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TRICARE to allow urgent care visits without referralRegional NewsThe National Defense Authorization Act (FY16), Section 725 directed the DOD to conduct a three-year Urgent Care Pilot Program. The pilot lets Prime enrollees get urgent care without an authorization and will help DOD decide if not requiring urgent care authorizations will: From Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River 2 Min Read -
Clinic Corner The what, when, where and how of urgent care for TRICARE Prime patientsFeaturesWHAT? From Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
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Urgent or Emergency? TRICARE distinguishes between the twoFeaturesIf you or your child gets sick or injured, your first instinct may be to go to the emergency room (ER) right away or call 911. These are good instincts in an emergency, but many people use the ER when it is not an actual emergency. This contributes to long ER wait times, high costs and unnecessary medical care. Sometimes, using an urgent care clinic may be your best choice and can help responsibly preserve the TRICARE benefit for future generations of military families. Brig. Gen. W. Bryan Gamble, M.D., FACS
US Army Deputy Director, TRICARE Management Activity
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