Friday, January 24, 2020
What is it?
The transfer of Army Medical Treatment Facilities is a major organizational change. This transition of the medical treatment facilities (MTFs) to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) will preserve the capability of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Army to conduct the full range of military operations globally with medically ready personnel.
This is Army Medicine’s ongoing effort to globally align medical operations as outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017 and 2019 with the National Defense Strategy (NDS).
What are the current and past efforts of the Army?
On Oct. 1, 2019, DHA assumed management and administration of all Army, Navy, and Air Force stateside MTFs, including facilities in Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. This is an ongoing process that will expand to include overseas locations over the next few years.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned?
Army Medicine will continue to work with DHA to maintain access to the best possible health care for the Soldiers and Families.
Why is this important to the Army?
The transfer of Army hospitals to the DHA is designed to create a more integrated health care system, improve patient outcomes, and enable the readiness of the Army to support the Joint Force. The Army will continue to ensure medical readiness, support wartime requirements and enhance the quality of care for Soldiers and their Families.
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As we reform and reorganize, we are committed to providing ready and responsive health services and force health protection.
– Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle
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