The Defense Department is Streamlining Veterans’ Healthcare Information Technology

December 20, 2022

Paper trails are no longer necessary to gain access to medical services.

Veterans may access their electronic health records much more quickly and easily these days thanks to technological advancements. The Defense Health Agency is utilizing this technology to improve patient satisfaction by integrating the work of key people and standardizing the delivery of care.

Through a symposium for the Military Health System and ongoing promotion of services and resources, the DHA is bringing attention to the intersection of health care and technology.

In order to improve patient care, medical experts from across the Department of Defense gathered in August 2022 for the Defense Health Information Technology Symposium to discuss updating the MHS. The improvement of entirely digital medical services, the future of cybersecurity, and the reform of healthcare delivery were all highlighted.

The Department of Defense Health Agency (DHA) has implemented numerous IT systems, programs, and apps that have helped to modernize health care for military members and their families.

Your military, Coast Guard, and VA medical records can be easily transferred to the VA’s system when the time comes.

Technology for Better Health Care

While the DOD, the VA, and the U.S. Coast Guard work on a more integrated system, there are now programs to access records online, seek answers about your health, and check on your personal well-being. Here are a few instances:

The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal allows you to view and manage your health data online, as well as contact your care team and schedule appointments. With this secure site, doctors can stay up-to-date on their patient’s progress in real-time, which will improve the coordination of their care. If you have access to the internet, you can log into MHS GENESIS from any location in the globe.

Specialists can provide care via video or other electronic media and consult with providers in the theatre to help facilitate care and a quicker return to duty.

Concerns arise with any health issue, and the MHS Nurse Advice Line is here to help. If you need help with health care or scheduling an appointment, call the Nurse Advice Line. This choice is accessible around the clock, so you can get the help you need from a qualified medical professional whenever you need it, whether that’s on the internet (through text or video chat) or the phone.

Locating Health-Related Data Via Mobile Apps

In addition to its other offerings, DHA may provide you with smartphone apps. When it comes to health, goal-setting, and staying motivated, these mobile apps can be essential to members of the armed forces and their families. These apps can be accessed with a simple swipe of the finger.

With the help of the Decide + Be Ready app, military personnel may explore their birth control options and think through the various elements that will play a role in making the best choice for them.
My Prosperity Plan is a place to keep track of your personal, relational, and spiritual aspirations. The software can assist you in reaching your full potential.
To get in shape rapidly, take the “MissionFit” 12-week exercise program. You get a lot of options and practice exercises to choose from. Video, text, and images can all be used to help you get around in these apps.