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Blue Button is a system that allows patients to view and download their personal health records from various sources, such as the U.S. Department of Defense, Health and Human Services, and Veterans Affairs. It was launched in 2010 as a way to empower patients and improve health care quality and outcomes.
Tricare is a civilian health benefits program for U.S. Armed Forces military personnel, retirees, and their dependents. It offers different plan options depending on the beneficiary's status, location, and needs, and is managed by the Defense Health Agency.
AHLTA is a system that supplements the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and provides online access to patient records for military providers and beneficiaries worldwide. It was implemented between 2003 and 2006 and has undergone several improvements and criticisms since then.
The Military Health System (MHS) is the internal health care system of the U.S. Department of Defense that provides health care to military personnel and their families. It also provides health care through the TRICARE health plan to eligible beneficiaries, such as retirees, survivors, and former spouses.
CHCS is a medical informatics system used by US and OCONUS military health care centers. It is module based, text based, and supports outpatient order entry, clinical documentation, and data reporting.
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is a joint, integrated combat support agency that enables the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force medical services. The DHA provides health care to tricare beneficiaries and their dependents, and operates under the authority and oversight of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is the U.S. Army's premier medical institution and the Department of Defense's largest facility and only Level 1 Trauma Center. Located on Fort Sam Houston, BAMC provides inpatient and outpatient services, graduate medical education, and rehabilitation for wounded Service Members and the San Antonio community.
Some patient portal applications enable patients to register and complete forms online, which can streamline visits to clinics and hospitals. Many portal applications also enable patients to request prescription refills online, order eyeglasses and contact lenses, access medical records, pay bills, review lab results, and schedule medical ...