Military Health System
The Military Health System (MHS) is an integrated, defense-wide health enterprise that provides direct and purchased healthcare, education, public health, research, and health information services for approximately 9.5 million beneficiaries. The MHS coordinates a global network of military hospitals, clinics, training institutions, readiness-training organizations, and research and surveillance centers to support force health protection, clinical care, medical education, and long-term outcome research. It also manages defense-wide health budgeting, policy, and interagency coordination to support readiness and medical operations.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Military Health System
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States
Products
MHS mental health resource guidebook
A digital guidebook compiling mental health resources, referrals, and support options for service members, families, and providers.
Theater-deployed operational medical data aggregation
Operational medical data aggregation system for deployed environments that compiles and preserves clinical documentation to support continuity of care in theater.
Department of Defense Cancer Clearinghouse (referral and virtual tumor board service)
A clearinghouse to coordinate cancer referrals, match patient needs with DOD facilities, and host virtual tumor boards for consultative case review between DOD and external providers.
MHS mental health resource guidebook
A digital guidebook compiling mental health resources, referrals, and support options for service members, families, and providers.
Theater-deployed operational medical data aggregation
Operational medical data aggregation system for deployed environments that compiles and preserves clinical documentation to support continuity of care in theater.
Department of Defense Cancer Clearinghouse (referral and virtual tumor board service)
A clearinghouse to coordinate cancer referrals, match patient needs with DOD facilities, and host virtual tumor boards for consultative case review between DOD and external providers.
Services
Clinical services provided to service members, retirees, and families through a global network of military medical centers, hospitals, and clinics, supporting readiness and specialty care.
Management of enterprise graduate medical education programs, civilian sponsoring partnerships, and distributed training sites; provides accredited residencies and fellowships and trains over 3,000 medical trainees annually across more than 200 programs and multiple training sites.
Joint, tri-service readiness training courses (trauma, burn care, disaster response, CBRNE, humanitarian assistance) delivered through resident and non-resident formats and mobile training teams.
Programmatic funding, coordination, and oversight for RDT&E priorities, including long-term outcome studies and collaborative research partnerships with federal agencies and academic centers.
Joint medical logistics services including standardization of medical materiel, procurement support, interoperability promotion, and lifecycle management for medical equipment and supplies.
Centralized registry services, provider toolkits, and clinical resources to monitor and manage deployment-related environmental and occupational exposures.
Clinical services provided to service members, retirees, and families through a global network of military medical centers, hospitals, and clinics, supporting readiness and specialty care.
Management of enterprise graduate medical education programs, civilian sponsoring partnerships, and distributed training sites; provides accredited residencies and fellowships and trains over 3,000 medical trainees annually across more than 200 programs and multiple training sites.
Joint, tri-service readiness training courses (trauma, burn care, disaster response, CBRNE, humanitarian assistance) delivered through resident and non-resident formats and mobile training teams.
Programmatic funding, coordination, and oversight for RDT&E priorities, including long-term outcome studies and collaborative research partnerships with federal agencies and academic centers.
Joint medical logistics services including standardization of medical materiel, procurement support, interoperability promotion, and lifecycle management for medical equipment and supplies.
Centralized registry services, provider toolkits, and clinical resources to monitor and manage deployment-related environmental and occupational exposures.
Expertise Areas
- Military clinical care delivery
- Mental health services and suicide prevention
- Graduate medical education administration
- Medical readiness training and preparedness
Key Technologies
- Enterprise electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Health information exchange (HIE)
- Medical simulation and training technologies
- Learning management systems and digital training platforms
News & Updates
Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs outlines strategic priorities for the Military Health System emphasizing readiness, funding, and staffing.
Announcement opening registration for the annual MHS Research Symposium.
Coverage describing enterprise graduate medical education program capacity, partner institutions, and the role of GME in preparing medical officers for operational care.
Annual report summarizing TBICoE accomplishments, surveillance data, educational activities, and research priorities for calendar year 2025.
Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs outlines strategic priorities for the Military Health System emphasizing readiness, funding, and staffing.
Announcement opening registration for the annual MHS Research Symposium.
Coverage describing enterprise graduate medical education program capacity, partner institutions, and the role of GME in preparing medical officers for operational care.
Annual report summarizing TBICoE accomplishments, surveillance data, educational activities, and research priorities for calendar year 2025.