DOD HEALTH CARE: Analysis of Selected Military Medical Facility Construction Projects

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DOD) operates a worldwide healthcare system composed of the medical care systems of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, supplemented by the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). According1074 and 1076, active duty members have first priority of medical care in military treatment facilities. Other beneficiaries-- including dependents of active duty members, retirees, and dependents of retired and deceased members--can receive care subject to the availability of space, facilities, and staff capabilities. DOD's 1984 Health Care Survey reported that beneficiaries eligible for health care in the system totaled 9 million-- 2.3 million active duty members, 2.7 million active duty dependents, and 4 million retirees, their dependents, and survivors of deceased members.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1986
Accession Number
AD1131547

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Analysis
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Facilities
  • Military Hospitals
  • Military Medicine
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Care Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Physicians
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Medical or Health Care Field.

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  • Space