Technology

Mobile app aids ‘truly informed’ contraception conversations between patients, providers

Decide + Be Ready, an app that provides information on contraception for men and women, is designed to help patients make informed decisions with their providers. The app also includes a module to address the unique needs of service women around deployment and duties.

Gone in a flash: ‘Floaters’ in field of vision can warn of vision issue

Jane Acton was familiar with vision issues and her quick action after experiencing the onset of retinal detachment was vital in recovering her vision

Call for abstracts open for 2019 Military Health System Research Symposium

MHSRS is the DoD’s premier scientific meeting and addresses the unique medical needs of the Warfighter

Fairchild's 92nd Medical Group celebrates MHS GENESIS 2-year anniversary

MHS GENESIS is a DoD-wide electronic health record combing records from base, civilian and Veteran’s Affairs primary care providers, pharmacies, laboratories and dental clinics into one network

Virtual training platform maintains, improves military surgeon’s skills

The DoD’s surgeons are talented and qualified, but it takes experience and time to become proficient

Gaining new perspective through vision-correcting surgery

Once deemed a disqualifying factor for service, refractive surgery is now available to active duty service members through a Department of Defense approved program

Military Health System, industry allies work together to improve health care technology

Air Force Maj. Gen. Lee Payne visits University of Missouri’s Tiger Institute for Health Innovation

Wrap your mind around this

This tool would be particularly helpful in a combat environment

Cyber fitness, awareness key during ‘season of shopping’

During a popular time of year for shopping, consumers should be aware of scams or fraudulent activity targeting shoppers and email users, experts say. Taking small steps every day to protect information online can make a big difference in the long-term future.

DHA IPM 18-018: Physical Custody and Control of the DoD Health Record

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (p): • Establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures for the physical custody and control of DoD Health Records at all DoD Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and the management, monitoring, review, and evaluation of DoD Health Record availability at MTFs. • This DHA-IPM is effective immediately and will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue. It must be incorporated into the forthcoming DHA-Procedural Instruction, “Health Records Management”.

• Identification #: 18-018
• Date: 11/8/2018
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology | Military Health System Electronic Health Record

Army medical device cyber team balances benefits and risks of technology

The frequency and severity of cybersecurity attacks against the medical community will continue to rise

Cyberfit Family Crossword Puzzle 2018

This crossword puzzle provides tips to keep everyone in your family safe online in cyberspace

DHA IPM 18-017: Military Health System (MHS) Information Technology (IT) Investment Management Framework

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) through (c), and in accordance with the guidance of References (d) through (v), establishes Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures to: • Establish the overarching guidance to implement policies and procedures for managing DHA Deputy Assistant Director, Information Operations (DAD IO)/J-6 Defense Health Program (DHP) IT resources. The DHA Investment Management Framework is used as an enabler for MHS leadership to make informed transparent financial decisions associated with the DHA DAD IO/J-6 systems, services, and capabilities and will continue to be used in the foreseeable future. • Provide full and total awareness of all IT across the enterprise ensuring all MHS healthcare-related IT investments are accounted for and integrated both operationally and financially. This includes all IT systems, applications, and devices and all their funding identified to manage a coherent and integrated healthcare capability across the enterprise. • Provide and supersede guidance and instructions previously provided through the Services. As Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) transition to DHA management and responsibility, procedures in this DHA-IPM will supersede IT systems guidance and instructions previously provided through the Services; including IT systems in all MTFs, clinics, and enterprise services provided to Other Lines-of-Business (OLB), such as training and research, etc. In addition, it supports a coherent and comprehensive catalog of IT capability investments encompassing all IT used to support the MHS mission. • Require that all funding sources, type and Budget Activity Group (BAG), purchasing or supporting any IT must be identified for inclusion in the DHA portfolio of IT capability investments. • Provide superseding guidance and instruction, through this DHA-IPM until a DHA-Procedural Instruction is issued previously provided by the Services in References (w) through (ad), for the MTFs as they are transitioned to DHA management and responsibility. • This DHA-IPM is effective immediately and it will be converted into a DHA-Procedural Instruction. This DHA-IPM will expire effective 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 18-017
• Date: 11/6/2018
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology

Cyberfit family: Making cybersecurity understandable for all ages

Protecting the homefront against cybersecurity issues

DHA IPM 18-016: DHA IPM 18 016 Medical Coding of the DoD Health Records

This Defense Health Agency-Interim Procedures Memorandum (DHA-IPM), based on the authority of References (a) and (b), and in accordance with the guidance of References (c) through (s): • Establishes the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) procedures for centralized oversight, standardized operations, and ensured quality and performance for the coding of DoD Health Records. • This DHA-IPM is effective immediately; it will be converted into a DHA-Procedural Instruction. This DHA-IPM will expire 12 months from the date of issue.

• Identification #: 18-016
• Date: 10/19/2018
• Type: DHA Interim Procedures Memorandum
• Topics: Technology | Military Health System Electronic Health Record