The Military Health System (MHS) is one of America’s largest and most complex health care institutions, and the world’s preeminent military health care delivery operation. Our MHS saves lives on the battlefield, combats infectious disease around the world, and cares for 9.4 million beneficiaries in one of the nation’s largest health benefit plans.
The missions of the MHS are complex and interrelated:
Learn about the organizations that make up the MHS
Learn about current MHS initiatives and areas where MHS is a world leader in Healthcare
General Topics
DoD/MHS Leadership Biographies
About the Military Health System
About the Defense Health Agency
About the TRICARE Health Plan
About TRICARE Eligibility
Statistical Information
Patients by Beneficiary Category
Patients by TRICARE Plans
Patient Numbers by State
A Week in the Life of MHS
Nurse Advice Line Day at-a-Glance
MHS Facilities Information
MHS Health Care Facilities Statistics
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FOIA Information
Freedom of Information Act Program
Submit a FOIA Request
Congressional Information
We are more than combat medicine. The MHS is a complex system that weaves together:
Exemplified by personal courage and a drive for excellence, the MHS is changing how health care is delivered throughout the United States and the world.
The MHS is led by office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs under the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
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