Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.2 weeks ago
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.3 weeks ago
Health CareMilitary pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattackMilitary pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.
TriWest Healthcare’s $65 billion contract clears protest hurdleThe timeline for the new Tricare contracts to take effect is August 2024, for now.13 months ago
DoD pulls back Tricare contract in West Region for ‘corrective action’It's not known whether the action will affect the timeline for starting the newest iteration of Tricare contracts.15 months ago
Pentagon awards Tricare contracts worth $136 billion, to start in 2024TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.17 months ago
About 2,000 independent pharmacies coming back to TricareOther pharmacies still have time to rejoin Tricare network, but reimbursement rates are lower in the coming year.18 months ago
How does military life affect teens? Landmark study aims to find out."Our military youth have unique voices rooted in their military life experiences."18 months ago
Tricare fee increases for 2023 revealedTricare costs are going up for some, depending on the beneficiary's status.19 months ago
Tricare and FEDVIP open seasons begin Nov. 14; what you need to knowTricare open season starts Nov. 14, as well as FEDVIP open season for dental and vision coverage.19 months ago
100 lawmakers question changes affecting access to Tricare pharmaciesNearly 15,000 community and independent pharmacies declined to accept new terms, including reimbursement rates, and will leave the Tricare network.20 months ago
DoD hasn’t properly tracked lead exposure in military kidsDoD's 2021 report to Congress says 83 children had elevated blood lead levels. Is that an undercount?22 months ago
Defense electronic health records rollout is halfway done, even as VA’s is delayedDoD remains on schedule to deploy its Genesis electronic health records system worldwide by the end of 2023.23 months ago