Access to Health Care

Projects test new approaches to improve health care quality, outcomes

Pilots and demonstrations allow TRICARE to develop and test innovative approaches and services.

DHA priorities focused on readiness, patients, outcomes

Adaptation key to providing outstanding care to beneficiaries.

Report on Access to Health Care Services for Reserve and National Guard Who Disclose Sexual Assault

H.R. 2500, HASC Report for FY 2020, 116-120, Pg. 163-164

McCaffery offers MHS view with Blue Star Families panel

The Honorable Thomas McCaffery participated in the Blue Star Families panel to discuss MHS transformation for families

3D Mammogram Screensaver

Share this screensaver to spread the word about 3-D Mammography coverage

Study on the Treatment of TRICARE Beneficiaries who are Residents of Puerto Rico

HR 5515, NDAA Conference Report for FY 2019, 115-874, Pg. 896

DHA PI 6025.10: Standard Processes, Guidelines, and Responsibilities of the DoD Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities in the Military Health System (MHS) MilitaryMedical Treatment Facilities (MTFs)

This Defense Health Agency-Procedural Instruction (DHA-PI): Based on the authority of References (a) through (d), and in accordance with the guidance of References (e) through (t), establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures to begin standard processes and guidelines for the Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, (Reference (e)), in MTFs.

• Identification #: 6025.10
• Date: 10/9/2018
• Type: DHA Procedural Instruction
• Topics: Access to Health Care

Care Loop

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mariana Carrano’s business is patient care. She’s one of four Air Force liaison officers with the 86th Medical Squadron at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, a short drive from Ramstein AB. As an LO, as they are often called, Carrano is responsible for taking care of a patient throughout the entire care loop – from the moment he or she arrives at Ramstein AB until the moment he or she leaves.

MHS Facts and Figures

The Military Health System cares for almost 10 million Americans of all ages, delivering care in military hospitals or clinics, or providing coordinated care through our civilian TRICARE networks.

USNS Mercy: Deployable Medical Center

U.S. Navy Sailors and Military Sealift Command civilian mariners explain the mission of the USNS Mercy and its capabilities.

Why do you want to be a military doctor?

During the 2017 Military Health System Female Physician Leadership Conference, we asked some military medical students and junior officers to share why they want to be a military medical doctor.

Defense Health Agency: A Joint, Integrated Premier System of Health

This brochure describes the Defense Health Agency, its mission and includes resources for more information.

Patient Centered Practice Hours

This memorandum encourages Air Force military treatment facilities to establish more patient-centered clinic hours.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 4/20/2016
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Access, Cost, Quality, and Safety | MHS Quality, Patient Safety, and Access Information (for Patients) | Access to Health Care

DoD Directive 6010.04: Healthcare for Uniformed Services Members and Beneficiaries

This directive reissues DoD Directive (DoDD) 6010.04 (Reference (a)) to update established policy and assigned responsibilities for administering Title 10, United States Code (Reference (b)). It serves as the joint document for administration of healthcare benefits required pursuant to Reference (b), and is issued by the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services

• Identification #: DoD Directive 6010.04
• Date: 8/17/2015
• Type: Directives
• Topics: Access to Health Care | TRICARE Health Program

First Call Resolution and Do Not Call Back Policy

This policy requires first call resolution for all patients requesting appointments at all Air Force medical treatment facilities. Under this policy, beneficiaries will not be asked to call back for an appointment.

• Identification #: N/A
• Date: 6/5/2015
• Type: Memorandums
• Topics: Access, Cost, Quality, and Safety | Access to Health Care | MHS Quality, Patient Safety, and Access Information (for Patients) | MHS Quality, Patient Safety, and Access Information (for Patients)