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Defense Health Leadership Map

Key positions that shape federal health IT policy, funding, and operations. Links go to official agency pages.

ASD(HA) — Keith Bass

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (sworn in Jan 2026). Sets policy and budget priorities for the entire Military Health System.

DHA Director

Runs the Defense Health Agency. Operational authority over MTFs, TRICARE, pharmacy, and health IT systems.

DHA Enterprise IT

Enterprise Information Technology under OPMED. Manages health IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data strategy across the MHS.

OPMED (Operational Medical Systems)

Formerly PEO DHMS. DoD's lead for medical development and acquisition, including MHS GENESIS and deployed medical IT.

DoD CIO

Department of Defense Chief Information Officer. Sets enterprise IT policy, cloud strategy, and cyber standards that DHA must follow.

FEHRM

Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization office. Coordinates the single, common EHR across DoD, VA, Coast Guard, and NOAA. Runs the Joint HIE.

Under Secretary for Health (VHA)

Leads the Veterans Health Administration. Oversees 1,300+ facilities, 9M+ enrolled veterans, and the largest integrated healthcare system in the U.S.

VA CIO / OIT

Office of Information and Technology. Manages VA's $4B IT budget, EHR modernization (Oracle Health), and enterprise integration.

Office of Connected Care

Telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and mobile health apps for veterans. Runs VA Video Connect and the My HealtheVet patient portal.

VA OIG

Office of Inspector General. Audits and investigations. Their reports on EHR deployment problems are among the most cited sources in defense health.

HASC

House Armed Services Committee. Authorizes defense spending including the Defense Health Program. Writes the NDAA.

SASC

Senate Armed Services Committee. Their markup of the NDAA often contains health IT provisions that differ from the House version.

HVAC

House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Oversees VA healthcare delivery, EHR modernization, and benefits administration.

SVAC

Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. Confirmation hearings for VA leadership happen here.

Positions shown, not current office holders. Leadership changes frequently. See Latest for coverage of recent appointments.