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AHLTA is a system that supplements the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and provides online access to patient records for military providers and beneficiaries worldwide. It was implemented between 2003 and 2006 and has undergone several improvements and criticisms since then.
Tricare is a civilian health benefits program for U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, retirees, and their dependents. It offers different plan options depending on the beneficiary's status, location, and needs, and is managed by the Defense Health Agency.
DEERS is a computerized system that tracks eligibility for military benefits, healthcare, and other entitlements for service members, veterans, dependents, and others. DEERS also produces DoD ID cards, such as Common Access Cards, with an electronic data interchange personal identifier (EDIPI).
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is the U.S. Army's premier medical institution and the Department of Defense's largest facility and only Level 1 Trauma Center. Located on Fort Sam Houston, BAMC provides inpatient and outpatient services, graduate medical education, and rehabilitation for wounded Service Members and the San Antonio community.
The Military Health System (MHS) is the internal health care system of the U.S. Department of Defense that provides health care to military personnel and their families. It also provides health care through the TRICARE health plan to eligible beneficiaries, such as retirees, survivors, and former spouses.
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is a joint, integrated combat support agency that enables the U.S. military medical services to provide health care to MHS clients. The DHA operates under the authority of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and has a global workforce of almost 140,000 civilians and military personnel.
St. Mary’s Health Care System has launched a new patient portal, MyHealth, that gives anyone who receives care at St. Mary’s the power to access their electronic medical record 24 hours a day ...
Learn about the history, mission, and services of the federal agency that provides healthcare and benefits to eligible military Veterans and their families. Find out how the VA evolved from a system of pensions and homes to a cabinet-level department with a large network of facilities and programs.