Technology

DHA’s Mobile Apps Can Help You with Overall Wellness

Healthcare and wellness apps developed by the DHA are proliferating.

Since 9/11, These 8 Military Medical Advancements are Saving Lives

Years of military conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan brought innovations that completely transformed the Military Health System's approach to combat casualty care. Here's a list of just a few ways military medicine has evolved in the two decades since the 9/11 attacks.

Federal leaders highlight electronic health record changes at HIMSS

The new Federal electronic health record delivers data to healthcare teams wherever a patient receives treatment.

Ready Reliable Care Framework is Improving MHS Patient Care

The Military Health System's Ready Reliable Care framework helps ensure high-quality health care for all service members, veterans and their families.

DOD's Whole of Government Approach to COVID is Working, Says Adirim

Dr. Terry Adirim, said she has been impressed by the DOD’s COVID-19 response since taking over as ASDHA, and that adaptation and innovation have played key parts in that response.

DHA-PI 8400.02 Financial Management of Information Technology Systems and Services

Establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures to provide overarching guidance, implement procedures, and manage aspects of the Defense Health Program’s (DHP) Financial Management of Information Technology (IT), Systems and Services for the Military Health System (MHS) enterprise. The established procedures apply across the DHA components to include Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and Other Lines-of-Business (OLB). Directs the use of Ektropy, the Information Operations (IO) web-based IT planning ledger, to identify all DHP-funded IT personnel and IT-related expenditures, across all Budget Activity Groups (BAGs) and across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

• Identification #: 8400.02
• Date: 8/2/2021
• Type: DHA Procedural Instruction
• Topics: Technology

Revamped Virtual Med Center Makes Health Care Feel Like a Video Game

The Virtual Medical Center, a joint Department of Defense/VA incentive, is relaunching by the end of summer, leveraging emerging technologies to increase and improve accessibility, convenience, and efficiency of medical care for all registered users.

DHA releases App to Support Service Member Recovery

To ensure that military beneficiaries receive the support they need to continue on their mental wellness journey, the Antidepressant Adherence app supports those taking medication

Connected Health Hosts First DHA Digital Health Virtual Summit

The Defense Health Agency Connected Health branch hosted the inaugural DHA Digital Health Virtual Summit that provided insight on the accelerated world of digital health in the Military Health System.

ADVISOR brings support to medical personnel in austere environments

The Military Health System offers the Advanced Virtual Support for Operational Forces program, or ADVISOR, for remote military medical professionals.

MHS Service Helpdesk aims to simplify IT management across DHA

The MHS Service Helpdesk will replace the MHS’s legacy information technology system, Remedy.

Nurse and Tech Week: Air Force airmen are battle-tested and ready

For the past year, Air Force nurses and medical technicians have found themselves on the front lines in the battle against the COVID-19 disease.

IT health care leaders among DOD’s ‘Top 100 Innovators List’ for 2021

Two Department of Defense innovators and 2021 awardees have created unique bridges between IT and health care.

Telemedicine advances put to the test during pandemic

COVID-19 has led to the need for physical distancing and has overwhelmed the capacities of health systems, compelling many to adopt telehealth solutions.

Patient Safety Awareness Week 2021 highlights role of technology

Patient Safety Awareness Week brings awareness to health care safety and promotes patient safety practices.