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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Oct. 29, 2024
The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer in 2024 at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Oct. 29, 2024
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This report summarizes blood PFAS analytical results obtained for DoD firefighters tested in fiscal years (FY) 2021–2023.
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Oct. 28, 2024
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H.R. 2670 NDAA for FY2024 Sec. 545
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Oct. 25, 2024
Airmen of the 944th Fighter Wing joined forces with the Arizona Army National Guard on October 19, 2024, at Phoenix Goodyear Airport for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter training. The exercise is a crucial step toward preparing for next month’s Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 in southern Arizona.
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Oct. 24, 2024
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This HIPAA Information Paper describes the Best Practices for Disposing PHI (updated October 2024).
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Oct. 24, 2024
Defense Health Agency Mobility creates and supports mobile apps that help increase the availability and access to services and information to increase warfighter readiness and the health and safety of their family members.
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Oct. 24, 2024
While balance disorders can affect almost anyone, service members are at greater risk for certain types of inner ear damage that can affect balance.
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Oct. 24, 2024
Chiropractor Carrie J. Belleson spends her days balancing the unique medical needs of two high-performing groups — those trained for the battlefield and those competing in global sports arenas.
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Oct. 24, 2024
A deployable U.S. Army medical laboratory officially changed its name to reflect its global laboratory mission. The 1st Area Medical Laboratory was renamed the 1st Global Field Medical Laboratory on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, Oct. 16.
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Oct. 24, 2024
TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Form/Template
Oct. 23, 2024
This DD2959 form should be filled out when a breach concerning personally identifiable information occurs.
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Oct. 23, 2024
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412th Medical Group Edwards Air Force Base Medical Community of Interest privacy impact assessment
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Oct. 23, 2024
If you’ve submitted a claim for reimbursement, then you may be familiar with the TRICARE claim form, Patient’s Request for Medical Payment (DD Form 2642). In September 2024, this form was updated to include fields that’ll make it easier when filing claims for care received overseas.
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Oct. 23, 2024
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The Defense Health Agency 2024 Annual Sustainability Report showcases the strides made in sustainability across the Military Health System, including highlights from Practice Greenhealth and advances in the Environmental Program.
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Oct. 21, 2024
The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills now through Oct. 27, 2024, due to Invest AL94.
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