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MHS Health Care Glossary

Military Health System (MHS) Health Care Glossary serves as the official repository and consolidated reference (as a secondary source) for terms and definitions used within the MHS. Some terms may have multiple and varying definitions based on the context and primary source of authority. Note that certain definitions may be approved only for limited use in a single primary reference document, while others may have broad applicability in multiple contexts and issuances. To determine the most appropriate definition in a particular context, consult all relevant source documents. Any disparities between this Glossary and primary sources are unintentional, and the primary source shall control.

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Privacy and Civil Liberties Data Sharing Agreement Program

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about privacy and civil liberties at the Defense Health Agency Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) program.

Health Surveillance Explorer

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about the Health Surveillance Explorer

Ebola

FAQs
7/11/2023

View questions and answers about the DOD response to Ebola

Contraceptive Care Q&A

FAQs
7/11/2023

The Defense Department is committed to improving access to reproductive health services. If eligible, you’ll be able to get all of your contraceptive services from one place. You don’t have to make an appointment. And you don’t need referrals. You can find walk-in contraceptive services within military hospitals and clinics. Below is a list of military hospitals and clinics that offer walk-in contraceptive services.

Drug Take Back Program

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about the MHS Drug Take Back Program

Compound Drugs

FAQs
7/11/2023

View questions and answers about TRICARE's compound drug policy.

Dugway Proving Ground

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about biological and chemical agents tested at Dugway Proving Ground.

Conducting Health Care Surveys in the Department of Defense

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about conducting Health Care Surveys in the Department of Defense

Contraceptive Care Covered Services

FAQs
7/11/2023

TRICARE covers a full range of contraceptive methods, regardless of which health plan you have. And recent changes to TRICARE policies help make sure you’ll have easy, convenient, and timely access to contraceptive services.

Gulf War Illness

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about the Persian Gulf War from 1990-1991 and its health effects.

Field Testing of Hallucinogenic Agents

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about Field Testing of Hallucinogenic Agents

Frequently Asked Questions for Transactions

FAQs
7/11/2023

View questions and answers about the nationwide standards for HIPAA compliant electronic administrative health care transactions.

The Brandon Act

FAQs
7/11/2023

The Brandon Act empowers service members to get the help they need confidentially, reducing the stigma associated with mental health. Service members start the referral process by talking to their commander or supervisor.

Depleted Uranium: Radiation Effects

FAQs
7/11/2023

Questions and answers about the radiation effects of depleted uranium

Depleted Uranium

FAQs
7/11/2023

The Department of Defese (DoD) began testing depeted uranium (DU) about 40 years ago, and first used it in a military operation in 1991. It has fewer risks than natural uranium because it is less radioactive. DoD and many other organizations have studied, and continue to study, the health, chemical, radiological and environmental effects and exposures of DU.

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Last Updated: July 11, 2023
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