Consequences are dire Oct 4, 2009
Sure we have some programs that are working (Medicare, Social Security, the VA and military health programs), but they are not designed to make Americans subject to socialistic programs. If all programs before Congress, of which there are many, were passed and implemented within the next 60 days, our country would be in chaos due to the impossible ability of agencies and municipalities to incorporate them, which would open the door for the government to step take control. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Military Update: 'Small' inpatient fee hike of 21% seen as broken promise Oct 3, 2009
Gates said in April that rising costs for military health are eating the Department alive. . (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight Oct 1, 2009
If an ADSM has bariatric surgery without Military Health System authorization - e.g., by using other health insurance carried by a spouse - he or she is permanently non-deployable and may be considered for separation. Before gastric bypass or Lap-Band procedures are considered, TRICARE encourages beneficiaries to use healthy diets and exercise to prevent obesity. (The Dolphin, CT)
Making a difference Sep 26, 2009
Our schools, roads, parks, Social Security, Medicare, Veterans Administration, military health care, are all government programs. Don t believe everything you see on the Internet blogs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Our view: Broken soldier Sep 20, 2009
The punishment -- loss of his job, his home, his military health coverage, possibly all of his benefits as a veteran -- is out of proportion to the crime. Mayo, a 22-year-old with a wife and son, was in the Warrior Transition Unit for soldiers recovering from injuries at the time of the shoplifting. (Anchorage Daily News)
Giving from the heart Sep 13, 2009
The total cost of the 20-suite home for families of those getting military health care is $5. 4 million -- the remaining $3. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Private Option Sep 11, 2009
Add in military health care, and some 87. 4 million Americans in 2008 got health insurance directly from a government sourceabout 29 percent of the total. (Slate)
DOD health information systems get more upgrades Sep 10, 2009
The award from the Military Health System calls for EDS to assist the Defense Health Information Management Systems improve the quality and delivery of health care for recovering U.S. service members under the DOD Wounded Warrior care initiative ... The contract extends the 16-year relationship between EDS and the Military Health Systems DHIMS, the family of systems that manages and maintains the militarys electronic health record the largest in the world, company officials said. (FCW.com)
PILOT: Only worry is getting crew, patient to ER safely Sep 9, 2009
Helicopter pilot talks ER mission, military health coverage - USATODAY.com ... Helicopter pilot talks ER mission, military health coverage. (USA Today -- News)
Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal Sep 5, 2009
Details of this and several other studies being funded by CDMRP are to be presented this week at the Military Health Research Forum in Kansas City. Other research includes creating a "virtual supermarket" environment to help veterans with both PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) cope with a return to civilian life. (MEDLINEplus)
Obama Weighs Major Speech on Health Care Sep 3, 2009
I had a great experience with military health care for many years ... by slownewsday_5 September 2, 2009 11:14 AM EDT I had a great experience with military health care for many years. (CBS News)
Gel hope for brain injury repair Sep 3, 2009
The gel has been developed by Dr Ning Zhang at Clemson University, South Carolina, who presented her work to a conference on military health research. She predicted the gel may be ready for human testing in about three years. (BBC News -- Health)
South Africa: President Recovering Well After Surgery Sep 2, 2009
The Office of the Surgeon General in the South African Military Health Services confirmed on Tuesday that the President underwent the surgical procedure in Durban. "His condition is excellent and he should make a full recovery within the next few days," said a statement released by the Office of the Surgeon General. (allAfrica.com)
Missouri Rep. Skelton to be targeted by Republicans Aug 31, 2009
Skelton has said he has several concerns about the Democratic health care proposals, including the cost, "the so-called federal option," and the effect on veterans and military health care. He says he prefers to talk with people individually or in small groups instead of town-hall settings. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Hirono talks health care with Islanders Aug 30, 2009
