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Our History

Military medicine has a long and celebrated history. We apply lessons from our past to improve the care of military personnel and their families today and in the future. New surgical techniques, powerful painkillers, antibiotic drugs, and triage and evacuation procedures have revolutionized military medicine.

In this section, you'll find featured stories and information about the history of military medicine.

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HA 96-062: Policy for Inclusion of Dentistry in TRICARE Regions

Policy

The attached Tri-Service Dental Chiefs Council Memorandum, with attachments, of June 3, 1996, gives excellent guidance that may be considered in integrating oral and dental health care into the TRICARE Regions.

  • Identification #: HA 96-062
  • Date: 9/30/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-061: Policy for Workgroup and Committee Management

Policy

Attachment 1 identifies all currently approved committees and workgroups. It includes, for each committee or workgroup, the Health Affairs oversight office, the proponent, as well as, the sundown date.

  • Identification #: HA 96-061
  • Date: 9/27/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-060: Policy for After-Hours Care for TRICARE Prime Enrollees

Policy

Policy for After-Hours Care for TRICARE Prime Enrollees

  • Identification #: HA 96-060
  • Date: 9/26/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-059: Policy for Capturing Ambulatory Procedure Visit Expenses in the Medical Expense and Performance Reporting. System (MEPRS)

Policy

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  • Identification #: HA 96-059
  • Date: 9/24/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-058: Policy for Military Health Services System Operating Systems

Policy

This memorandum establishes Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) [OASD(HA)] policy for Military Health Services System (MHSS) client and server operating systems.

  • Identification #: HA 96-058
  • Date: 8/26/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

Public Law 104-191

Policy

The purpose of this document is to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes.

HA 96-057: Changes in Benefits and Entitlements for Eligible Family Members of Members of the Uniformed Services

Policy

This memo authorizes medical care to the surviving dependents of Reserve members who did not elect to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan. In addition, it authorizes medical benefits eligibility to preadoptive children.

  • Identification #: HA 96-057
  • Date: 8/13/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-056: Policy for Third Party Billing and Collections in Military Medical Treatment Facilites

Policy

This memo describes thepPolicy for Third Party Billing and Collections in Military Medical Treatment Facilites

  • Identification #: HA 96-056
  • Date: 8/13/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-051: Casualty Identification Policy

Policy

This memo describes the new policy for casualty identification.

  • Identification #: HA 96-051
  • Date: 7/18/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-050: Policy For Off-Duty Employment By DoD Health Care Practitioner

Policy

This memorandum updates policy and assigns responsibilities regarding off-duty employment by all DoD healthcare practitioners.

  • Identification #: HA 96-050
  • Date: 7/7/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-047: Policy for Implementation of Board Certified Pay for Nurse Corps Officers

Policy

This memorandum promulgates policy guidance for the implementation of Nonphysician Health Care Provider Board Certified Pay (BCP) for Army and Navy Nurse Corps officers and Air Force officers designated as nurse.

  • Identification #: HA 96-047
  • Date: 5/30/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-048: Policy for Obtaining Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner Maintenance Service

Policy

This memo explains the policy for obtaining Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner Maintenance Service

  • Identification #: HA 96-048
  • Date: 5/30/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-049: Clinical Reengineering: Policy for Gowning in Neonatal Intensive Care Units and Nurseries

Policy

This memorandum requests you reexamine policy for gowning by staff, parents, and visitors in neonatal intensive care units and nurseries.

  • Identification #: HA 96-049
  • Date: 5/30/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-046: Policy for Issuance of Equitable Relief Letters for Medicare Eligible Beneficiaries

Policy

This memo explains the Policy for Issuance of Equitable Relief Letters for Medicare Eligible Beneficiaries

  • Identification #: HA 96-046
  • Date: 5/22/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A

HA 96-045: TRICARE World-Wide Briefing Package

Policy

This memo introduces the package of TRICARE marketing materials

  • Identification #: HA 96-045
  • Date: 5/1/1996
  • Type: Memorandums
  • Topics: N/A
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