Pentagon Encouraging Booster Shot Among Troops
Due to the latest COVID-19 variant outbreak, the Department of Defense (DOD) is recommending booster shots for anyone who is eligible. In addition to sweeping across the country, the virus has sickened a Navy ship and infected staff.
AAH Wants Timely Payments from TRICARE
Recent meetings between industry stakeholders and the Defense Health Agency discussed ongoing issues regarding timely payment of TRICARE East claims, as well as the changes Humana Military is making to improve the process.
Hollywood Doctor Found Guilty For Defrauding Multiple Io Health Insurers
A former physician and his business were found guilty by a federal jury of submitting fraudulent claims totaling an estimated $355 million through the online business 1-800-GET-THIN Lap-Band surgery.
Senators Want Investigation of Autism Care Changes to TRICARE
In a letter to Defense Secretary Gilbert Cisneros, Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) expressed concerns about the limitations imposed by TRICARE on treatments for individuals with autism.
Humana Military Receives URAC Case, Disease Management Accreditations
URAC has granted Case Management Accreditation and Disease Management Accreditation to Humana Military, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Humana Inc.
Pilot Programs Underway to Improve TRICARE
TRICARE uses pilot projects and demonstration projects to test innovations that could become part of its program. They can include improvements to TRICARE coverage policies or changes to how the program is administered.
Congresswoman Strickland Introduces Fertility Legislation for Service Members
A bill known as the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act was introduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus.
BAMC Site for Covid Vaccine Closes
After nearly a year of operation, the Brooke Army Medical Center's COVID-19 Vaccination Site closed on Dec. 3.
Deadline for Walmart Scripts covered by TRICARE is Dec. 15
Walmart is known for its deals: Customers come back again and again for low prices on a wide array of products. However, regulars have pushed back against the retailer because it can't always accommodate all customers.
Alleged Mafia Member Indicted for TRICARE Fraud
An alleged American Mafia member and a Florida resident have been charged with defrauding the federal government's most extensive health care program.
It’s Time to Research Tricare Options, Open Enrollment to Begin
It is now time to begin to think about all the health care options for 2022. TRICARE open season runs through Monday, Dec. 13.
Covid-19 vaccine available for kids covered by TRICARE
In response to the CDC's recommendation, the Department of Defense (DoD) began shipping pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to military health facilities in early November.