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Atlanta to get new Tricare Prime option in pilot program to test care based on value not volume
The Defense Health Agency is rolling out a new Tricare Prime option in Atlanta, part of its efforts to test "value-based care" programs.
By Patricia Kime
Army leaders want to hear about any problems stemming from military health transformation
During the Association of the United States Army annual meeting Tuesday, Army leaders said they want to know about any problems related to hospital changeover in the military health transformation.
By Patricia Kime
Defense Health Agency to create uniform systems for appointments, prescriptions, referrals and more
According to new Defense Health Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, planned changes to the military health system will improve the patient experience.
By Patricia Kime
Combat troops at higher risk for opioid, heroin addiction, study says
The National Bureau of Economic Research has released a study finding that combat exposure increases the risk of opioid, heroin addiction.
By Patricia Kime