Hirono also took live questions from the audience on issues such as the federal stimulus package, transportation, renewable energy, military health care, and the Native Hawaiian federal recognition bill. "We wanted to actually talk and get some answers, not have yelling and screaming," said Lauer, who described himself as a conservative who is against the public option aspect of the reform plan. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A question for Sierra Vista conservatives Aug 29, 2009
Matt Hickman wrote on Aug 28, 2009 1:28 PM:" Just to clarify, I wasn't talking about tricare or any military health insurance but the military in general as being an enormous government program. But feel free to discuss that as well. ". realistic wrote on Aug 28, 2009 8:34 AM:" I misstated about that the military is a social. I understand that it is a government program. I was using "well let me explain's" vocabulary. ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Soldiers to be dismissed Aug 28, 2009
A few thuggish members' Surgeon General of the SA Military Health Services, Vejaynand Ramlakan, said the event had also been sensationalised. "What we saw yesterday was a few South Africans breaking the law. In no way must yesterday be perceived as undermining the authority of the state. It was a few thuggish members.". (iAfrica.com)
Polling on the public option Aug 25, 2009
And BDP, as a (7) year army veteran assume you would be quite familiar w/the military health care system, eh. take care. (Harper's Magazine)
The American Legion Calls for Revamping and Expansion of Veterans and Military Health Care Aug 25, 2009
Recognizing the high quality of military health care as well, the Legion says it favors expanding it, too and, "supports health care reform that assures all active-duty service members, members of the Reserve components, military retirees to include Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) and Chapter 61 retirees, and their families, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured, have timely access to quality health care within DoD's Medical Health System.". Each of the resolutions... (PR Newswire)
Maui supercomputing center gets huge boost Aug 23, 2009
Akimeka's primary contracts with the Department of Defense involve military health systems. It specializes in melding the health information systems of the three military services so that they can be accessed from anywhere. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Teen's uncommon recovery sparks cross-country journey Aug 22, 2009
Shepherd Center is home to SHARE -- a partnership between the military health care benefits program, philanthropist Bernie Marcus and private donations. Through SHARE, with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and chronic pain can get specialized, cutting-edge treatment at Shepherd Center, and receive housing assistance for themselves and their families. (CNN -- Health)
GCN names its 2009 Agency IT Award winners Aug 21, 2009
"The annual GCN Awards honor agencies for their outstanding achievements in the application of information technology to advance their work and the services they provide said GCN Editor-in-Chief Wyatt Kash. The 2009 agency winners are now part of a tradition of innovation, excellence, and service. We congratulate them for their extraordinary work and their continued dedication to better serving the public sector. Related stories: Award winners will be profiled in the Oct. 12 issue of... (FCW.com)
Indexes Hit Hard; Leaders Wounded Aug 19, 2009
7%, respectively, on news that the Pentagon has decided against renewing regional military health insurance contracts with both companies. The winners of the new multi-year Tricare contracts are Aetna (AET) and. (Investors Business Daily)
Public Option Up in the Air After Comments Aug 17, 2009
Where costs of government-sponsored health care have been greater than three percent (as with military health plans) the additional cost comes from outsourcing that coverage to private providers-- to the people with a profit motive. Obviously to all but the HMO and insurance lobbies, exorbitant private profits make health care unaffordable. (CBS News)
Rally fills Washington parking lot Aug 16, 2009
CRogers wrote on Aug 10, 2009 6:36 AM:" Who pays for the military health care? Is this a government operated program? Not the best in the world, but it works for a lot of us and I believe the Government runs it. Government Health Care works for us. " ... DWhite wrote on Aug 10, 2009 12:44 PM:" Not only is the military health care government run but so is Medicare and Medicaid and they are all run competently and at a much lesser cost than insurance companies would run them because insurance... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Health Care Battle Pits Fact vs. Fiction Aug 13, 2009
" What's VERY CLEAR is that Obama and the Democrats are seeking to deceive the public. Then, like Democrats do, they will add American's WORST FEARS into their bill at a midnight session of Congress, vote and pass the bill, and Obama will sign it - without any of the public being allowed any time to read the final bill. Obama and the Democrats cannot be trusted. by iam4honesty August 12, 2009 8:41 PM EDT And you are your sister's uncle. You F'n inbred fool. by Freddie6 August 12, 2009 8:34 PM... (CBS News)
