Defense Health Agency

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is a joint, integrated combat support agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and a ready medical force. DHA manages the Military Health System (MHS) and administers the TRICARE health plan.

DHA responsibilities include: • Managing TRICARE health plan operations • Overseeing Military Treatment Facilities worldwide • Setting healthcare policy for military beneficiaries • Managing regional contractor relationships • Administering pharmacy benefits • Implementing MHS GENESIS electronic health record

Key facts about DHA: • Established in 2013 as a DoD combat support agency • Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia • Assumed management of all MTFs from individual services • Serves approximately 9.6 million beneficiaries worldwide • Oversees an annual budget of approximately $50 billion

DHA works to ensure that all TRICARE beneficiaries receive high-quality, accessible healthcare while maintaining the medical readiness of the armed forces. The agency continues to modernize military healthcare through technology, policy improvements, and enhanced patient experience.