Understanding the TRICARE claims process FALLS CHURCH, Va. – When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for ser...

🛑 Understanding the TRICARE claims process

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Q&A: Getting services through TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Military families can have a wide range of needs—and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to elig...

🛑 Q&A: Getting services through TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option

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Expecting a baby? Learn about TRICARE’s maternity care options Pregnancy can be an exciting time. But it’s also a highly personal experience. Your maternity care choices can make a meaningful difference throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. TRI...

🛑 Expecting a baby? Learn about TRICARE’s maternity care options

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ACPM Member Spotlight–Michele A. Soltis, MD, MPH, FACPM

From safeguarding #MilitaryReadiness to supporting #Veterans, Dr. Michele Soltis has dedicated her career to the field of Military #PreventiveMedicine.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ckrCLW
Learn about #ACPM: https://bit.ly/4oxePIU

#PublicHealth #CareerInPreventiveMedicine #USAPM #MilitaryHealth

Science over separation: How Hegseth can build a healthy fighting force without sacrificing manpower

Punitive measures will not address rising military obesity rates, but evidence-based medical treatment will. 💊💉

Read ASP’s President Emeritus Stephen Cheney latest op-ed on @starsandstripes.bsky.social here 👉 www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...

#Readiness #Obesity #MilitaryHealth #NationalSecurity

New Research from PRC:
Alcohol Use + Feelings of Belonging - Suicide Risk among the Military: The Moderating Effect of PTSD during COVID-19
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#alcoholawareness #military #ptsdawareness #PTSD #alcohol #PublicHealth #suicicideawarness #suicide #militaryhealth #militarylife

Carrying 70–110 lb rucksacks takes a toll on the spine and extremities.
Chiropractic care helps service members recover, move better, and manage pain—without drugs or surgery.

#MilitaryHealth #ChiropracticCare #VeteransHealth #DrugFreePainRelief #NYSCA

Musculoskeletal injuries are the biggest health problem in the U.S. military.
Chiropractors provide natural, drug-free, and effective care for acute & chronic pain.

#MilitaryHealth #ChiropracticCare #DrugFreePainRelief #NYSCA

Nearly 50% of military service members are injured each year.
Chiropractic care provides a drug-free, natural way to recover and stay mission-ready.

#MilitaryHealth #ChiropracticCare #VeteransHealth #DrugFreePainRelief #NYSCA

Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty service members receive opioid prescriptions yearly.
Chiropractic care offers a drug-free, effective alternative—helping reduce pain safely while improving function & resilience.

#MilitaryHealth #OpioidAlternative #ChiropracticCare #NYSCA

We are seeking experts w/ experience in survey design & methods, #VeteransHealth, toxicology, clinical medicine, #Biostatistics, & #Epidemiology, for a new study on the health of veterans who served at Fort McClellan between 1979-1999. Nominate by 11/6: https://ow.ly/r10i50Xea6M #MilitaryHealth

We are seeking experts w/ experience in survey design & methods, #VeteransHealth, toxicology, clinical medicine, #Biostatistics, & #Epidemiology, for a new study on the health of veterans who served at Fort McClellan between 1979-1999. Nominate by 11/6: https://ow.ly/R2vg50Xea2w #MilitaryHealth

I’m speaking at the 2025 @bsacp.org.uk Conference on abortion experiences of UK servicewomen.

Privileged to share our findings and explore how policy, practice & culture can better support those who serve.

Let me know if you are planning to attend!

