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Costs, wait times up for military families after pharmacy cyberattack
Tricare beneficiaries asked to shoulder the entire cost of their prescriptions in the wake of a cyberattack have options to save money or be reimbursed.
By Karen Jowers
Smart shirt could detect, and one day treat, fatal wounds
An early version senses and reports wounds. Advanced versions might compress the wound automatically to avoid blood loss.
By Todd South
VA community clinics expand Ketamine treatment options for depression
Ketamine Wellness Centers is offering veterans access to the first FDA-approved ketamine nasal spray at its clinics across the west.
DoD attempts to get its head around how the end of Roe affects troops
About 80,000 female troops live in states with restrictive abortion access.
Pentagon plan aims to treat, prevent TBIs for the long haul
The new blueprint aims to identify each service member’s baseline brain health, while developing policies to prevent, identify and treat brain damage.
Expand Tricare for veterans living in US territories
Extending equitable access to TRICARE Prime could help retirees living in U.S. territories.
By Frankie Perez and Blake Hite
Errors in DoD’s new electronic health care records system raise concerns among providers
Health care providers say mistakes and incomplete information affect patient health care.
By Karen Jowers
‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
New research points to magic mushrooms' therapeutic value and veterans who have used them to treat PTSD have become advocates.
Commands are deferring alcohol treatment for troops in need: IG report
An inspector general audit also found that military treatment facilities haven't been properly screening troops for alcohol abuse.
New treatment court gives N.C. veterans a second chance
The Catawba County Veterans Treatment Court is unlike most courts.
By Kevin Griffin
Despite drug shortages, military has mostly been able to find alternative supplies
National supply chain issues are causing more drug shortages, according to reports. But the military appears okay for now.
By Karen Jowers