access. ET Online5 key features of Aarogya Setu 2.0 explainedThe government today (Monday, June 29, 2026) launched Aarogya Setu 2.0, a comprehensive Personal Health Record (PHR) application, which will help users access health-related services.Developed under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), the app allows users to securely store their health records, find nearby hospitals and doctors, access Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY services, and use other healthcare features. The government has also introduced Ayushman Sarathi, a WhatsApp chatbot that will help beneficiaries access PM-JAY services more easily. Aarogya Setu will facilitate the discovery of nearby healthcare facilities and doctors, ambulance services, blood banks with blood unit availability, and Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Here, we discuss the five key features of Aarogya Setu 2.0. PM-JAY servicesThe application provides access to PM-JAY services, including search for PM-JAY empanelled hospitals, access to AB PM-JAY wallet and Ayushman CAPF policy details, along with seamless access to other healthcare services.Also read: Income tax deadlines in July 2026: From July 31 ITR filing to TDS due dates; key forms you can't afford to missEnhanced Ayushman AppThe enhanced Ayushman App will also serve as a one-stop digital platform for the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The upgraded application will enable beneficiaries to access essential scheme-related services, including eligibility verification, Ayushman card services, treatment history, hospital discovery, grievance redressal and beneficiary support.Ayushman SarathiThis WhatsApp chatbot is intended for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY recipients. Ayushman Sarathi, which aims to provide PM-JAY services via a straightforward conversational interface, will help citizens obtain important scheme-related services, enhance accessibility and boost last-mile service delivery.National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX)It is a digital public infrastructure that will allow for the standardised exchange of health claims information between providers and payers across public and private health insurance programmes, reducing administrative burden and facilitating faster and more efficient claims processing.Unified Health Interface (UHI)The Unified Health Interface (UHI) is being developed to make healthcare accessible through an open and interoperable network. Through a standard interoperable framework, UHI makes it possible for digital apps to link citizens with healthcare service providers, making it simpler to find and get healthcare services. (Join our ETWealth WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...more