Senator: Major problems with new DoD health-records software could endanger patients The new system, being rolled out in Washington state, has generated inaccurate prescriptions and misdirected patient referrals. By: Karen Jowers 3 hours ago
3-star: DoD aware of health record concerns for dependents-turned-troops Some children have been prevented from following their parents into service by medical records that wouldn't be available to DoD if the recruits are civilians. By: Karen Jowers April 19
Ambitious VA medical records overhaul in jeopardy after department shakeup Former VA Secretary David Shulkin has said the department was close to finalizing a contract just before he was fired. Now the deal is in limbo. By: Leo Shane III April 19
Sailors bounced from recruit training thanks to dependent medical records, parents say The Navy has clarified how it can access the medical history of sailors and Marines whose parents are, or were, in uniform. By: Karen Jowers April 10
They sought help when their Army dad deployed. Now they’re barred from joining the military. Counseling sessions from their time as military dependents could prevent children from following their parents' path to service. By: Karen Jowers 1 day ago
Navy wife alleges malpractice after doctors find broken needle ― from 2003 ― in her spine Doctors at an Army hospital in 2017 found a broken-off needle in Amy Bright's spine. Bright says it's been there since she went to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla., to give birth to her son ... who is now 14. By: Karen Jowers April 4
Leidos, DoD officials: User feedback ‘taken out of context’ in EHR rollout Negative user feedback was all part of the plan for a new electronic health care system, said Department of Defense officials and their private sector partners. By: Jessie Bur March 8
Tricare West contractor works to fix referral backlog, other problems facing military families Widespread problems are affecting military families' ability to get medical care in Tricare West. By: Karen Jowers February 22
There’s an app for that — but getting access to Apple Health for military and vets is a long shot Planned modernization of DoD and VA systems may expand the opportunity for beneficiaries to use commercial apps. But it won't be easy. By: Jessie Bur February 8
Company to pay $7.6 million to settle Tricare fraud allegations The business didn't admit guilt. The subsidiary involved in the claims closed in 2015. By: Karen Jowers January 24
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