IHS: An example of what could go wrong? Aug 10, 2009
They point out more successful cases of government involvement in medical care, including Medicaid, Medicare and the military health system. Julianne Fisher, communications director for Sen. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Mailbag: Government care works Aug 6, 2009
Another single-payer government health program with high efficiency and high approval from its recipients is our military health care system. Our service people enjoy the very best available health care, as well they should. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
CATHARSIS: Stressed troops take cues from ancient plays Aug 5, 2009
MILITARY HEALTH STORIES. IMPACT OF PTSD. (USA Today -- News)
Soldiers tale Aug 5, 2009
His story is told as part of the NHS Choices' focus on military health. Consultant plastic surgeon Garth Titley told the BBC that they had little textbook guidance on how to treat a wound like this and had to adapt surgery carried out in Japan on a foot. (BBC News -- Health)
ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients Aug 4, 2009
Uninsured patients accounted for nearly 18 percent of emergency department visits nationally, 34 percent were billed to private insurance, and 6 percent were billed to worker's compensation, military health plan administrator Tricare, and other payers, according to the latest News and Numbers from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Among the other findings. (MEDLINEplus)
You want these guys running health care? Aug 4, 2009
they don't have an option, they're all in military health care. Is military health care really what you - first of all, it's expensive. (Helena Independent Record)
House rejects most Obama weapons cuts: Local businesses in line for funds Jul 31, 2009
Associated Press Writer. WASHINGTON (AP) The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates' plans to kill the over-budget F-22 fighter jet, but has rejected his efforts to cut off several other big ticket items. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Health Net files second protest over Defense contract Jul 30, 2009
filed a second protest Tuesday over the loss of a lucrative military health care contract that supports more than 900 jobs in Rancho Cordova, suggesting the company intends a vigorous fight to keep the business. On July 13, the awarded the company s $2. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
The Folly of Obamacare Jul 24, 2009
Location: AZ Reply # 2 Date: Jul 24, 2009 - 5:17 AM EST SOCIALIZED MEDICINE By the way, we already serve 20 million people on a socialized medicine system - it's the Military Health System, the Indian Health System, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. And, it happens to rank the highest in customer safisfaction. (Townhall.com)
Health Net files protest for loss of Tricare contract Jul 23, 2009
has filed a protest over the loss of a lucrative military health care contract that supports more than 900 jobs in Rancho Cordova ... Health Net Federal Services, the company s military health care division, alleges Aetna had an unfair advantage in the bidding process because the Defense Department posted Health Net s bid price on the Internet. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Health Net sells northeastern operations for $510M Jul 22, 2009
The sale is unrelated to Health Net s TRICARE military health care contract for 23 East Coast and Midwest states, which expires next spring. The U.S. Department of Defense announced last week that it plans to award the new contract to Aetna Inc.. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Congresswoman urged to support health care bill Jul 19, 2009
Right On wrote on Jul 18, 2009 4:19 PM:" Military health care is NOT socialized medicine. 1. It is part of a contract for employment. 2. It is a contractually agreed benefit for those who retired after serving. 3. Doctors have the option not to accept military healthcare. 4. There is a copay in some cases.Socialized medicine is for everyone WITHOUT anything other than payment by the taxpayers. Having lived for quite a few years with socialized medicine in foreign countries, I can assure you it... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
DOD's social-media outreach missing some marks Jul 17, 2009
Dr. Michael Kilpatrick, director of strategic communications at the Military Health System, said less than 10 percent of Health. mil visitors are younger than 25, while 80 percent of the military community is between the ages of 18 and 25. (FCW.com)
Fitch Downgrades Health Net Ratings Jul 16, 2009
