Nov. 22, 2021 Local military medical units combine into medical market The 96th Medical Group and Defense Health Agency leadership marked the forming of a new military medical organization during a market establishment ceremony here, Nov. 15.
Nov. 18, 2021 New MOMMC Emergency Department opens to support community, readiness Military Health leaders and prominent members of the Las Vegas community came together at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center’s newly constructed Emergency Room for a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 10, 2021.
Oct. 27, 2021 MHS GENESIS ‘Super Users’ Fuel MTF Transformations The rollout of MHS GENESIS, the Military Health System's new electronic health records system, is bringing fundamental changes to military treatment facilities around the world. Among those tech experts helping to bring about the change, at both small clinics and major hospitals, the changeover is
March 29, 2021 Air Force dedicated to successful transition of medical facilities to Defense Health Agency The Air Force Medical Service remains dedicated to the successful transition of military treatment facilities to the Defense Health Agency, working in partnership with them and sister services.
Dec. 4, 2020 Seven MTFs recognized by ACS for surgical care The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program recently recognized seven military medical treatment facilities for outstanding surgical care in 2019. The Military Health System hospitals were among 89 recognized facilities and 607 total military and civilian hospitals
May 19, 2020 TRICARE revises telehealth policy to respond to COVID-19 To improve virtual access to health care during COVID-19, TRICARE recently revised its policy on telehealth services. This temporarily allows you access to care more easily during the constraints of the pandemic.
March 31, 2020 Possible military pharmacy changes due to COVID-19 Do you use a military pharmacy? If so, there may be temporary limitations that result in s decrease in service or closure at your pharmacy due to COVID-19.
Feb. 19, 2020 DoD to restructure 50 hospitals, clinics to improve readiness The Department of Defense today announced plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.
Jan. 15, 2020 Transition Spotlight: Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey (Part 2) Maj. Nicole “Nikki” Ward and Capt. Matthew “MC” Muncey are both assigned to the AFMS Transition Cell, helping facilitate the numerous ongoing and evolving transformation activities throughout the AFMS and MHS.
Jan. 10, 2020 Transition Spotlight: Maj. Nicole Ward and Capt. Matthew Muncey (Part 1) Maj. Nicole “Nikki” Ward and Capt. Matthew “MC” Muncey are both assigned to the AFMS Transition Cell, helping facilitate the numerous ongoing and evolving transformation activities throughout the AFMS and MHS.
Oct. 16, 2019 Transition Spotlight: Chief Master Sgt. Julie Bottroff The U.S. Air force Surgeon General Public Affairs Office spoke with Chief Master Sgt. Julie Bottroff, the senior enlisted advisor for DHA’s Education and Training Directorate about her roles and view on the transition.
Aug. 14, 2019 Transition Spotlight: Col. Beatrice Dolihite, Keesler AFB The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs Office spoke with Col. Beatrice Dolihite, the 81st MDG director and service commander to reflect on her experience as the commander of one of the first MTFs to move to DHA.
Oct. 1, 2018 Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency officially assumed administrative and management responsibilities of a handful of hospitals and clinics as part of the Military Health System reforms mandated by Congress.The transition of the facilities is part of a phased implementation plan developed by DHA and Services
Sept. 28, 2018 Trusted Care everywhere is not going anywhere As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.
Sept. 27, 2018 AF deploys metrics, quantifies value of medical readiness As the Defense Health Agency assumes management of Air Force military treatment facilities, one of the most important challenges facing the Air Force is its ability to maintain the readiness mission hospitals and clinics support.
June 5, 2017 AMC’s medical community collaborates to improve care SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Medical group commanders, aeromedical squadron commanders and superintendents from across Air Mobility Command gathered here May 22 to 23, 2017 to learn how to improve care within their military treatment facilities.“It is about a change in culture,” said Brig. Gen. Lee
July 7, 2016 Call Your Regional Contractor First when Getting Specialty Care TRICARE beneficiaries with special needs or a serious illness or injury have several resources available for help. Your care is best coordinated through your regional contractor.TRICARE rules require that if the care you need is available at a military hospital or clinic near you, and there is space
Aug. 6, 2015 IDMT: Not your regular medics In 1947, when the Air Force separated from the Army, only 1,480 service members were permitted to transfer to the Air Force Medical Service Corp. Shortly after, the service recognized the need to develop and train its own medics and established training at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base,