Defense Health Agency Partners with Engility to Modernize Military Medical Services
Warfighter healthcare experts to provide specialized technical support
CHANTILLY, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 12, 2017– Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EGL) announced today the company won a $10 million contract with the Defense Health Agency to drive greater integration of clinical and business processes across the Military Health System. The Engility team, comprised of healthcare experts, practitioners and analysts, will collaborate across the military Services and Federal agencies to help advance military healthcare, improving quality and access for patients.
“Delivering integrated, affordable, and high quality health services to our men and women in uniform is a top priority for Engility and the DHA,” said Lynn Dugle, Engility CEO. “By collaborating across organizations, the Engility team will bring consistent and effective best practices to enhance military health governance, technical activities and stakeholder engagement.”
The five-year contract continues work that began in 2008 coordinating military Service and interagency mental health programs and initiatives. The Engility team, which includes experts in psychology and epidemiology, will create methodologies for establishing and managing clinical communities such as surgical services, primary care, behavioral health and complex pediatrics. The company’s experts will also author policy documents and participate in working groups with various committees, boards, councils and task forces from the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Insights gained by working with multiple stakeholders helps DHA adapt to the evolving needs of the U.S. military and contributes to a healthier warfighter.
About Engility
Engility (NYSE: EGL) is engineered to make a difference. Built on six decades of heritage, Engility is a leading provider of integrated solutions and services, supporting U.S. government customers in the defense, federal civilian, intelligence and space communities. Our innovative, highly technical solutions and engineering capabilities address diverse client missions. We draw upon our team’s intimate understanding of customer needs, deep domain expertise and technical skills to help solve our nation’s toughest challenges. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and with offices around the world, Engility’s array of specialized technical service offerings include high-performance computing, cybersecurity, enterprise modernization and systems engineering. To learn more about Engility, please visit www.engilitycorp.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
