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CVS returns to the military Tricare pharmacy network. Walmart’s out
Walmart officials, who signed an agreement with Express Scripts Sept. 30 to continue in the network, were surprised by the news they're out.
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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.
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Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them ‘significant harm,’ study finds
Military patients are getting better quality of inpatient care in MTFs, compared to those getting care in local civilian hospitals.
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Pharmacy costs increasing Jan. 1 for active-duty families, retirees and others
After holding the line on cost of meds for 2021, Tricare officials are increasing the cost anywhere from $1 to $8 for 2022.
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How displacement can affect spouses — the perspective of a psych nurse and senior enlisted’s wife
A sense of isolation has led some spouses to intensive mental health crises, says this psychiatric nurse and Space Force spouse. But there are things that can be done to address these issues before they become overwhelming.
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New plan scales back massive cuts in military medical billets
Many of the billets will be either replaced by civilian hires or their work will be 'absorbed' by others.
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Deadline looms for working-age retirees to reinstate lost Tricare Select coverage
The deadline is June 30 to reinstate your Tricare Select coverage.
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Backlog of pathology cases forces Fort Belvoir hospital to take action
No information is available about whether backlogs are widespread in DoD health care.
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Marketer sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for role in massive Tricare fraud scheme
Scheme involved charging thousands of dollars for compounded medications that Tricare beneficiaries didn't need.
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Some Texas Fisher Houses undergoing repairs following extensive winter storm damage
Damage is estimated at $266,000 at one Fisher House at Lackland AFB.
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Billet cuts affecting military medical facilities and patients, lawmaker says
'We’ve seen them lose access to quality care.'
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Military parents would get 12 weeks of leave to care for new children under congressional proposal
The time off would apply to both primary and secondary caregivers.
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Some military treatment facilities failed to limit ADHD prescription lengths, audit finds
At least 65 military treatment facilities ignored Defense Health Agency guidance to limit ADHD prescriptions to no more than 90-day supplies.
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Caregivers rejected for VA financial aid could get new appeal chances
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims says families should get a chance to take their cases to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, which handles other benefits disputes.
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DoD launches online COVID-19 vaccination scheduling tool
DAP allows you to schedule a COVID vaccination, if you're eligible, at participating DoD locations using any computer, tablet or smartphone outside the DoD network.
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Troops and families report mixed results in COVID vaccine availability
Some bases are making it easy to get shots for those eligible; others are scouring availability in the civilian community.
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Sexually transmitted infections increasing in the military
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are on the rise across the military. HPV and genital herpes are decreasing in frequency, according to a new study.
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Pandemic adds strain on already stressful life of military kids: child psychologist
Congress should commission a long-term study on the pandemic's effects on military children's educational outcomes, compared to their civilian peers, researchers say.
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Tricare expanding program for nearly 16,000 military family members with autism
Some aspects, like an autism services navigator, are good, but military special needs families "are still wading through the effects of the changes," advocate says.
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Tell us: If you’re in the military community, where are you getting your COVID-19 vaccination?
Has your experience in trying to get the COVID shot been easy or frustrating?
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VA to launch full review of electronic medical records overhaul amid concerns over project’s progress
The 12-week review will look at issues with the new system but will not consider abandoning the project.
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DoD’s conclusions ‘flawed’ about military children’s progress with autism therapy, expert says
Leading researcher says DoD's conclusions that military kids aren't making progress with ABA therapy are flawed and based on 'incompetent interpretations.'
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Sewage in bathtubs, more mold, stinky closet: Officers sue landlord over Monterey housing
Their daughter’s teacher reported “that there was a stench emanating from the little girl’s clothes."
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COVID shots may be widely available to military families in April
Fauci says high school-age children may be able to get the COVID-19 vaccination sometime in the fall.
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DoD makes it easier for millions in Tricare Prime to get COVID shots outside the military without paying
For Tricare Prime enrollees: When your turn comes to get the COVID vaccination, if it's in the civilian community you won't need a referral.
Retiree’s wife: Here’s what to do if you think you’re still covered under Tricare Select
“My concern is that we thought we had done it all correctly and were never notified of the error. We ended up spending a month scuba diving without health insurance." -- retiree's wife.