Defense Health Agency

Defense Health Agency
DHA Seal
ActiveOctober 1, 2013
Part ofMilitary Health System (MHS)
Garrison/HQFalls Church, Virginia
Websitehttps://health.mil/About-MHS/OASDHA/Defense-Health-Agency
Commanders
DirectorLTG Telita Crosland
Deputy DirectorDr. Michael P. Malanoski
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia worn by U.S. Army element
Shoulder sleeve insignia worn by U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force elements

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is a joint, integrated combat support agency that enables the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA is in charge of integrating clinical and business operations across the MHS and facilitates the delivery of integrated and reasonably priced health care to MHS clients.

The DHA’s global workforce of almost 140,000 civilians and military personnel provides medical services to TRICARE beneficiaries and their dependents.