VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions.
Health Care
Nearly 12,000 military Tricare beneficiaries warned of data breach
TriWest officials notified 11,844 beneficiaries of a data breach that may have affected their protected health information.
Reminder: Open seasons end Dec. 13 for Tricare, FEDVIP
This is the one time of year when you can make changes in your Tricare plan, unless you have a qualifying life event such as moving, marriage, birth of a child, or retirement from active duty.
‘I regret I did not tell our families not to drink the water,’ Hawaii joint base commander says
Navy captain said he is 'beyond grieved' to know that he contributed to Hawaii families' suffering by his words about initial water tests.
‘Why weren’t you there to protect us?’ Hawaii military families grill Navy leaders about toxic water
Officials said they have now identified three Air Force housing communities, five Navy communities and two Army communities affected by the contamination.
Military health care deadlines looming
Dec. 13 is the deadline for Tricare and FEDVIP enrollment and changes.
CVS returns to the military Tricare pharmacy network. Walmart’s out
Walmart officials, who signed an agreement with Express Scripts Sept. 30 to continue in the network, were surprised by the news they're out.
Despite drug shortages, military has mostly been able to find alternative supplies
National supply chain issues are causing more drug shortages, according to reports. But the military appears okay for now.
Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them ‘significant harm,’ study finds
Military patients are getting better quality of inpatient care in MTFs, compared to those getting care in local civilian hospitals.
Pharmacy costs increasing Jan. 1 for active-duty families, retirees and others
After holding the line on cost of meds for 2021, Tricare officials are increasing the cost anywhere from $1 to $8 for 2022.
How displacement can affect spouses — the perspective of a psych nurse and senior enlisted’s wife
A sense of isolation has led some spouses to intensive mental health crises, says this psychiatric nurse and Space Force spouse. But there are things that can be done to address these issues before they become overwhelming.
