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Dec. 11, 2019

Memorandum: Armed Forces Reportable Medical Events Guidelines and Case Definitions Memo

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The Armed Forces Reportable Medical Events Guidelines and Case Definitions (RME Guidelines) standardize reporting and tracking of disease and other conditions of public health and military importance. Timely reporting permits earlier recognition of public health events and interventions to protect the health of the force.

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  • Type: Memorandum
Policy
Oct. 25, 2019

Memorandum: Warrior Care Month Recognition

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This memorandum from Mr. Thomas McCaffery, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, officially recognizes November as Warrior Care Month, an important Department of Defense-wide effort to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill, and injured Service members, as well as their families, caregivers, and others ...

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  • Type: Memorandum
Policy
Oct. 25, 2019

Memorandum: Continuing Implementation of the Reform of the Military Health System

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This memorandum directs the continued implementation of the Military Health System (MHS) organizational reform required by 10 U.S.C. § 1073c, and sections 71 land 712 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. The DoD policy for this reform is guided by the goals of improved readiness, better health, ...

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  • Type: Memorandum
Policy
March 28, 2019

Instruction: #DODI 6200.03, Public Health Emergency Management within the Department of Defense

This instruction establishes DOD guidance in accordance with applicable law, including References (c) through (k), ensures mission assurance and readiness by protecting installations, facilities, personnel, and other assets in managing the impact of public health emergencies caused by all hazards incidents as defined in Reference (k).

  • Identification #: DODI 6200.03
  • Type: Instruction
Policy
March 13, 2019

Instruction: #DODI 6025.18, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule Compliance in DOD Health Care Programs

This issuance, in accordance with the authority in DOD Directive 5124.02, establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for DOD compliance with federal law governing health information privacy and breach of privacy; integrating health information privacy and breach compliance with general information privacy and security requirements in accordance ...

  • Identification #: DODI 6025.18
  • Type: Instruction
Policy
Dec. 27, 2018

Memorandum of Understanding: #MOU 15-46, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988

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This agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense concerns laboratory operations within the DOD relative to requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. This agreement recognizes the mutual interest within both DOD and HHS to establish set standards to improve the quality of ...

  • Identification #: MOU 15-46
  • Type: Memorandum of Understanding
Policy
Jan. 4, 2018

Memorandum: Reserve Component Members’ Referral to an Advanced Rehabilitation Center

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This memorandum provides guidance for rehabilitation of Reserve and Guard Service member (Reserve Component) amputation patients by requiring assessment of their medical appropriateness for rehabilitative treatment at a Department of Defense (DoD) Advanced Rehabilitation Center (ARC).

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  • Type: Memorandum
Policy
Sept. 29, 2017

Interim Final Rule: Establishment of TRICARE Select and Other TRICARE Reforms

This interim final rule implements the primary features of section 701 and partially implements several other sections of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (NDAA-17). The law makes significant changes to the TRICARE program, especially to the health maintenance organization (HMO)-like health plan, known as TRICARE Prime; to ...

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  • Type: Interim Final Rule
Policy
Sept. 28, 2016

Instruction: #DODI 6040.47, Joint Trauma System

Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures to develop and maintain an enduring global trauma care capability that supports a full range of military operations, including a comprehensive DOD Trauma Registry.

  • Identification #: DODI 6040.47
  • Type: Instruction
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