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Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them ‘significant harm,’ study finds
Military patients are getting better quality of inpatient care in MTFs, compared to those getting care in local civilian hospitals.
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Mil Money
Pharmacy costs increasing Jan. 1 for active-duty families, retirees and others
After holding the line on cost of meds for 2021, Tricare officials are increasing the cost anywhere from $1 to $8 for 2022.
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How displacement can affect spouses — the perspective of a psych nurse and senior enlisted’s wife
A sense of isolation has led some spouses to intensive mental health crises, says this psychiatric nurse and Space Force spouse. But there are things that can be done to address these issues before they become overwhelming.
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A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy
An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn't provide adequate mental health care.
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Lack of oversight caused VA to overspend by tens of millions on prosthetics: watchdog
An OIG report has found the VHA is overspending on prosthetics.
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New plan scales back massive cuts in military medical billets
Many of the billets will be either replaced by civilian hires or their work will be 'absorbed' by others.
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Deadline looms for working-age retirees to reinstate lost Tricare Select coverage
The deadline is June 30 to reinstate your Tricare Select coverage.
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Backlog of pathology cases forces Fort Belvoir hospital to take action
No information is available about whether backlogs are widespread in DoD health care.
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Marketer sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for role in massive Tricare fraud scheme
Scheme involved charging thousands of dollars for compounded medications that Tricare beneficiaries didn't need.
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Some Texas Fisher Houses undergoing repairs following extensive winter storm damage
Damage is estimated at $266,000 at one Fisher House at Lackland AFB.
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