Oct. 29, 2024

Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes at Nov. 14 Webinar

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, “Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes,” on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live.

Oct. 29, 2024

U.S. Navy's top officer thanks Murtha Cancer Center for care at annual breast cancer summit

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking officer was successfully treated for breast cancer earlier this year at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Oct. 25, 2024

Pastoral care team dedicates week of care to hospital, community

Rodney Jackson, CRDAMC Public Affairs — FORT CAVAZOS, Texas –The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care team hosted three events during its Pastoral Care Week, Oct. 20-25. A Blessing of the Hands, a Walk to Remember, and a Prayer Breakfast were all centered around the concept of spiritual resiliency and readiness.

Oct. 24, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Sailors of the Quarter

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — Congratulations to the Sailors of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of 2024! They were recognized during a ceremony Oct. 24 by Capt. Brian Feldman, NMCP’s director/NMRTC Portsmouth commander, who presented them with awards.

Oct. 24, 2024

Same-Day Appointments Start Nov. 1

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Beginning November 1, Irwin Army Community Hospital will roll out a new program aimed at making it easier for patients to access same-day appointments in our Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). Each morning at 7:30 a.m., IACH will post the number of same-day appointments available that day on the hospital’s Facebook page, giving patients an opportunity to secure last-minute openings for medical care without needing to go off-post. This addresses a common challenge faced by many patients — difficulty getting a timely appointment with their provider. Each morning, as the hospital’s day begins, appointment availability is assessed based on the schedules of our providers, which cannot be finalized until the start of the day. By making this information available to patients as soon as possible, IACH aims to improve access to care for the Fort Riley community.

Oct. 24, 2024

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Civilians of the Quarter

Portsmouth VA — Congratulations to the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Civilian of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2024, winners who were awarded a certificate and a Civilian Achievement Medal from Capt. Brian Feldman, NMCP director/NMRTC Portsmouth commander, in the foyer of historic Bldg. 1, Oct. 23.

Oct. 24, 2024

Advanced technical skills allow navy medicine to support global operations

Camp Lejeune, NC — Navy Medicine Training Support Command (NMTSC) Detachment Camp Lejeune is developing tactically proficient, combat-credible medical forces by providing quality training programs that support the Defense Health Agency and Navy Medicine mission.

Oct. 24, 2024

Q&A: What To Know as TRICARE Open Season Begins Nov. 11

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11—that’s just a few weeks away. If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Oct. 23, 2024

TRICARE Claim Form Updated To Assist in Processing Overseas Claims

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’ve submitted a claim for reimbursement, then you may be familiar with the TRICARE claim form, Patient’s Request for Medical Payment (DD Form 2642). In September 2024, this form was updated to include fields that’ll make it easier when filing claims for care received overseas.

Oct. 22, 2024

Inaugural case management conference connects community partners

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center hosted its first Case Management Conference at the People’s First Center Oct. 18. Spearheaded by CRDAMC’s case managers, the aim was to foster community health and wellness by exchanging knowledge and building partnerships with local care management organizations.