Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

PCMH is a new approach to healthcare delivery based on the concept that the patient is always at the center of every decision made regarding their medical care. PCMH provides a continuous relationship with a personal physician and team coordinating care for both wellness and illness management. Fox Army Health Center's PCMH is complied of three teams, Red, Blue and White. Thank you for making Fox your Medical Home.

Fox Army Health Center 2012 Flu Shot Schedule

Active Duty (A/D), National Guard, Reservists (all Services):

6 Nov (Tues) 1330-1530, Preventive Medicine, Fox Army Health Center

MILITARY RETIREES AND THEIR ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY – RETIREE HEALTH FAIR 28 September 2012, 0730-1130 AT THE OVERLOOK AT REDSTONE ARSENAL (Note: this will be a drive thru flu shot event and shots will be administered to (ADULTS 17 and OLDER ONLY)

ALL Beneficiaries (A/D and their family members, military retirees and their family members of all ages):

Tricare Prime with providers at FAHC will be offered flu shots during scheduled appointments beginning 1 Oct 2012.
All other beneficiaries may receive shots as scheduled below:

7 Nov (Wed) 1600 - 1800 at Fox Army Health Center (all ages)
16 Nov (Fri) 0900 - 1300 at the Redstone Arsenal Commissary (adults only)


Flu shot screening forms and Vaccine Information Statements for adult and pediatric vaccines will be available for printing beginning 19 Sep from the Fox Army Health Center website at www.redstone.amedd.army.mil . Adult and child screening forms and Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) for both mist and shots are located under the "Essential Links" tab on the right.

For more information, please call 955-8888, x1441 or 1442.

Renovation Project at Fox

The first phase of Fox Army Health Center’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system renovation started Friday, September 7, 2012.
Trailers in the east end parking lot currently house the Phase 1A/1B occupants: Wellness Clinic, Preventive Medicine, Occupational Health, and Medical Records. Directional signs are posted to help beneficiaries navigate the facility through the renovations, which are estimated to be completed in October 2014.
As a reminder, the following are the estimated phases of the project, at which specified clinics will move to the transitional trailers in the parking lot. Each phase is estimated to take 45 to 60 days, which is subject to change.
Phase 2: Patient Centered Medical Home (Red, White and Blue Teams) Phase 3: Command Suite Phase 4: Radiology and Quality Management Phase 5: Optometry and Physical Therapy Phase 6: Behavior Health Department Phase 7: Managed Care Phase 8: Logistics, Industrial Hygiene, Facilities, and Housekeeping Phase 9: Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Dental
We apologize in advance for the inconveniences of this project; however, patient care will not be impacted.

Fox Army Health Center Schedule Update

As a Reminder, the Health Center is closed on the first Thursday afternoon of every month, Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays. Advice Nurses are available during non-duty hours at (256) 955-8888 or 1-800-223-9531 to provide care advice. Fox is an ambulatory care clinic and does not have an emergency room. In an emergency, dial 911.
 

Optometry Clinic Update

The Fox Army Health Center's Optometry Clinic is currently operating with one Optometrist on every Monday and Thursday and two Optometrists on every Tuesday. Active duty Soldiers are a priority on these days and all others beneficiaries are space available until further notice. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 256-955-8888, extension 1520.
Thanks for Choosing Fox.

 

TRICARE Online Resources for Beneficiaries

 

            Beneficiaries have several ways to get information and assistance on their TRICARE benefit. They can start by accessing information from one of the many TRICARE online resources.

www.tricare.mil
            The official website for TRICARE, this is the best online resource for TRICARE information. Redesigned last year, the improved profile feature makes it easier and faster for beneficiaries to answer three questions about status, location and health care plan to bring up information specifically tailored to them. 

www.tricareonline.com
           This patient portal allows beneficiaries who get their care at a military treatment facility to schedule appointments, track their medications and order prescription refills. The new “blue button” feature is particularly helpful because it allows beneficiaries to view and download their personal health records.  It also empowers beneficiaries to better partner with their providers about the treatment they receive.

http://manuals.tricare.osd.mil
           TRICARE manuals are the primary resource for locating official TRICARE policy and benefit information. Posted on this website, these manuals incorporate all updated, published changes. 

            To locate online information in the policy manuals:

• Click the search link
• Select the manual(s) to search
• Enter the search title (for example, TRICARE Assistance Program) in the text bar at the bottom of the page and click
• Select the document(s) 

            The website displays the PDF file of the selected manual section.

www.tricare4u.com
           TRICARE4U is the website through which registered users (beneficiaries, beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators, debt collection assistance officers, physicians) can check the status of claims entered into the Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS). WPS is the claims processing contractor for the West Region, Overseas Regions and TRICARE for Life.

www.myTRICARE.com
           When using this website, registered users (beneficiaries, beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators, debt collection assistance officers, physicians) can check the status of claims entered into the Palmetto Government Benefits Administration’s (PGBA) system. PGBA is the claims processing contractor for the North and South Regions. 

www.tricare.mil/tricaresmart 
           Get “SMART” with TRICARE Smart, beneficiaries’ source for TRICARE products online. Beneficiaries can view, print, or download copies of TRICARE brochures, flyers, handbooks and other products.

www.health.mil
           This is the official website for the Military Health System. The website features medical news from the: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, TRICARE, Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

www.tricare-overseas.com
            This is the official website of the TRICARE Overseas Program. International SOS administers the TRICARE Overseas Program for uniformed service members, retirees and families. The overseas region is divided into three geographic areas: Eurasia-Africa, Latin America/Canada and Pacific. Several links on the website includes: "Beneficiaries," "Providers" and "Government Users."

www.hnfs.com 
          This is the official website for Health Net Federal Services, TRICARE's regional contractor for the North. After selecting "I'm a Beneficiary" in the TRICARE North Region column, there are links to help beneficiaries find a network provider and military treatment facilities, authorizations and coverage information.

www.humana-military.com 
           This is the official website for Humana Military, TRICARE’s regional contractor for the South. The website is divided into three sections: beneficiary, provider and government.

www.triwest.com 
           This is the official website for TRIWEST Healthcare Alliance, TRICARE’s regional contractor for the West. Several links on the website includes: “beneficiary,” “provider connection” and “find a provider.”

www.tricare.mil/contacts 
           And if beneficiaries can't find what they need on one of the web sites listed above, they can still pick up the phone and talk to a person. The "TRICARE Contacts" link has the telephone numbers beneficiaries need.

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