Transforming Military Health Care: Defense Health Agency and Defense Innovation Unit Collaborate to Improve Care Model and Create New Value Equation

Defense Health Agency Seeks Commercial Solutions for Military Health Care Transformation

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) in Falls Church, Virginia, is working to improve the care model and create a new value equation for military medicine. To achieve this goal, they have partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to source industry expertise and new ideas. The three focus areas for this initiative are Patient Experience, Provider Supported Technology in the Health Ecosystem, and Data Management Support.

To learn more about this opportunity and submit your solution, you can view the solicitation. DIU works towards strengthening national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology within the military. They collaborate with organizations across the Department of Defense to rapidly prototype and implement dual-use capabilities that address operational challenges quickly and efficiently.

For media inquiries or additional questions, individuals can reach out to DHA Media Relations. DHA serves over 9 million beneficiaries, including uniformed service members, military retirees, and their families. They manage one of the nation’s largest health plans, TRICARE Health Plan, which operates a global network of more than 700 military hospitals, clinics, and dental facilities.

To stay updated with Military Health System information, individuals can sign up for e-mail updates on health.mil/subscriptions or join DHA’s online community through their social media platforms on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The goal is to transform military health care through collaboration, innovation

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