DECEMBER 2, 2025 — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is making it easier for patients to schedule specialty care appointments with a new system called proactive booking. This new method is a more efficient and simplified process designed to get patients seen faster. Launched in September 2025 with Walter Reed’s Orthopedics Department and expanded to include … [Read more...]
Advances to Breast Cancer Care for Military Members
DECEMBER 1, 2025 - The Breast Cancer Research Program plays a leading role in the fight against breast cancer by funding innovative research that will bring an end to the disease. Female breast cancer accounted for the highest cancer incidence rate for the ten leading cancers among active-duty members of the military between 2018 and 2022. Innovative research funded by the BCRP … [Read more...]
Walter’s Way: It All Starts With 8901
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is transforming the way patients access care with the launch of Walter’s Way, a unified system designed to simplify and enhance every step of the patient experience. Built around the number 8901, Walter’s Way turns what has long been known as Walter Reed’s historic address, 8901 Rockville Pike, into the single … [Read more...]
Review Your FEDVIP Dental and Vision Coverage
NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - Do you want dental or vision coverage along with your TRICARE health plan? Coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program may be a good choice for you. Here’s what you need to know about FEDVIP and how to sign up during Federal Benefits Open Season, which runs from Nov. 10 through Dec. 8 this year. FEDVIP gives you … [Read more...]
TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding Eligibility
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - For many TRICARE beneficiaries, TRICARE Open Season is the time to make a change to your health plan. As outlined in the TRICARE Choices in the United States Handbook, open season is the annual period when you can enroll or change your health care plan for the following year. This year, TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10 and ends Dec. 9. Changes you make … [Read more...]