TRICARE
The healthcare program for military members, retirees, and families. Covers 9.6M beneficiaries. Managed by DHA through regional contractors.
Why It Matters
TRICARE is not an insurance company. It is a government healthcare program administered through regional managed care contracts. The regional contractors (currently Humana and TriWest) handle claims processing and network management. TRICARE policy decisions directly affect which health IT systems are needed and how they must integrate with commercial healthcare.
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