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DOW extends health care supplement pilot for civilian employees in Japan
The Department of War today announced the extension of the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, reaffirming the department’s commitment to improving access to medical care for its overseas workforce, and adding interpreter support.
Lapse in Federal Appropriations
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Visit www.dha.mil/shutdown for more information.
The Pharmacovigilance Center (PVC) is an enterprise-level drug safety center supporting the Military Health System (MHS) and all Service branches. The PVC provides pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology analysis and develops best prescribing practices to reduce harm and improve outcomes. Our goal is to develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent adverse drug events which can occur when patients take medications.
To be the premier organization for the MHS promoting excellence in medication prescribing practices and reducing preventable adverse drug experiences for all our beneficiaries.
Provide data-driven evidence on medication safety, effectiveness, and best prescribing practices that serve as force multipliers directly contributing to keeping the warfighters and other beneficiaries healthy through policy guidance, strategic communication, and education worldwide.
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