Technology

DHA IT helps beneficiaries, providers and workforce through pandemic

DHA IT Teams Deliver Innovative Solutions During Pandemic.

Innovative mobile technologies impact DOD health surveillance

Early detection of infectious diseases in the field to protect the troops.

Solution Delivery Division

The mission of Solution Delivery Division (SDD) is enhancing Health Service Delivery through exceptional Information and Technology.

MHS operational innovations continue in battle against COVID-19

MHS innovations in 2020 include a new registry for real-time COVID-19 data and a system to free up hospital beds and protect patients from the disease.

DHA’s IT innovation continues during COVID-19 pandemic

IT innovations keep pace despite COVID-19 road blocks.

MTFs respond to COVID-19 with increased telehealth, drive-thrus

COVID MTF innovations include more virtual health options and drive thrus.

TRICARE Online Patient Portal

TRICARE Online Patient Portal (TOL) is the Department of Defense (DoD) online patient portal providing eligible beneficiaries access to military hospital and clinic appointing, prescription (Rx) refill, DoD PP Health Record personal health data, Secure Messaging, Service Separation/Retirement and Nurse Advice Line.

USAMRIID scientist recognized by French for distinguished service

Kugelman...identified genetic markers of persistence of the Chikungunya virus.

METC improves surgical tech training with new laparoscopy standard

A laparoscopy is a low-risk, non-invasive surgical procedure used to examine organs inside the abdomen and repair or remove tissue.

DHA improves financial efficiency with consolidated funding system

The conversions enable GFEBS financial structure and funding control by the DHA.

Walter Reed, VA focus on joint efforts in 3D medical application

The JIF award focuses on the Department of Defense/VA 3D Printing Consortium for Medical Applications.

DHA IPM 18-017: Military Health System (MHS) Information Technology (IT) Investment Management Framework

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) through (c), and in accordance with the guidance of References (d) through (v), establishes Defense Health Agency's (DHA) procedures to: .Establish the overarching guidance to implement policies and procedures for managing DHA Deputy Assistant Director, Information Operations (DAD IO)/J-6Defense Health Program (DHP) IT resources. The DHA Investment Management Framework is used as an enabler for MHS leadership to make informed transparent financial decisions associated with the DHA DAD IO/J-6 systems, services, and capabilities and will continue to be used in the foreseeable future.

• Identification #: 18-017
• Date: 11/7/2020
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology

Military Health podcasts provide resources for patients and providers

Podcasts have become an increasingly popular way of getting information.

BAMC, Argentine Army medical providers share COVID-19 best practices

U.S. Army South facilitated the virtual subject matter expert (SME) exchange between BAMC and CMMH.

‘Virtual Ward’ pilot program to reduce hospital stay time

"The idea is that instead of staying in hospital longer..., patients are released early and can recover in the comfort and privacy of their homes."