Latest "defense health agency" stories

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.

By Karen Jowers

6 weeks ago

Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages

More virtual health care is likely to be an option.

By Karen Jowers

8 weeks ago

New DoD health agency director is ‘baddest woman in the Army’

Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland said she'll work with Tricare contractors to make sure all beneficiaries in the community are served.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

An Army family doctor now leads the Defense Health Agency

Maj. Gen. Telita Crosland is the second soldier and first African American to lead the Defense Health Agency.

By Karen Jowers

3 months ago

Pentagon awards Tricare contracts worth $136 billion, to start in 2024

TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.

By Karen Jowers

3 months ago

Are housing conditions causing medical problems? DoD doesn’t know.

Military housing is generally safe and healthy, but auditors need more information to make connections between unsafe conditions and residents' health.

By Karen Jowers

3 months ago