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Patient Care Numbers for the Military Health System

The numbers below are for Fiscal Year 2023.

Type of Care Annual Workload Summary
Inpatient Admissions
  • Total: 850,400
  • Click to closeDirect CareDirect care refers to military hospitals and clinics, also known as “military treatment facilities” and “MTFs.”Direct Care: 145,900
  • Click to closeprivate sector careNetwork and non-network TRICARE-authorized civilian health care professionals, pharmacies, and suppliers.Private Sector Care: 330,500
  • TRICARE For Life: 374,000
Outpatient Visits
  • Total: 87,900,000
  • Direct Care: 21,700,000
  • Private Sector Care: 36,100,000 
  • TRICARE For Life: 30,100,000
Births
  • Total: 89,200
  • Direct Care: 13,800
  • Private Sector Care: 75,400
Prescriptions Filled
  • Total: 101,700,000
  • Direct Care: 30,700,000
  • Retail Pharmacies: 24,800,000
  • Home Delivery: 5,800,000
  • TRICARE For Life: 40,400,000
Emergency Department Visits
  • Total: 3,962,600
  • Direct Care: 1,226,000
  • Private Sector Care: 1,560,400
  • TRICARE For Life: 1,176,200
Last Updated: September 23, 2024
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