TRICARE Marketing Analysis for the 3 Medical Group Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK

Abstract

The 3rd Medical Group (3MDG) operates in a unique environment. The state of Alaska is geographically isolated, medically under-served throughout the state, devoid of health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and monopolistically aligned for specialty healthcare services. In addition to these factors, healthcare costs continue to rise while the Department of Defense (DOD) faces even slimmer budgetary authorizations. Given these challenges, the 3MDG must continue to provide quality care to approximately 40,200 beneficiaries who depend on them for their healthcare needs. TRICARE is the DOD's response to this challenge. TRICARE is a healthcare program for members of the uniformed services and their families, survivors, and retired members and their families.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1999
Accession Number
ADA364668

Entities

People

  • Wendy L. Barnes

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Political science

Readers

  • Economics
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.