On Monday, the Pentagon awarded military health care contracts worth tens of billions of dollars to managed care providers Aetna Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. Humana Inc. and Health Net are currently holding those contracts for Tricare, which is the Defense Department's health care program for military members, their families and survivors. Fitch downgraded Health Net's issuer default rating to "BB-" from "BBB-," or to speculative from a lower medium grade rating. (ABC News -- Wire)
Humana, Health Net Shares Drop After Contract Loss Jul 15, 2009
Shares of Humana Inc. and Health Net Inc. tumbled Tuesday, a day after the Pentagon decided against renewing lucrative regional military health insurance contracts with both companies. Humana's shares lost $2. (ABC News -- Wire)
Proposed smoking ban angers some in military Jul 15, 2009
The Defense Department said military health officials were studying the report and planned to make their recommendations to Defense Secretary Robert Gates. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
House Democrats Unveil Health Care Plan Jul 15, 2009
It's strange that the military health care system(Tri Care) is not run by the government, 3 private insurance companies run it. It's divided into 3 regions North, South and West. (CBS News)
DOD names three Tricare contract winners Jul 15, 2009
But Humana Military Healthcare Services Tricare contract for the South region was not renewed ... TriWest will assist the military health system in operating an integrated health care delivery system combining resources of the contractor and the militarys direct medical care system to provide health, medical and administrative support services to eligible beneficiaries in the West Region. (FCW.com)
Analyst Picks and Pans: Aetna, UnitedHealth, VMware, Callaway Jul 15, 2009
Despite multibillion dollar potential, Aetna Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. will likely only benefit modestly from new military health insurance contracts, Deutsche Bank-North America analyst Scott Fidel said on July 14. In a note to investors, Fidel wrote the health care companies will only see modest boosts to their earnings per share because of the military health insurance contracts. (BusinessWeek)
Aetna, UnitedHealth Win Lucrative Tricare Pacts Jul 14, 2009
UnitedHealth gets military health contract worth up to $21 ... The Pentagon said Monday it has awarded military health care contracts worth tens of billions of dollars to managed care providers Aetna Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc., deciding not to renew deals with current contractors Humana and Health Net after a more than year-long bidding process. (ABC News -- Wire)
Health Net loses $17B Tricare contract to Aetna Jul 14, 2009
8 billion annual military health care contract to ... Health Net runs the business out of its Rancho Cordova offices; roughly 900 of the 2,500 employees there work on the Tricare military health care program. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Influenza Monitoring By The US Military Jul 14, 2009
In a commentary in the same issue, Dr. Patrick W. Kelley, MD, DrPH, of the Institute of Medicine, The National Academies, notes that, "The somewhat unexpected emergence of novel H1N1 in Mexico, rather than in the anticipated Asian setting, highlights a lesson learned about the need for comprehensive global influenza surveillance. This is a lesson that geographically diverse foreign military health systems may be well-positioned to help address.". He continues, "The success of the US DoD system,... (Science Daily)
TriWest Healthcare Alliance Awarded 5 Year, $16 Billion Healthcare Contract Jul 14, 2009
TRICARE establishes government contracts with private health plans to bring the efficiencies of managed care to the military health system while also supporting and enhancing military readiness in times of war or national emergency. Background on Blue Shield of California. (PR Newswire)
TriServ Likely to Protest Decision Jul 14, 2009
TriServ Alliance, LLC is an independent, community-based company created to serve those who serve: the military health care beneficiary in the South Region which is made up of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, all but extreme western Texas, and portions of Kentucky adjacent to Fort Campbell ... TriServ Alliance, LLC is an independent, community based company created to serve those who serve: military health care beneficiaries in the... (PR Newswire)
TriWest retains $17B military contract Jul 14, 2009
TriWest retains $17B military health contract - Phoenix Business Journal ... TriWest retains $17B military health contract. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pressure mounts to ban smoking in military Jul 14, 2009
Military health experts propose ban on tobacco use by soldiers. Study: Tobacco use impairs military readiness, later lead to serious health issues. (CNN -- Health)
Will firing doctors help? Jun 27, 2009
