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Deployment environmental reports not in military health records
For more than three years, the military services have been allowed to ignore a Defense Department order requiring the inclusion of environmental assessments of combat environments in troops’ medical records.
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Tricare Young Adult premiums to rise sharply in 2016
Health care premiums for the adult children of military personnel and retirees will increase next year by 26 percent to 47 percent, depending on the type of coverage, Tricare officials announced Wednesday.
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Report: Vets still struggle to get mental health care at VA
Eighteen months after the Veterans Affairs scandal broke over appointment wait times, the department continues to struggle to manage patient appointments, at least in mental health care, where some veterans have waited up to nine months for evaluations.
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Pentagon, VA health records systems still far from interoperable
The Pentagon and VA have made progress in creating an interoperable electronic health records system but the approach the departments have taken means achieving full compatibility will be an “ongoing concern for years to come,” a Government Accountab
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Drug shortages hit Tricare
Tricare is experiencing drug shortages that are an increasing problem across the industry.
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Bio-engineering skin to treat severe burns
New Army research holds promise for treating burn patients, including those with severe, life-threatening wounds.
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Resilience, risk management play big role in military suicide prevention
To reduce the number of troops dying by suicide, the services must help them recognize risk factors and signs while also boosting resilience and mental strength, service officials say.
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Report: Pentagon suicide prevention office in disarray
The Pentagon’s suicide prevention office lacks clear guidance and authority to develop and execute effective programs
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Defense Health Agency reaches operational milestone
Two years after DHA stood up during a government shutdown, the agency marked its “full operational capability.”
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Higher drug co-pays, uniform DoD-VA formulary in defense bill
Easier access to urgent care access, higher pharmacy copays and a coordinated formulary between the Defense Department and VA are among the changes military members, families and retirees will see in health care as a result of the fiscal 2015 defense
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Deployment environmental reports not in military health records
For more than three years, the military services have been allowed to ignore a Defense Department order requiring the inclusion of environmental assessments of combat environments in troops’ medical records.
-
Tricare Young Adult premiums to rise sharply in 2016
Health care premiums for the adult children of military personnel and retirees will increase next year by 26 percent to 47 percent, depending on the type of coverage, Tricare officials announced Wednesday.
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Report: Vets still struggle to get mental health care at VA
Eighteen months after the Veterans Affairs scandal broke over appointment wait times, the department continues to struggle to manage patient appointments, at least in mental health care, where some veterans have waited up to nine months for evaluations.
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Pentagon, VA health records systems still far from interoperable
The Pentagon and VA have made progress in creating an interoperable electronic health records system but the approach the departments have taken means achieving full compatibility will be an “ongoing concern for years to come,” a Government Accountab
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Drug shortages hit Tricare
Tricare is experiencing drug shortages that are an increasing problem across the industry.
-
Bio-engineering skin to treat severe burns
New Army research holds promise for treating burn patients, including those with severe, life-threatening wounds.
-
Resilience, risk management play big role in military suicide prevention
To reduce the number of troops dying by suicide, the services must help them recognize risk factors and signs while also boosting resilience and mental strength, service officials say.
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Report: Pentagon suicide prevention office in disarray
The Pentagon’s suicide prevention office lacks clear guidance and authority to develop and execute effective programs
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Defense Health Agency reaches operational milestone
Two years after DHA stood up during a government shutdown, the agency marked its “full operational capability.”
-
Higher drug co-pays, uniform DoD-VA formulary in defense bill
Easier access to urgent care access, higher pharmacy copays and a coordinated formulary between the Defense Department and VA are among the changes military members, families and retirees will see in health care as a result of the fiscal 2015 defense
-
Deployment environmental reports not in military health records
For more than three years, the military services have been allowed to ignore a Defense Department order requiring the inclusion of environmental assessments of combat environments in troops’ medical records.
-
Tricare Young Adult premiums to rise sharply in 2016
Health care premiums for the adult children of military personnel and retirees will increase next year by 26 percent to 47 percent, depending on the type of coverage, Tricare officials announced Wednesday.
-
Report: Vets still struggle to get mental health care at VA
Eighteen months after the Veterans Affairs scandal broke over appointment wait times, the department continues to struggle to manage patient appointments, at least in mental health care, where some veterans have waited up to nine months for evaluations.
-
Pentagon, VA health records systems still far from interoperable
The Pentagon and VA have made progress in creating an interoperable electronic health records system but the approach the departments have taken means achieving full compatibility will be an “ongoing concern for years to come,” a Government Accountab
-
Drug shortages hit Tricare
Tricare is experiencing drug shortages that are an increasing problem across the industry.
-
Bio-engineering skin to treat severe burns
New Army research holds promise for treating burn patients, including those with severe, life-threatening wounds.
-
Resilience, risk management play big role in military suicide prevention
To reduce the number of troops dying by suicide, the services must help them recognize risk factors and signs while also boosting resilience and mental strength, service officials say.
-
Report: Pentagon suicide prevention office in disarray
The Pentagon’s suicide prevention office lacks clear guidance and authority to develop and execute effective programs
-
Defense Health Agency reaches operational milestone
Two years after DHA stood up during a government shutdown, the agency marked its “full operational capability.”
-
Higher drug co-pays, uniform DoD-VA formulary in defense bill
Easier access to urgent care access, higher pharmacy copays and a coordinated formulary between the Defense Department and VA are among the changes military members, families and retirees will see in health care as a result of the fiscal 2015 defense
