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Nine Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced today that nine military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, demonstrating DHA’s commitment to safe, high-quality care and transparency.
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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.
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Lyster Army Medical Center is one of three military hospitals and clinics to pass a rigorous cyber protection assessment in fiscal year 2023.
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