1 in 4 troops have an opioid prescription in a given year Overall, opioid prescription rates are decreasing in the Military Health System. By: Karen Jowers 5 days ago
Medicaid cuts would hurt military families, too, advocates say Advocates say don't cut back Medicaid, because many military families with children with chronic conditions are among those who rely on the program. By: Karen Jowers November 15
Tricare Prime or Tricare Select? Here’s why it’s more important now to choose carefully What if you become dissatisfied with your MTF? You won't be able to switch to Tricare Select during the year. By: Karen Jowers November 13
'I can be a bad ass,’ top health official says, when it comes to making sure Tricare patients get good service Tricare contractors must provide accurate directories of medical providers. By: Karen Jowers October 9
DoD rolls out new GENESIS sites, with hopes of fewer complaints about electronic medical records system Planners look to resolve problems and conflicts after new system launched. By: Jessie Bur and Leo Shane III October 5
Here are the new rates for military retiree dental coverage under new FEDVIP benefit Active duty families and retirees are also eligible for vision coverage. By: Karen Jowers October 15
United Airlines debuts ‘Better Boarding’ program to benefit active-duty military The airline instituted an enhanced boarding process, with one feature designed to directly benefit active-duty military personnel. By: J.D. Simkins September 21
Military scientists have discovered a new malaria drug that could help eradicate the disease — and it’s hitting shelves soon It's the first malaria preventive drug approved in over 18 years. By: Karen Jowers September 5
Many enlisted women suffer adverse mental health effects after combat injury, study finds About 40 percent of the 1,012 women with combat-related injuries were diagnosed with a mental health condition within a year. By: Karen Jowers August 24
Millions of military retirees and families must act soon to get new dental, vision coverage The Tricare Retiree Dental Program is ending. Get ready for what's next. By: Karen Jowers October 15
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