Forging Ahead in Medical Product Development

Forging Ahead in Medical Product Development

Jul 18, 2018

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command realigned major functions of two subordinate commands, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity and the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, July 9, at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Approved earlier this year by...
VA funding dispute sidelines Congress’ appropriations progress

VA funding dispute sidelines Congress’ appropriations progress

Jul 12, 2018

Work on a “minibus” of multiple federal agencies’ fiscal 2019 budgets was abruptly halted Thursday over a dispute regarding Department of Veterans Affairs health funds that critics say could cripple the agency in coming years. A conference committee scheduled to...
Conferees urged to reject Senate-passed Tricare fee increases

Conferees urged to reject Senate-passed Tricare fee increases

Jul 12, 2018

The Military Coalition, a consortium of almost three dozen associations and veterans groups, is urging House-Senate conferees, as they negotiate a final defense policy bill, to reject Senate-passed language that would impose higher Tricare enrollment fees and...
Foreign Military Sales Fortify Medical Readiness of U.S. Allies

Foreign Military Sales Fortify Medical Readiness of U.S. Allies

Jul 11, 2018

When the U.S. Army decides to send Soldiers into battle, they do not go alone. Increasingly, military actions are joint, multi-service operations that often include coalition partners. U.S. allies are essential to effective modern warfare. To help protect and build...