#BSACP2025 #MilitaryHealth #Medsky

Establishing Normative Measurements and Ratios for Rotator Cuff Muscles in a Military Population Using Diagnostic Ultrasound
Abboud Chalhoub, C., Boeth, R. R. et al.
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Tivic Health stock soars as company advances military radiation countermeasure Investing.com -- Tivic Health Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVC) stock surged 55% on Thursday after the company announced progress in discussions with key U.S. government agencies regarding the potential use of its Entolimod product as a radiation countermeasure for military personnel. The therapeutics company participated in the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) held August 4-7 in Kissimmee, Florida, where company executives met with representatives from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI), and the Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC). Michael Handley, Tivic’s President of Biopharma and Chief Operating Officer, engaged with these agencies to explore potential pathways for deploying Entolimod as a military countermeasure against radiation exposure. The discussions focused on how the company’s lead clinical product candidate could potentially protect military personnel exposed to radiation in the field. "It was an honor to contribute to the vital conversations that were focused generally on radiation medical countermeasures, and specifically on our lead clinical product candidate, Entolimod, which has the potential to protect the warfighter in the instance that they are exposed to radiation," said Handley. The MHSRS is the Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting that brings together military, academic, and industry experts to discuss medical research and innovation supporting warfighter health and readiness. The symposium provides companies like Tivic direct access to organizations seeking military partnerships and connects them with key funding organizations. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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Leidos secures $105.5 million contract for Naval health research Investing.com -- Leidos Inc. has been awarded a $105.5 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to provide operational readiness research support services for the Naval Health Research Center. The single-award, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract will involve investigative studies including planning, coordinating, designing, and executing experimental protocols. The contract includes a 60-month ordering period with no options. Work will begin in September 2025 and is expected to be completed by September 2030. The majority of the work (80%) will be performed in San Diego, California, with the remaining 20% taking place at Leidos’ location in Reston, Virginia. The DoD will initially obligate $1,000 in fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds from the Navy. These funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Subsequent task orders under the contract will be funded with appropriate fiscal research, development, test and evaluation funds from the Navy. The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process via the system for award management (SAM.gov) as an unrestricted competition. Two offers were received before the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk’s Contracting Department in Philadelphia made the final selection. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. With LDOS making headlines, savvy investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? In a market full of overpriced darlings, identifying true value can be challenging. InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed LDOS alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems. These undervalued stocks, potentially including LDOS, could offer substantial returns as the market corrects. In 2024 alone, our AI identified several undervalued stocks that later surged by 30 or more. Is LDOS poised for similar growth? Don't miss the opportunity to find out.

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Humotech is on the ground at the @militaryhealth.bsky.social Research Symposium. We’re immersing ourselves in insightful discussions and collaborative sessions designed to elevate military medicine.

If you’re attending too, let’s chat!

#MHSRS #MilitaryHealth #WearableRobotics #MobilityInnovation

Russia reinforced military vehicles with asbestos. Turns out it’s still a cancer-causing material—especially when vehicles are blown apart in battle.

#Asbestos #MilitaryHealth #WarCrimes #ToxicArmor

Lyme disease rising in Michigan, health officials say The tick-borne illness surpassed 1,200 cases reported in 2024.

Lyme disease is surging in MI, posing a higher risk for service members on bases like Camp Grayling & Selfridge ANGB due to outdoor training. Stay vigilant & take preventative measures against ticks! #LymeDisease #Michigan #MilitaryHealth

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Emerging babesiosis in the mid-Atlantic: autochthonous human babesiosis cases and Babesia microti (Piroplasmida: Babesiidae) in Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) and Ixodes keiransi (Acari: Ixodidae... Abstract. The range of Babesia microti (Franca, 1910)-infected ticks is expanding, resulting in locally acquired human babesiosis cases occurring in new ar

Military entomology: Babesia microti-infected I. scapularis ticks expanding in DE, MD, VA. New babesiosis risk. Increased threat in these areas. #Ticks #Babesiosis #MilitaryHealth

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Racial & ethnic disparities in #RenalCellCarcinoma treatment & outcomes within an equal access healthcare setting. Findings underscore complexity of disparities beyond access. Though equitable access is essential, it may not always be sufficient to eliminate cancer care disparities.
#MilitaryHealth

Impact of Acute Respiratory Infections on Medical Absenteeism Among Military Personnel: Retrospective Cohort Study Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a significant challenge in military settings due to close communal living, which facilitates rapid transmission of pathogens. A variety of respiratory pathogens are involved in ARI, each varying in prevalence, severity and impact on organisational productivity. Understanding and mitigating the impact of ARI is critical for optimizing the health of military personnel and organisational productivity. Objective: This retrospective study of surveillance data aims to identify pathogens causing ARI among servicemen and pathogens contributing most to medical absenteeism (MA), defined as the combined duration of medical certificate (MC) and light duty (LD) issued. Methods: From September 2023 to August 2024, anonymous nasopharyngeal swabs (BioFire® FilmArray® Respiratory Panel) were collected from SAF servicemen presenting with ARI symptoms, after the doctor’s consultation, at a local military camp’s medical centre. The presence of fever and duration of MC/LD were self-reported by SAF servicemen. Results: A total of 1,095 nasopharyngeal swabs were collected, of which 608 (55.5%) tested positive. The commonest respiratory pathogen was human rhinovirus/enterovirus (HRV/HEV) (303 cases, 27.7%). The highest proportions of fever were observed in servicemen with influenza (62.8%), SARS-CoV-2 (34.3%) and parainfluenza (31.6%). The odds of influenza patients having fever was 5.80 times (p

