The Defense Health Agency is a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA uses the principles of Ready Reliable Care to advance high reliability practices across the Military Health System by improving our system operations, driving innovative solutions, and cultivating a culture of safety.
What We Do
The DHA’s global workforce of almost 140,000 civilians and military personnel is committed to medical excellence, health care improvement and ensuring military personnel are ready to perform combat operations and humanitarian missions at home and abroad.
DHA At-a-Glance
- On Oct. 1, 2018, began a four-year transition to assume authority, direction and control of the DOD’s more than 400 clinics, hospitals, and medical centers.
- Currently Operates 10 enterprise support activities at the DHA Headquarters level to ensure standardization across the Military Health System.
- Manages procurement and distribution of an $11 billion a year medical supply chain including about 560,000 medical devices, for the Joint Force.
- Enables a global network of military and civilian health care professionals to provide care to 9.6 million service members, retirees and family members.
Department of Defense Directive 3000.06, Effective July 8, 2016, Combat Support Agencies
Our Priorities
- Enabling Combat Support to the Joint Force in Competition, Crisis, or Conflict
- Building a Modernized, Integrated, and Resilient Health Delivery System
- Dedicated and Inspired Teams of Professionals Driving Military Health's Next Evolution
DHA supports the Military Departments and the Combatant Commands through the provision of enterprise support activities, providing medical capabilities across the Joint Force. Those activities include:
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This episode of the DHA Minute honors all nurses who serve across the Military Health System. Interested in joining our team?
Watch the DHA Director’s personal message to nurses here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/881300/dha-needs-nurses
Find available jobs here: https://dha.usajobs.gov/
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1/17/2023
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1/3/2023
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A short promo video highlighting the Defense Health Agency's 9 Years of innovation and 9.6 million beneficiaries served.
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11/3/2020
This month we celebrate two important "firsts" at Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, and one very special anniversary at Defense Health Agency!
Go to https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/AFMES to see more photos from the only worldwide medical examiner system, AFMES!
DHA Celebrates Seven Years of Service: https://health.mil/News/Articles/2020/10/01/Defense-Health-Agency-celebrates-seven-years-of-service
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Last Updated: April 07, 2023