Military Medical Care: Mitigating Impacts From Medical Unit Deployments

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Abstract:

Contingency and peacetime missions consistently require temporary reassignment of military medical personnel from military treatment facilities (MTF) to a deployable medical unit. In certain instances, MTF services may be limited in times of war, operations other than war, natural disasters, or other contingencies. This restriction is not uncommon. Notwithstanding these circumstances, the Department of Defense (DOD) is required to provide statutory health benefits to its eligible beneficiaries by mitigating fluctuations in MTF services. Chapter 55 of Title 10, U.S. Code, specifies health care entitlements for military personnel, retirees, and their families. The delivery of those benefits can vary based on current or projected military operations and the availability of medical personnel in military hospitals and clinics (MTFs).

Author(s):
Mendez, Bryce H.
Author Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2018 Nov 21
Pagination:
3

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
medical personnel, military medicine, health services, military personnel, congress, health care, department of defense, military hospitals, hospitals, military operations, united states government, contractors, deployment, therapy
Keyword(s):
mtfs(military treatment facilities), mhs(military health systems
Subject Categories:
Biological and Medical Sciences; Biological and Medical Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Oct 06
Update Date:
2021 Nov 05