Tag: TriWest Healthcare Alliance
VA announces extension, expansion of contract with TriWest for community care
Oct. 2, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has reached an agreement with TriWest Health Care Alliance (TriWest) on a one-year extension of its current coverage of the Patient-Centered Community Care (PC3) and Veterans Choice Program (VCP).
UnitedHealthcare assumes coverage
Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region are getting their Tricare coverage from a new contractor, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans, as of April 1.
Regular well-baby doctor visits help development
Experts urge parents to
begin visits within two days of hospital discharge
Reducing holiday stress requires adapting and planning
“If the holidays have you overwhelmed, you are not alone,” says Kristin Musch, educator, TriWest Healthcare Alliance Behavioral Health. “Expectations are high, to-do lists are long and, often, the budget is tight, which can result in sadness, anger, frustration and resentment.”
Tricare offers strategies to help solve weight loss puzzle
You’ve changed the foods you eat to include more fruits and veggies. You’ve cut back on the soda, and you’ve started exercising three times a week. And yet, you’re not losing weight … or at least, you’re not losing enough. Why?
Motivation to quit smoking once and for all
The average smoker tries to quit 20 times before succeeding.
Strategies avoid the flu
Did you know that nine out of 10 healthy people who get a flu shot, don’t get the flu?
Living Medal of Honor recipients to be honored in Honolulu
More than 50 of America’s 81 living Medal of Honor, or MOH, recipients will be honored at the 2012 Medal of Honor Society Convention, here, Oct. 1-6.
Tricare Prime fee changes become effective, Oct. 1
It’s that time of year again when Tricare Prime billing statements go out in the West Region.
USFHP eligibility changes made
Since Aug. 20, the eligibility requirements for the U.S. Family Health Plan, or USFHP, have changed for new enrollees.
