Key Points Summary:
- The Department of Defense is decommissioning the Tricare Online Patient Portal as they transition to the MHS Genesis electronic health record system.
- Patients are advised to download their old medical records before April 1, the date the portal will no longer be available.
- Medical providers will continue to have access to records, and copies will be stored at military health facilities, but online access will be removed post-decommissioning.
- Rear Adm. Tracy Farrill emphasized the importance of retaining personal health records before the transition.
Executive Summary:
The Defense Department is set to close the Tricare Online Patient Portal on April 1 due to the full implementation of the MHS Genesis system. Beneficiaries of the Military Health System are encouraged to download their medical records prior to this deadline, as access to these records online will no longer be available. Although providers will maintain access and records will still exist at military facilities, patients are urged to secure their information independently.
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