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VA CIO nominee vows to create program management office
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Tech bills of the week: Regulating DOD uses of AI; Protecting the work of digital creators; and more
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Unemployment rate for veterans drops to 3.2%, women vets surge on jobs market
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‘A lot to fix’: VA needs an IT program management office, CIO nominee says
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Lawmakers move to require chaperones for ‘sensitive’ appointments in military health system
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Ashley Devoto named as Air Force, Space Force CIO
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Ascension closes AmSurg deal following FTC scrutiny
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1 in 5 U.S. adults denied doctor-recommended care: Commonwealth Fund
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US, Japan enter $1B strategic partnership to fuel Genesis Mission efforts
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Epic dismisses claims against SelfRx in medical record misuse lawsuit
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More Americans own wearables, connected health devices: survey
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WVU Health System takes next step toward buying Independence Health
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Understanding TRICARE deductibles: What you need to know
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Mayo’s latest AI bet: A frontier model with Microsoft
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EHR modernization needs better cyber and privacy collaboration, GAO says
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HHS wants states to use more predictive analytics in child welfare
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DoD should review special needs health care programs to ensure they’re helping military families, watchdog says
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Draft defense bill would halt cuts, closures of military health facilities
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Consumers are less satisfied with their health plans: JD Power
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New Ardent Health CEO inherits growth ambitions
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EHR modernization effort lacks cyber performance measures, GAO finds
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FTC requires Ascension divestitures in $3.9B AmSurg deal
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Get to know your TRICARE health plan with the TRICARE Plans Overview Fact Sheet
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AI adoption surges, but providers worry about deskilling
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NSA taps three officials for top cybersecurity positions
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Pentagon’s JWCC follow-on would create cloud marketplace, expand AI and edge computing
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Hackers are already laying groundwork to disrupt the 2026 midterms, research says
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Earlier
How the Military Health System is reimagining health IT from the battlefield to the exam room
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Lawmakers press DoD to commit to TRICARE pharmacy contract annual audits
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Risk & Compliance Exchange 2026: DIBCAC’s Nick DelRosso on evolving role of CMMC assessments
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Advancing the Future of Behavioral Health Data Exchange
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Picture This: Improved Access, Exchange, and Use of Diagnostic Images
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Digital Dividends Realized: Hospital Patient Engagement Capabilities
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HHS Wants Your Ideas to Accelerate AI in Clinical Care
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The Tide and the Speedboats: TEFCA and CMS-Aligned Networks
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TEFCA Government Benefits Determination Implementation is Here!
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Why TEFCA’s Hardest Problem Isn’t Tech, It’s Trust
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Common reasons you could lose TRICARE coverage (and how to avoid them) (East Region)
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Child care from newborn through adolescence (West Region)
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Is your provider in-network? (West Region)
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TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding eligibility
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Get your RSV and flu immunizations with TRICARE
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Preview your 2026 TRICARE pharmacy costs
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TRICARE Open Season starts today, Nov. 10: Learn if you should take action
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Learn your 2026 TRICARE health plan costs
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Prepare for flu season: Get vaccinated with TRICARE
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TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding your TRICARE health plan options
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Get ready for TRICARE Open Season 2025: What you need to know
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Share your experiences with COPD care and treatment at Oct. 17 Clinical Practice Guideline patient focus group
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National Guard or Reserve? Learn What To Do if You Need Line of Duty Care
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Learn How TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions
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Unlock Your Health: How TRICARE Can Support Your Child’s Mental Health
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TEFCA: Accelerating Government Benefits Determination for a Better Tomorrow
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Unlock Your Health With TRICARE Home Health Care and Pharmacy Home Delivery
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Explore Available Counseling and Mental Health Services
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New Data on the Certified Health IT Market Now Available
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Live in the West Region? Learn if You Need To Take Action on Your Referrals Before Oct. 1
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Q&A: TRICARE For Life Coverage of Weight Loss Medications
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Laboratory Data Standards for Interoperability
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Help Shape Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Hypertension on Sept. 26
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Q&A: Understanding Eligibility and Coverage With TRICARE Prime Remote
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Unlock Your Health by Understanding the TRICARE Prime Referral Process
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Share Your Thoughts on Tricare.mil in Upcoming Usability Study
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How TRICARE Covers Breastfeeding Supplies and Services
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TRICARE Medical vs. Dental Coverage: Understanding Key Differences
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TRICARE East Payment Options (East Region)
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How Can Telemedicine Help Me? (East Region)
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New Education Resources Available (West Region)
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Commit To Quit Tobacco and Vaping (West Region)
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Medicare and TRICARE For Life: Finding Providers
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How a Death in the Family May Affect Your TRICARE Coverage
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Get Your Child Ready for the New School Year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide
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TRICARE Coverage of Weight Loss Medications: What To Know
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TRICARE Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Members: Know Your Options
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Unlock Your Health: Check Your TRICARE Information in DEERS Today
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TRICARE Logins: Know How To Access Portals and Manage Your Benefit
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Your TRICARE Pharmacy Program Benefit: Creating a Patient-Centered Military Pharmacy Experience
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Unlock Your Health by Getting Virtual Health Care at Home With TRICARE
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New to TRICARE? Here’s How To Get Started With Your Benefit
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Moving Overseas? TRICARE Has You Covered
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Q&A: Getting TRICARE for Your Newborn Baby
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Unlock Your Health: Learn When To Get Different Types of Care
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Unlock Your Health as You Approach Medicare Eligibility
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4 Ways You Can Use Your TRICARE Benefits and Stay Healthy This Summer
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Getting Care While You Travel: A TRICARE Guide for the U.S. and Overseas
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Provide Feedback for Clinical Practice Guidelines in Joint DOD, VA Patient Focus Groups: Osteoarthritis on June 27
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Virtual Health Services Make Health Care Accessible to Everyone (West Region)
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Sign Up for the West Region Beneficiary Portal Today! (West Region)
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Podcast: Eliminate Analysis Paralysis With Extended Detection and Response
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Podcast: Uplevel ICAM for Interoperability and Security
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Podcast: The Combination Punch Agencies Need for Better Cybersecurity
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Podcast: The Role of Identity in the National Cybersecurity Strategy
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Podcast: The Key Role of Operational Resilience in Cybersecurity
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Podcast: AI Offers Quick Wins, Long-Term Mission Support to Federal Agencies
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Podcast – Mapping the Internet for Better Cybersecurity
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Podcast: Data Noise to Cyber Advantage
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