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Pentagon plans to fix ‘chronically understaffed’ medical facilities

WEBPentagon officials want to beef up the staffing at military medical facilities. Shown here, Lt. Joanne Isme, a nurse practitioner at Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings …

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Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them …

WEBShifting more military patients to local civilian hospitals could result in “significant harm” to these patients, according to a new study funded by the Defense …

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VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access

WEBSince March 5, all veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, or any combat zone after Sept. 11, 2001, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care …

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Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contract

WEBA federal judge has cleared the way for TriWest Healthcare Alliance to become the contractor in charge of civilian medical networks for the Defense …

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Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024

WEBFor the family option, the premium is $256.87, up from $239.69 in 2023. ♦ Tricare Retired Reserve: The premiums increase by 6.5% for both individual and family …

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These genetic tests are now part of Tricare’s covered benefits

WEBThe lab tests that are now a Tricare covered medical benefit include one test per condition, per lifetime, for these genetic disorders: Cystic fibrosis. Spinal muscular …

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VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost

WEBThe Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Affairs medical center in Spokane, Wash., was among the first sites to use the department's new electronic health records system.

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Korean War veteran will finally get his Purple Heart, 73 years late

WEBEarl Meyer, who fought for the U.S. Army in the Korean War, talks with fellow veterans at the American Legion, Nov. 7, 2023, in St. Peter, Minn. On Monday, …

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JBADS helps air base guard against germs — and a lot more

WEBWith the safety of its members in mind, high-level military leaders recognized decontamination systems as a critical need in 2016. The Joint Program Executive Office …

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VA approved thousands of ineligible doctors

WEBJan 18, 2022. A recent report found that a small, but significant number of physicians were ineligible for VA's approved care list. (Charles Dharapak/AP) Lawmakers are demanding …

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What’s the biggest worry for military medicine in the next few years

WEBIt’ll be politics. “The military health system is at an inflection point,” said Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, who after four years in the top military health post will retire next …

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What you need to know about continuing Tricare coverage before …

WEBSchedule your exit medical exam as early as possible. To ensure proper healthcare after you separate, it’s essential to be on top of your Separation Health …

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New Hampshire National Guard encounters new challenges at …

WEBA Texas National Guardsman assigned to Operation Lone Star stands watch in El Paso, Texas, May 9, 2023. A group of 15 New Hampshire-based troops recently …

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Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental …

WEBMar 16, 2023. Lawmakers have asked the Defense Department to reconsider some of its mental health accessions standards. (Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver/Air Force) …

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The Pentagon’s new opportunity to boost readiness among …

WEBNow is the moment for the federal government to invest in optimizing women’s health and performance in the military. Women currently comprise 17.3% of …

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Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it

WEBClass B mishaps cause between $600,000 and $2.5 million in damages, a permanent partial disability, inpatient hospitalization of three or more personnel. While …

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Veterans sentenced for role in $65 million insurance fraud scheme

WEBTwo veterans convicted for helping bilk more than $65 million from the military health care program Tricare received prison sentences and orders to pay back …

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DOD watchdog report warns of issues across military health care …

WEBA new Defense Department watchdog report raises troubling red flags about the state of military health care for the 9.6 million uniformed and civilian employees, …

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Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health …

WEBBut those standards don’t apply to troops who are sent off base, and GAO found that many of them are waiting much longer for appointments. Data from 2022 …

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Failed rocket strike launched on US-led coalition forces base in Syria

WEBA U.S. defense official said that a failed rocket strike was launched at a base housing U.S.-led coalition forces at Rumalyn, Syria, marking the first time since Feb. 4 …

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Top VA medical post remains unfilled after latest Senate delay

WEBDr. Shereef Elnahal, president of University Hospital in Newark, N.J., is in line to serve as the next under secretary of health for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Cyberattack slows prescription processing at military pharmacies

WEBThursday, Feb 22. A cyberattack on a third-party company has affected military pharmacies worldwide, as well as some retail pharmacies in the U.S. Shown here in 2020, a …

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