All the points you made about DHA are horrific, but the part that stands out to me the most is the arbitrary goals without any sort of research as to what makes sense or what is feasible for each MTF. That in itself is wasteful, and the opposite of what DHA intends to achieve. The gaping lack of thought from them on this topic is mind boggling.
The irony is that I actually agree with what they are (nominally, at least) trying to achieve. Same way I agree with what diversity and inclusion initiatives (nominally) intend to achieve. It’s just that somewhere between the noble mission statement (“Make military healthcare affordable for the American taxpayer!”) and the execution, something gets lost. And we end up with this ham-handed “12% across the board” diktat that has no basis in reality. I mean, there are 9,000-odd people at DHA HQ… this is the best they can come up with?!
Your insights on the 'sickcare' industry really hit home. It’s shocking how deeply entrenched profit motives have become in what’s supposed to be healthcare. The comparison between fee-for-service and a hypothetical fee-for-outcome model is eye-opening; it really highlights how the current system benefits more from prolonged illness than actual health. The breakdown of DHA’s priorities in your ASSIST Brief and Review Dashboard examples is especially revealing—only a tiny fraction of time and metrics seem dedicated to actual patient care. It’s disheartening to see resources poured into bureaucracy while real patient needs are pushed aside. Thank you for shedding light on this. It's a powerful reminder of why healthcare reform is so crucial, even if it's an uphill battle. https://templatecalendar.com/
Thanks for the feedback! Not that it will make you feel any better, but I’ve got several other articles on the shenanigans inside military health care… these things are all clearly visible from the inside, but most don’t dare to say anything because of the career impact. Including me—the only reason I’m saying any of this out loud is because I know I’m retiring soon, and no longer need the military or DHA for my family’s continued well-being.
All the points you made about DHA are horrific, but the part that stands out to me the most is the arbitrary goals without any sort of research as to what makes sense or what is feasible for each MTF. That in itself is wasteful, and the opposite of what DHA intends to achieve. The gaping lack of thought from them on this topic is mind boggling.
The irony is that I actually agree with what they are (nominally, at least) trying to achieve. Same way I agree with what diversity and inclusion initiatives (nominally) intend to achieve. It’s just that somewhere between the noble mission statement (“Make military healthcare affordable for the American taxpayer!”) and the execution, something gets lost. And we end up with this ham-handed “12% across the board” diktat that has no basis in reality. I mean, there are 9,000-odd people at DHA HQ… this is the best they can come up with?!
Your insights on the 'sickcare' industry really hit home. It’s shocking how deeply entrenched profit motives have become in what’s supposed to be healthcare. The comparison between fee-for-service and a hypothetical fee-for-outcome model is eye-opening; it really highlights how the current system benefits more from prolonged illness than actual health. The breakdown of DHA’s priorities in your ASSIST Brief and Review Dashboard examples is especially revealing—only a tiny fraction of time and metrics seem dedicated to actual patient care. It’s disheartening to see resources poured into bureaucracy while real patient needs are pushed aside. Thank you for shedding light on this. It's a powerful reminder of why healthcare reform is so crucial, even if it's an uphill battle. https://templatecalendar.com/
Thanks for the feedback! Not that it will make you feel any better, but I’ve got several other articles on the shenanigans inside military health care… these things are all clearly visible from the inside, but most don’t dare to say anything because of the career impact. Including me—the only reason I’m saying any of this out loud is because I know I’m retiring soon, and no longer need the military or DHA for my family’s continued well-being.