Defense Health Board

The Defense Health Board is a Federal Advisory Committee to the Secretary of War that provides independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to:

  • DOW health care policy and program management
  • The delivery of high-quality health care services to DOW beneficiaries
  • The promotion of health, wellness, and prevention within the DOW
  • The treatment of disease and injury by the DOW
  • Health research priorities
  • Other health-related matters of special interest to the DOW

Mission

Our mission is to provide independent advice and recommendations to maximize the safety and quality of, as well as access to, health care for Department of War health care beneficiaries.

Ut Omnes Viverent "That all might live"

DHB Charter

Meetings

Next Meeting: TBD

The Defense Health Board's next meeting has not been scheduled due to the Department's pause on advisory committee operations pending the results of the review.

Future Defense Health Board Meeting Dates: TBD

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Low-Volume High-Risk Surgical Procedures: Surgical Volume and Its Relationship to Patient Safety and Quality of Care

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On March 28, 2018, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD(HA)) requested that the DHB provide recommendations to improve policies for managing facility surgical capabilities and surgeon proficiency. Specifically, the Acting ASD(HA) requested the DHB address and develop findings and recommendations on the policies and ...

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