May 5, 2021

Wave CARSON+ deploys new EHR to 25 more MTF commands

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Over the weekend, the Military Health System deployed the MHS GENESIS electronic health record (EHR) to 25 military medical treatment facility (MTFs) commands more sites in 12 states.

May 4, 2021

ScriptCenter Kiosks Offer Easy Prescription Pick Up

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for a simpler way to pick up your TRICARE prescriptions? ScriptCenter automated pharmacy kiosks and locker systems provide a safe, secure, and controlled way to pick up your prescriptions at certain military hospitals and clinics.

April 20, 2021

Tidewater Set to Become Fifth Military Health System Market

The Defense Health Agency officially established the Tidewater Market in southeast Virginia on April 19. This is the fifth Military Health System market established to manage military medical treatment facilities as they transition to DHA.

April 19, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands for TRICARE Beneficiaries

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Today, the Department of Defense (DOD) officially moved vaccination sites to tier 2 of the DOD Population Schema. This means all eligible or authorized TRICARE beneficiaries and DOD individuals can make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine at DOD sites as it becomes available.

April 15, 2021

Projects Test New Approaches to Improve Health Care Quality, Outcomes

TRICARE has more than a half-dozen pilots and demonstration projects underway that offer new and innovative medical services, treatments, and approaches, and that have the potential to become part of its permanent health care coverage.

April 15, 2021

Activate Your New TRICARE Prescriptions with Remote Pharmacy Check-In

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get your prescriptions filled at a military pharmacy? If so, make sure you look into Remote Pharmacy Check-In using Q-Anywhere.

April 7, 2021

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Expands New Features

MHS GENESIS' patient portal is rapidly increasing in size, capability, and usability.

April 6, 2021

What is ECHO and How do I Enroll?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you an active duty service member who has a family member with special needs? Your family member may qualify for the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO).

April 1, 2021

Enrolling and Disenrolling from TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you know how to enroll or disenroll from TRICARE? With a premium-based plan like TRICARE Young Adult, you can do so at any time. But with TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select plans, the rules for enrolling and disenrolling are different.

March 25, 2021

I’m Getting Divorced. What Happens to My TRICARE Benefit?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re getting divorced, the future may seem uncertain. One question in your mind may be whether you’ll still be eligible for TRICARE. The answer depends on your sponsor status, length of your marriage, and other factors.