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Here you will find information about technology in the Military Health System. Health information systems help your providers make decisions and keep records, save money on supplies, along with many other tasks. This section also contains information about how new systems are designed and current systems improved.

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Airmen perform in-flight Transportation Isolation System training

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3/14/2019
A C-17 Globemaster III is prepped to transport a Transportation Isolation System during a training exercise that allows Airmen to practice the most effective and safest form of transportation for patients and their medical professionals. Engineered and implemented after the Ebola virus outbreak in 2014, the TIS is an enclosure the Defense Department can use to safely transport patients with highly contagious diseases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Miller)

This mission capability is the only one of its kind in the Department of Defense

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Mobile app aids ‘truly informed’ contraception conversations between patients, providers

Article
3/11/2019
A new app provides information about contraception with the goal of helping patients make informed decisions with their providers. The app includes a module to address the unique needs of servicewomen around deployment. (Photo by Sgt. Barry St. Clair)

Decide + Be Ready, an app that provides information on contraception for men and women, is designed to help patients make informed decisions with their providers. The app also includes a module to address the unique needs of service women around deployment and duties.

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Men's Health | Women's Health | Technology

Gone in a flash: ‘Floaters’ in field of vision can warn of vision issue

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2/14/2019
Seeing flashes of light or floating debris-like shapes appear in your field of vision should be reason to visit a provider, experts say. These symptoms can indicate retinal issues, which may lead to retinal detachment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

Jane Acton was familiar with vision issues and her quick action after experiencing the onset of retinal detachment was vital in recovering her vision

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Technology | Vision Loss

Fairchild's 92nd Medical Group celebrates MHS GENESIS 2-year anniversary

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2/11/2019
A cake celebrating the second year anniversary of Military Health System GENESIS' arrival to Fairchild's 92nd Medical Group at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Feb. 8, 2019. MHS GENESIS is a Department of Defense-wide electronic health record and management system that combines health records from base, civilian and Veteran’s Affairs primary care providers, pharmacies, laboratories and dental clinics into one network. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

MHS GENESIS is a DoD-wide electronic health record combing records from base, civilian and Veteran’s Affairs primary care providers, pharmacies, laboratories and dental clinics into one network

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Call for abstracts open for 2019 Military Health System Research Symposium

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2/11/2019
More than 3,000 people attended the 2018 MHSRS meeting. Attendees participated in a wide range of sessions targeting combat casualty care, military operational medicine including psychological health and resilience, clinical and rehabilitative medicine, medical simulation and health information sciences, and military infectious diseases. (DoD photo)

MHSRS is the DoD’s premier scientific meeting and addresses the unique medical needs of the Warfighter

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Virtual training platform maintains, improves military surgeon’s skills

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2/8/2019
Airmen assigned to the 99th Medical Group perform in an orthopedic spine surgery at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

The DoD’s surgeons are talented and qualified, but it takes experience and time to become proficient

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Technology

Gaining new perspective through vision-correcting surgery

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1/29/2019
The Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program, available to active duty service members, provides an opportunity to correct vision with ease thanks to advancing technology. (Department of Defense photo by Reese Brown)

Once deemed a disqualifying factor for service, refractive surgery is now available to active duty service members through a Department of Defense approved program

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Technology | Innovation | Vision Loss

Military Health System, industry allies work together to improve health care technology

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1/29/2019
Air Force Maj. Gen. Lee Payne, assistant director for combat support at Defense Health Agency, dual-hatted as the Defense Health Agency assistant director for Combat Support and MHS EHR functional champion, and Air Force Col. Thomas Cantilina, chief health informatics officer and EHR deputy functional champion at the DHA, visit the Tiger Institute Jan. 17. (Courtesy photo by University of Missouri Health Care)

Air Force Maj. Gen. Lee Payne visits University of Missouri’s Tiger Institute for Health Innovation

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Article
1/16/2019
Army Spc. Anne Veiman, 452d Combat Support Hospital, demonstrates the capabilities of the InfraScanner handheld TBI detector on Kuwaiti army Col. Raed Altajalli, assistant director of Kuwait North Military Medical Complex in Al Jahra, Kuwait City, Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Connie Jones)

This tool would be particularly helpful in a combat environment

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Cyber fitness, awareness key during ‘season of shopping’

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11/22/2018
Making cyber security a priority while shopping or browsing online can help you protect yourself from more than you bargained for during this ‘season of shopping.’

During a popular time of year for shopping, consumers should be aware of scams or fraudulent activity targeting shoppers and email users, experts say. Taking small steps every day to protect information online can make a big difference in the long-term future.

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Technology | Secure Messaging

Army medical device cyber team balances benefits and risks of technology

Article
11/8/2018
An Army medic positions a patient for a CT scan, which helps radiologists diagnose different types of disease and injuries. Medical devices, such as radiology imaging systems, must now go through a cybersecurity validation process in order to connect to military networks (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

The frequency and severity of cybersecurity attacks against the medical community will continue to rise

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Cyberfit family: Making cybersecurity understandable for all ages

Article
10/30/2018
By making cyber fitness a part of daily routines, families can protect their online information and personal well-being.

Protecting the homefront against cybersecurity issues

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PEO DHMS celebrates National Health IT Week

Article
10/19/2018
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Leaders and staff from the PEO DHMS shared their stories about why health IT is important

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Technology | Military Health System Electronic Health Record | Electronic Health Record Modernization & Interoperability

Robotics key to medical Airmen recruitment, retention, readiness

Article
10/2/2018
U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Thallemer (foreground), 81st Surgical Operations Squadron Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program coordinator, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and Air Force Maj. Joshua Tyler, InDoRSE program director, provide instruction to students during a robotics surgery training session at Keesler Air Force Base’s clinical research lab. (U.S. Air Fore photo by Kemberly Groue)

Robotics has been the standard for years in the private sector

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D2D lays down road ahead for MHS GENESIS rollout

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7/27/2018
Mark Goodge, chief technology officer for the Defense Health Agency, speaks to attendees of the Defense Health Information Technology Symposium about the agency Desktop to Datacenter initiative.

As military treatment facilities prepare for MHS GENESIS, the Military Health System’s new electronic health record, patients and providers will soon embrace more access and better delivery of care.

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