Technology

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Solution Delivery Division

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

Medical tools, supplies 3D printed in desert deployment

3D printing provides the ability to produce tailored health care solutions

State of the art procedure is the first within DoD

Only a handful of medical centers in the United States perform this surgery

DHA IPM 18-015: Cybersecurity Program Management

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) through (c), and in accordance with the requirements of References (d) through (y): • Establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures to implement and maintain a DHA Cybersecurity Program for the Military Health System (MHS) to protect and defend DHA information and Information Technology (IT). • Is effective immediately; it will be converted into DHA-Procedural Instruction (DHA-PI), “Cybersecurity Program Management.” This DHA-IPM will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 18-015
• Date: 9/23/2019
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology

DHA IPM 18-011: Video Network Center (VNC) Endpoint Standards

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 (g): - Provides guidance for video network endpoint standards required for sites to connect to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) VNC network. These standards will help ensure security compliance, efficiency, and best practices are maintained across the DHA network. Meeting certification requirements brings many benefits, including: increased assurances of a successful video teleconference (VTC) experience, full access to bridge and point-to-point calls, and access to peer video networks, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, academia, and industry partners. Compliance with stated standards does not preclude users connecting to other DoD approved networks. - This DHA-IPM is effective immediately; it will be converted into a DHA-Procedural Instruction. This DHA-IPM will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 18-011
• Date: 9/20/2019
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology

DHA IPM 18-013: Risk Management Framework (RMF)

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 (ac): • Incorporates cybersecurity strategy, policy, awareness/training, assessment, continuous monitoring, authorization, implementation, and remediation. • Aligns with the Deputy Assistant Director, Information Operations (DAD IO) J-6/Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) key concept of increasing cybersecurity of Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Information Technology (IT); therefore, robust risk assessment and management is required. • Encompasses lifecycle risk management to determine and manage the residual cybersecurity risk. • This DHA-IPM is effective immediately; it will be converted into a DHA-Procedural Instruction. This DHA-IPM will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 18-013
• Date: 9/20/2019
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology

Special Needs Program Management Information System (SNPMIS)

SNPMIS documents and reports on services provided to TRICARE patients with special needs.

DHA IPM 18-007: Service Delivery Management Program

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (e): - Establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures for implementing and managing high quality information technology (IT) services by the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy Assistant Director Information Operations (DAD IO/J-6), Military Health System (MHS). The DHA Service Delivery Management program provides customers requesting IT services from the DAD IO/J-6 or Defense Information Systems Agency service catalogs with an on-demand, automated system that provides a single-entry point to submit service requests. The automated system enables DAD IO/J-6 to align business needs and use repeatable and scalable processes to holistically track, manage, and report on customer submitted requests for IT services from submission to fulfillment. - Is binding on DoD Components and supports the Director’s, DHA, responsibility to develop appropriate management models to maximize efficiencies in the activities carried out by the DHA. - This DHA-IPM is effective immediately; it will be converted into a DHA-Procedural Instruction (DHA-PI). This DHA-IPM will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 18-007
• Date: 8/7/2019
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology

DHA PI 3201.05: Technology Transfer (T2) Program

This Defense Health Agency-Procedural Instruction (DHA-PI) based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (t), establishes responsibilities, procedures, and guidance for the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) T2 program.

• Identification #: 3201.05
• Date: 6/20/2019
• Type: DHA Procedural Instruction
• Topics: Technology

Nutrition Management Information System (NMIS)

NMIS is a fully integrated nutrition management system supporting military readiness and the war fighter worldwide.

Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System – Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC)

The Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System – Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) is an information system designed to support personal auditory readiness and help prevent hearing loss through early detection.

Expense Assignment System (EAS IV)

EAS IV is a Web-based tool essential to the Department of Defense because it assists the Defense Health Agency in identifying the total cost of providing health care to TRICARE patients.

Coding and Compliance Editor (CCE)

CCE supports the Department of Defense efforts to improve coding accuracy and reimbursements for inpatient and outpatient services.