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9 Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care
Defense Health Agency is the first federal health system to participate in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program—receiving an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for nine military hospitals and clinics.
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The MHS Nurse Advice line is available 24/7 by phone, web chat and video chat to all TRICARE beneficiaries in the U.S. and U.S. Territories, and countries with established military hospitals and clinics. This condensed NAL infographic incudes the website www.MHSNurseAdviceLine.com.
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