AN ANALYSIS OF THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TRANSITION PLAN WITH REGARD TO THE IMPACT ON CONTRACTING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM

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Daniels, Jaime
Reese, Jamel M.
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2020-06Advisor
Pace, Howard Jr.
Todd, Christopher, U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity
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This analysis examines the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) transition plan with regard to contracting operations within the Military Health System (MHS). First, the study addresses various Government Accountability Office (GAO) cases relating to healthcare reform. The documents establish a pattern of the government’s attempt to address needed change in the MHS. Next, the analysis provides an overview of contracting capabilities from each service component. The findings highlight the impact of these capabilities as a result of DHA’s authority, direction, and control (ADC) of the MTFs. Third, the analysis addresses the efficiencies in the acquisition process. The findings identify any gained efficiencies as described in DHA’s Quadruple Aim initiative. Additionally, the analysis addresses the Medical Q-Service contracting vehicle. The results highlight cost-savings using this strategic, contract vehicle and compare the data to market trends and government expenditures. The results of this study will lend a better understanding of the operational and strategic impact of the DHA transition plan. Last, the recommendations focus on optimizing existing operational capabilities and processes, and increasing contracting efficiencies. The goal is to improve the overall ability to conduct medical contracting operations effectively while reducing costs and maintaining a high level of medical capability.
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