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MHS Health Care Glossary
Military Health System Health Care Glossary serves as the official repository and consolidated reference (as a secondary source) for terms and definitions used within the MHS. Some terms may have multiple and varying definitions based on the context and primary source of authority. Note that certain definitions may be approved only for limited use in a single primary reference document, while others may have broad applicability in multiple contexts and issuances. To determine the most appropriate definition in a particular context, consult all relevant source documents. Any disparities between this Glossary and primary sources are unintentional, and the primary source shall control.
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TRICARE Contract Transition
Are you a current or potential TRICARE provider? Here are some frequently asked questions about the upcoming TRICARE contract transition.
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Targeted Care
FAQs about Targeted Care
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TEAM UP
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Depleted Uranium: Radiation Effects
Questions and answers about the radiation effects of depleted uranium
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Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry: Eligibility and Enrollment
Eligibility and Enrollment
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TRICARE Formulary
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Depleted Uranium
The Department of Defese (DoD) began testing depeted uranium (DU) about 40 years ago, and first used it in a military operation in 1991. It has fewer risks than natural uranium because it is less radioactive. DoD and many other organizations have studied, and continue to study, the health, chemical, radiological and environmental effects and exposures ...
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COVID-19
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Depleted Uranium: Chemical Effects
Questions and answers about the chemical effects of DU
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Cognitive Rehabilitation
The complexity of the brain and brain injuries has led to questions about the nature of cognitive rehabilitation and its availability to service members who have sustained TBIs.
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Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry: General Information
General information about the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.
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Reserve Health Readiness Program: Service Member
View questions and answers about the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) for service members:
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Virtual Health: Appointment Guidance
Virtual health, telehealth, and telemedicine all mean the same thing. These terms describe a patient using technology (computer, smartphone, or tablet, for example) to access their health care.
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Virtual Health: Insurance
Virtual health, telehealth, and telemedicine all mean the same thing. These terms describe a patient using technology (computer, smartphone, or tablet, for example) to access their health care.
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