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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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Military Medicine an ‘Indispensable Asset to Our Military and the Nation’

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3/19/2024
Military Medicine an ‘Indispensable Asset to Our Military and the Nation’

Defense Health Agency leaders outlined continuing efforts to transform the Military Health System and fulfill the agency’s mission to improve health and readiness for its 9.6 million beneficiaries at the annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals.

As Solar Eclipse Excitement Builds, Keep Vision Safety in Mind

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3/19/2024
As Solar Eclipse Excitement Builds, Keep Vision Safety in Mind

Millions will witness a rare total solar eclipse over North America on April 8. Defense health officials emphasize enjoying the moment with precautions to protect your eye health.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Eight Counties in Kansas due to Storm Damage

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3/18/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Eight Counties in Kansas due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in eight counties in Kansas may receive emergency prescription refills now through March 25, 2024, due to storm damage.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Counties in Ohio Due to Storm Damage

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3/18/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Counties in Ohio Due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five counties in Ohio may receive emergency prescription refills now through March 25, 2024, due to storm damage.

Advancing Clinician Practice through Global Health Engagement - Limb Trauma Educational Series

Calendar Event
3/15/2024

Limb Trauma Educational Series for March 2024 will discuss the ways that Global Health Engagement has a positive impact on clinical readiness.

2024 MHS Conference

Calendar Event
3/15/2024

The Military Health System (MHS) Conference is a four-day annual conference, sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Conference attendees are comprised of government, military, and industry health care professionals. The conference provides a unique venue for knowledge sharing, innovative ideas, discussions of lessons learned, and the introduction of exciting new developments within the Military Health System. The MHS Conference offers Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare professionals and industry partners the opportunity to engage in the MHS transformation to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

New Feature of MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Allows Prescription Refills

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3/15/2024
New Feature of MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Allows Prescription Refills

The Defense Health Agency has launched a new feature that lets you request prescription refills through MHS GENESIS.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in Kentucky, Indiana Due to Storm Damage

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3/15/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in Kentucky, Indiana Due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four counties in Kentucky and Indiana may receive emergency prescription refills now through March 24, 2024, due to storm damage.

Leadership, Identity, and Inspiration: A Journey with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland

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3/14/2024
Leadership, Identity, and Inspiration: A Journey with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland

"Do your best at what is at hand. Value how you do it with the people around you, make it a positive experience.”

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Counties in New Hampshire Due to Flooding

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3/14/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Five Counties in New Hampshire Due to Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in five counties in New Hampshire may receive emergency prescription refills now through March 21, 2024, due to flooding.

Public Health Preparedness: Getting ‘Left of Boom’

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3/12/2024
Public Health Preparedness: Getting ‘Left of Boom’

Public health preparedness and response is a critical area of focus as Defense Public Health transitions some of the military component public health functions to the Defense Health Agency. This includes all-hazard biosurveillance and public health emergency management, or PHEM.

Maintaining Your Military Health Records Overseas

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3/12/2024
Maintaining Your Military Health Records Overseas

No matter where you live, it’s important for your electronic health record to be complete and up to date. For TRICARE Prime Overseas and TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas beneficiaries, there are processes that help make this possible.

Defense Health Agency Leader Says Standardization is Key to Optimization

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3/12/2024
Defense Health Agency Leader Says Standardization is Key to Optimization

Dr. Brian Lein, Defense Health Agency assistant director of health care administration, addressed the vital need for standardization to stabilize the core of the Military Health System at the annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals.

Program Focuses on Women Service Members' Health

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3/12/2024
Program Focuses on Women Service Members Health

Heart health was the topic of the day for the first program in a series titled, “Serving in Strength: Health and Wellness Series,” sponsored by the Military Women’s Memorial on Feb. 29, 2024.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in Massachusetts Due to Flooding

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3/12/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in Massachusetts Due to Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four counties in Massachusetts may receive emergency prescription refills now through March 21, 2024, due to flooding.

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Last Updated: March 12, 2024
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