“To help modernize the DOD’s medical community, the Army’s surgeon general, along with the other services, have been taking the necessary steps to migrate certain authorities and control from the military departments to the Defense Health Agency.”
“In accordance with the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, the changes to the military departments aim to eliminate duplicative health services functions and maximize efficiencies in the activities carried out by the Defense Health Agency…”
“Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley have established a task force, led by Army G-3/5/7, to ensure a successful transition, West said.”
“Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will be the first facility impacted by the change…”
“West also addressed the Army’s fiscal year 2019 funding request and budget justification…” Read the full article here.
Source: Army surgeon general discusses DHA migration efforts on Hill – By Devon Suits, April 30, 2018. Army.mil.
