JANUARY 15, 2026 — At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, timely access to care can mean the difference between delayed treatment and peace of mind. For the Hematology-Oncology Department, that urgency has shaped daily operations for more than a decade, aligning seamlessly with the Walter’s Way access-to-care model. Walter’s Way was introduced to improve patient … [Read more...]
Get Your Health Results Faster in 2026
JANUARY 14, 2026 - Do you get care at a military hospital or clinic? Starting Jan. 20, you’ll be able to access lab results, radiology reports, pathology reports, and clinical notes immediately through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. MHS GENESIS will release your electronic health information the moment it enters the system. This change is a result of the 21st Century Cures … [Read more...]
Using Your TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit in 2026
JANUARY 9, 2026 - The TRICARE Pharmacy Program helps you get the prescription drugs you need in a safe, easy, and affordable way. Express Scripts administers the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and offers tools to help you manage your prescriptions. “TRICARE offers several ways to fill your prescriptions,” said Lt. Col. Leighcraft Shakes, Deputy Chief, Pharmacy Benefit Integration … [Read more...]
Colorectal Cancer Screening Now Available for U.S. Military
JANUARY 9, 2026 — Guardant Health, a leading precision oncology company, today announced its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening (CRC) is now covered for active-duty service members and their families through TRICARE, the U.S. military’s health insurance coverage, with no copay for average-risk individuals ages 45 and older. Shield is the first and only blood … [Read more...]
TRICARE Allowable Charges and Balance Billing
JANUARY 8, 2026 - You may have heard the terms “allowable charge” and “balance billing.” But what do these terms mean when you have TRICARE? The TRICARE-allowable charge is the maximum amount TRICARE will pay for a procedure, service, or equipment. TRICARE-allowable charges vary based on the provider and the type, place, and date of service. The TRICARE-allowable charge … [Read more...]