JMIR Formative Res: Impact of Acute Respiratory Infections on Medical Absenteeism Among Military Personnel: Retrospective Cohort Study #AcuteRespiratoryInfections #MilitaryHealth #MedicalAbsenteeism #RespiratoryPathogens #MilitaryPersonnel

Evaluating the Acceptability of a Brief Web-Based Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Among US Military Cadets: Mixed Methods Formative Evaluation Background: As alcohol misuse remains pervasive within the military, evidence-based prevention programs that are feasible to implement and appropriately tailored to meet the needs and norms of military personnel are critically needed. Further, programs that target future military leaders, such as trainees, recruits, and cadets, may be especially impactful. eCHECKUP TO GO is an online, evidence-based brief alcohol intervention designed to reduce alcohol misuse through education and personalized feedback that may be suitable for military trainees. However, because it was developed for civilian students, efforts to adapt the content for military settings are needed. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the acceptability of a military version of eCHECKUP TO GO, tailored to include military-specific terminology and alcohol use statistics. Methods: US Air Force Academy cadets were recruited to participate in a single-arm, mixed methods study. Following completion of eCHECKUP TO GO, participants completed a survey that assessed satisfaction with specific aspects of the user experience, including ease of use, design, and relevance of the information and personalized feedback (range: 1 [strongly disagree] to 7 [strongly agree]). A subset of cadets also participated in a focus group to expound on the survey responses. Results: Survey participants included 22 cadets (54.5% male; mean [M] age 19.6 years, SD 1.8). Six cadets (27.2%) also participated in the focus group. Participants were satisfied with the program overall (M 5.8, SD 0.9) and gave the highest ratings to ease of use (M 6.6, SD 0.7), site design (M 6.5, SD 0.6), and site interactivity (M 6.4, SD 1.0). Items pertaining to tailoring, relevance, and amount of content specific to cadets scored lowest (M 5.8, SD 1.4; M 5.6, SD 1.4; M 5.5, SD 1.5, respectively). Most (68.2%) said they would act upon the information they were provided. Focus group participants made suggestions for improved tailoring, such as increasing content on social aspects of drinking and military-specific risks of alcohol misuse (eg, Uniform Code of Military Justice violations). Conclusions: Although acceptability of eCHECKUP TO GO was high, continued efforts are needed to ensure the content accurately reflects the experiences of cadets. Researchers who design military health promotion interventions need to consider the varied contexts within the force and rigorously evaluate the acceptability of all content before implementation.

JMIR Formative Res: Evaluating the Acceptability of a Brief Web-Based Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Among US Military Cadets: Mixed Methods Formative Evaluation #AlcoholAwareness #MilitaryHealth #PreventionProgram #MentalHealth #LeadershipDevelopment

An Asbestos Exposure Registry Could Combat Mesothelioma Misdiagnosis in Veterans ➡️ www.triplepundit.com/story/2025/mesothelioma-...


#Veterans #VetsHealth #VeteransBenefits #MesotheliomaAwareness #MilitaryHealth

Looking for a helpful infographic on active duty military servicemembers and their transition to veterans status? #veteranshealth #militaryhealth #veterans Take a look at this - www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

On March 14, veterans will march in all 50 state capitals to protest #Trump admin budget cuts to the #VA. Many face long wait times, understaffing, and high suicide rates. They demand better healthcare and support.

#VeteransMarch #SupportOurVets #VAFunding #MilitaryHealth

Posting for my Leidos QTC colleagues. Great opportunities to support #Veterans and #MilitaryHealth #MedSky

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Dr. David Smith Replaces Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland as Director of U.S. Defense Health Agency - NewsBreak AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that the leadership of the military continues to transition under the Trump administration as Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland

Dr. David Smith Replaces Army Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland as Director of U.S. Defense Health Agency share.newsbreak.com/bt2phpux?s=i0 #military #militaryhealth #militaryleadershipchange #AlamogordoTownNews

Today I had the privilege of visiting Capitol Hill with some of my current and former students to meet with Senator LTC (Ret.) Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and discuss health policy and the military. She’s absolutely lovely!
#HealthPolicy #MilitaryHealth #Fieldtrip