Defense Health Agency | |
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Active | October 1, 2013 |
Part of | Military Health System (MHS) |
Garrison/HQ | Falls Church, Virginia |
Website | https://health.mil/About-MHS/OASDHA/Defense-Health-Agency |
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Director | LTG Telita Crosland |
Deputy Director | Dr. Michael P. Malanoski |
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Shoulder sleeve insignia worn by U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force elements |
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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 to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA is in charge of integrating clinical and business operations across the MHS and facilitates the delivery of integrated and reasonably priced health care to MHS clients.
The DHA’s global workforce of almost 140,000 civilians and military personnel provides medical services to TRICARE beneficiaries and their dependents.