Reports that differences could cause military families to pay much higher costs. The Inspector General (IG) of the Justice Department released a report reviewing the cost of medical…
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Tricare West Region Extends Payment Setup Deadline for Beneficiaries
New military health contractor TriWest Healthcare Alliance offers a grace period for recurring payment updates Beneficiaries in Tricare’s West Region now have extended deadlines to set up recurring…
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Legislators Raise Concerns About Inflated Rx Costs for Troops
Some members of Congress question the prescription monopoly under Pentagon’s Tricare. Bipartisan members of Congress have questioned the Pentagon about the exclusive prescription contract the Defense Health Agency…
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Tricare Prescription Coverage Still Hampered by Change Healthcare Hack
Many military families are paying full price for medications. The cyberattack against Change Healthcare a month ago has impacted the military’s Tricare network of pharmacies. Change Healthcare is…
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DHA Auditors Testify Before Senate Subcommittee
Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee writes DOD and DHA concerning fiscal mismanagement. Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts,…
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U.S. Military Adds Blue Lotus to Banned Substance List
FDA does not regulate the psychotropic drug, available via e-cigarettes or vaping. The Department of Defense has added blue lotus, a drug from the Egyptian flower Nymphaea caerulea,…
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