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- 1Fears grow over reported plan to divert NIH funds to Pentagon●"The # NIH has made possible cure after cure for generations, and without it, I might not be alive today. That's why rec
Commenters are pushing back against reports of a potential deal to move hundreds of millions of dollars from the National Institutes of Health to the Department of Defense, an agency with a budget already far larger. Critics argue the NIH has produced generations of medical cures, and that diverting its funding could cost lives and slow research on diseases and treatments many Americans depend on.
- 2Defense Health Agency AI chief on scaling AI across military healthcare▼DHA CDAO Jesus Caban on scaling AI across military health
Jesus Caban, chief data and artificial intelligence officer at the Defense Health Agency, spoke about efforts to scale artificial intelligence across military health systems. The discussion covered how AI tools can move from pilots to broader use in care delivery and health data operations, and what barriers the agency faces in deploying AI at scale across the Military Health System.
- 3Defense Health Agency experts outline suicide prevention priorities▼Defense Health Agency-Public Health experts highlight leadership, secure storage, and resources for suicide prevention
Experts from the Defense Health Agency's Public Health branch are highlighting three priorities for suicide prevention across the US military: leadership engagement, secure storage of lethal means such as firearms and medications, and better access to mental health resources. The guidance, published via military health channels, stresses that commanders and supervisors play a key role in recognizing warning signs and connecting service members to support.
- 4Akiak subsidiary wins $43M Defense Health Agency bridge contract▼Akiak subsidiary awarded $43M Defense Health Agency (DHA) Technology Life Cycle Support Bridge Contract
A subsidiary of Akiak has been awarded a $43 million bridge contract by the Defense Health Agency to provide Technology Life Cycle Support services. The award, reported by government contracting news outlet OrangeSlices AI, covers interim support while a follow-on competitive contract is expected. The deal underscores continued federal investment in healthcare IT and lifecycle management for the agency that oversees care for US service members.
- 5Defense Health Agency launches health data contract strategy●DHA embarks on health data management contract strategy
The Defense Health Agency has begun developing a contracting strategy for health data management, according to Washington Technology. The effort signals a push to consolidate how the military health system handles medical data across its facilities. Details on scope, timeline and potential contract value have not been released, and vendors in the federal health IT space are likely watching closely.