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Army to replace athletic trainers with strength coaches on H2F teams

Teams will now have 11 strength and conditioning coaches, with a requirement nixed for instructors overseen by the Defense Health Agency.

Opinion

It’s time for a reckoning at Defense Health Agency over Tricare

Without accountability in Tricare management, the failed contract transition will continue to unravel benefits, the author of this op-ed argues.

Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

Defense officials considering cuts to military treatment facilities

Officials are examining facilities across the military medical system, which could mean closing some facilities or downgrading some hospitals to clinics.

Army looks to expand its holistic health program for Guard, Reserve

A series of pilot studies will examine how the Army's all-around health and fitness program can be implemented among dispersed units.

VA unveils next 13 sites for electronic health record rollout

VA planners want to speed the rollout of their controversial electronic health records overhaul project with more than a dozen new sites in 2026.

Waiver, payment deadlines extended for Tricare West Region

Beneficiaries now have until April 30 to obtain referral approval and point-of-service waivers and provide payment information to TriWest.

Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans

More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'

Military families face four key health care deadlines by March 31

Deadlines are looming for these health care-related tasks.

Military medical system unprepared for future conflict, experts say

Only about 10% of military general surgeons experience the patient volume and level of acute cases necessary to remain designated "combat ready."