Military health staffers were helping out at the George Mukhari and Jubilee hospitals, where the strike was being felt the most. Health department spokesperson Fidel Hadebe said the department was aware of the shortage of doctors in the country and that this would be exacerbated by firing doctors for going on strike. (iAfrica.com)
Vangent adds directors to health group Jun 26, 2009
At Microsoft, Malott help expand the group s client base to include Military Health System, Veterans Affairs, Johns Hopkins Health System, New York Presbyterian and DC RHIO. ... Vangent serves payer, provider, patient, and government agency customers, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense Military Health System, Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
New MHS hub provides easy access for social networking Jun 25, 2009
The Military Health System has launched a social-media hub that allows easy access to the system's presence on several social-networking sites, including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. The hub on the MHS includes accounts from several MHS components, including the Office of Health Affairs, Tricare, Force Health Protection & Readiness, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. (FCW.com)
Military Health System launches social media hub Jun 24, 2009
The Military Health System has launched a social media hub that allows easy access to the system's presence on several social networking sites, including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. The hub on the MHS includes accounts from several MHS components, including the Office of Health Affairs, Tricare, Force Health Protection & Readiness, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. (FCW.com)
Study shows San Antonio is nation's best-performing city in recession Jun 17, 2009
The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure decision alone is providing a significant economic punch to the Alamo City s economy through the consolidation of high-paying military health care jobs and more than $2 billion worth of new construction activity. A separate report released by LLC outlining the impact of BRAC showed that Fort Sam Houston alone would experience a 11,500 increase of personnel. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Local family struggling to help disabled man, vet with medical costs May 27, 2009
In February of this year Dennis was denied military health benefits through Tri-Care of Wisconsin. The company stated that he no longer qualified for skilled nursing care. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Veterans deserve America's support May 23, 2009
With America involved in two long-running ground wars, there s no doubt that thousands more service people will pour into the Veterans Administration and military health care systems over time. It s fitting, then, that the fiscal year 2010 VA budget proposal expands health care eligibility to 500,000 new enrollees by 2013. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Addition to war spending bill raises questions May 21, 2009
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense is conducting a hearing today on military health programs, including those at Bethesda. It is the second time in 10 years that Fisher and his family have sought government assistance through Young for building projects. (USA Today)
MULLEN: Country needs better mental care for soldiers May 21, 2009
MILITARY HEALTH STORIES. WASHINGTON (AP) The nation's highest-ranking military officer says the United States has to do a better job of taking care of soldiers' mental health. (USA Today)
The "Government Option": "Single Payer" By Another Name May 20, 2009
We currently have several single payer system in the United States they are: Medicare, Veterans Administrations Health Care System, the Military Health Care Sytems. It is not true that the Canadians are dissatified with their health care system---poll after poll indicates the majority of Canadians prefer to retain their system over one similar to the United States, A small segment of the population---the Conservatives is grousing; but their complaints are idealogical not based upon the care... (Townhall.com)
Fieldtex Names Business of the Month May 19, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Tuesday May 19, 2009. (R News)
PHOTOS: Fighting rages in Sri Lanka May 18, 2009
REUTERS/Stringer (SRI LANKA CONFLICT MILITARY HEALTH POLITICS) A Tamil civilian lies on the ground near an entrance to the main hospital in the town of Vavuniya in northern Sri Lanka May 5, 2009 ... REUTERS/ Stringer (SRI LANKA CONFLICT MILITARY HEALTH POLITICS) REF: RTXHA1Q_MAIN_PICTURE3 ... REUTERS/Stringer (SRI LANKA CONFLICT MILITARY HEALTH POLITICS) Injured Tamil civilians are seen in a ward at the main hospital in the town of Vavuniya in northern Sri Lanka May 8, 2009. (AlertNet)
Should Universal Health Care Cover Faith Healing? May 16, 2009
TRICARE, the military health plan, already covers these services. And the Federal Employee Health Benefits program provides partial reimbursement for stays in Christian Science nursing facilities. (Time.com)
