Technology

DHA’s IT innovation continues during COVID-19 pandemic

IT innovations keep pace despite COVID-19 road blocks.

MTFs respond to COVID-19 with increased telehealth, drive-thrus

COVID MTF innovations include more virtual health options and drive thrus.

TRICARE Online Patient Portal

TRICARE Online Patient Portal (TOL) is the Department of Defense (DoD) online patient portal providing eligible beneficiaries access to military hospital and clinic appointing, prescription (Rx) refill, DoD PP Health Record personal health data, Secure Messaging, Service Separation/Retirement and Nurse Advice Line.

USAMRIID scientist recognized by French for distinguished service

Kugelman...identified genetic markers of persistence of the Chikungunya virus.

METC improves surgical tech training with new laparoscopy standard

A laparoscopy is a low-risk, non-invasive surgical procedure used to examine organs inside the abdomen and repair or remove tissue.

DHA improves financial efficiency with consolidated funding system

The conversions enable GFEBS financial structure and funding control by the DHA.

Walter Reed, VA focus on joint efforts in 3D medical application

The JIF award focuses on the Department of Defense/VA 3D Printing Consortium for Medical Applications.

Military Health podcasts provide resources for patients and providers

Podcasts have become an increasingly popular way of getting information.

BAMC, Argentine Army medical providers share COVID-19 best practices

U.S. Army South facilitated the virtual subject matter expert (SME) exchange between BAMC and CMMH.

‘Virtual Ward’ pilot program to reduce hospital stay time

"The idea is that instead of staying in hospital longer..., patients are released early and can recover in the comfort and privacy of their homes."

Joint Medical Asset Repository (JMAR)

JMAR provides 24/7 access to medical asset information for users, on any computer

Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics Systems (TEWLS)

TEWLS consolidates numerous military logistics functions into a single application and database.

DHA IPM 18-015: Cybersecurity Program Management

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) through (c), and in accordance with the requirements of References (d) through (y): • Establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures to implement and maintain a DHA Cybersecurity Program for the Military Health System (MHS) to protect and defend DHA information and Information Technology (IT). • Is effective immediately; it will be converted into DHA-Procedural Instruction (DHA-PI), “Cybersecurity Program Management.” This DHA-IPM will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 18-015
• Date: 10/28/2020
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology

Composite Health Care System

The Composite Health Care System (CHCS) allows clinicians to electronically perform patient appointment processes and scheduling, order laboratory tests, authorize radiology procedures and prescribe medications.

AHLTA 3.3

AHLTA 3.3, a major component of the military’s electronic health record, is the primary clinical information system used by the military’s medical community to help generate, maintain, store and securely access data for 9.5 million beneficiaries.