Humana-Military.com
Humana Military Healthcare Services newsroom banner

Oct 15

Humana Military Healthcare Services Promotes Flu Vaccinations for South Region TRICARE Beneficiaries

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 15, 2009 — Humana Military Healthcare Services encourages TRICARE South Region beneficiaries to get their influenza vaccination in an effort to reduce the spread of flu this season. Beneficiaries may receive the flu vaccination at no cost from their local Military Treatment Facility (MTF), Primary Care Manager (PCM) or a MinuteClinic located in select CVS Pharmacies.

Oct 09

Humana Military Healthcare Services Announces Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management Program for Beneficiaries

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 09, 2009 — Humana Military Healthcare Services announced today an additional benefit available for South Region TRICARE beneficiaries. The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management Program offers telephonic education and coaching by dedicated registered nurses. Humana Military began offering this program October 1, 2009.

Sep 08

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Re-accreditation in Case Management Program

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — September 08, 2009 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), recently received re-accreditation for its Case Management Program from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the industry.

Aug 12

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Distinguished Award for Support of the Guard and Reserve

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 12, 2009 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, the TRICARE contractor for the South Region, received the “Pro Patria Award” from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization. 

Aug 06

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives Accreditation in Diabetes Disease Management Program

Re-accreditation also awarded for Asthma and Heart Failure

     
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 06, 2009 — Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), recently received accreditation for its Disease Management Program – Diabetes and its first re-accreditation for Disease Management programs in Asthma and Heart Failure.  

Aug 04

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Names New Chief Executive Officer

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — August 04, 2009 — Humana Veterans Healthcare Services announces the appointment of Tim S. McClain as the company’s new president and CEO.  

Jul 22

Humana Protests Award for Third Generation of TRICARE Contracts

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — July 22, 2009— Humana Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services, has filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office in connection with the recent award of the third generation TRICARE program contract for the South Region to another contractor. 

Jul 13

Department of Defense Announces Awards for Third Generation of TRICARE Contracts

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — July 13, 2009— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it has received word from the Department of Defense (DoD) that the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Humana Military Healthcare Services was not awarded  the third generation TRICARE program contract for the South Region.
 
Jun 16

Humana Military Healthcare Services Goes “Above and Beyond” in Support of National Guard and Reserve.

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — June 16, 2009— Humana Military Healthcare Services, the TRICARE contractor for the South Region, received an “Above and Beyond Award” by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization. 

May 22

Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Sponsors  Rolling Thunder XXII in Washington, D.C.

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — May 22, 2009— Humana Veterans Healthcare Services announces its sponsorship of Rolling Thunder XXII held Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24, 2009 in Washington, D.C.  Rolling Thunder is an event held annually to raise awareness and support for veterans including prisoners of war and those missing in action.

May 12

Louisville, Ky Selected to Host the 2011 Congressional Medal of Honor Convention

   
LOUISVILLE, KY — May 12, 2009— The Louisville Medal of Honor 2011 Convention Host Committee and the City of Louisville jointly announce the Congressional Medal of Honor Society selects Louisville to host its 2011 national convention, a first for the city and the state. The convention will be held September 27, 2011 – October 1, 2011.

May 04

Humana Military Healthcare Services Sponsors Inaugural Escarosa Independence Weekend

Funds raised will assist disabled veterans transitioning back to civilian life
 
  
LOUISVILLE, KY — May 04, 2009— Humana Military Healthcare Services, the TRICARE contractor for the South Region, announces its sponsorship of the inaugural Escarosa Independence Weekend held May 14-17, 2009 in Pensacola, Florida.  Proceeds from the weekend’s events will go to the Independence Fund, a veteran run, charitable foundation supporting the nation’s disabled veterans through tools, therapies and guidance.

Apr 30

Humana Military Healthcare Services partners with the Military Warriors Support Foundation and Valero Texas Open to “Honor Our Heroes”

Wounded, ill, and injured warriors will enjoy the tournament from a private skybox overlooking the 18th green
 
  
LOUISVILLE, KY — April 30, 2009— Humana Military Healthcare Services, TRICARE contractor for the South Region, is proud to announce its partnership with the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF), and Golf San Antonio to honor and host service members injured in Iraq and Afghanistan at this year’s Valero Texas Open, May 14-17, 2009.

Apr 14

Humana Military Healthcare Services partners with Broward Navy Days to hold Fleet Week 2009 Port Everglades

Week-long celebration honors service members from Coast Guard, Marines and Navy
 
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — April 14, 2009— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), TRICARE contractor for the South Region, will partner with Broward Navy Days to hold Fleet Week 2009 Port Everglades, April 27 - May 2, 2009. This annual event brings together men and women of the maritime services and the south Florida community.

Apr 08

Humana Military Healthcare Services Financially Supports the Creation of the Fisher House for Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA

New house will offer “home away from home” to military families 
 
 
LOUISVILLE, KY — April 8, 2009— Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), TRICARE contractor for the South Region, announces its sponsorship of a new Fisher House being built in Augusta, Georgia at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center.

Mar 16

Humana Military Healthcare Services Offers Continuing Medical Education Course for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Online course available through joint partnership with the University of Louisville 
 
  
LOUISVILLE, KY — March 16, 2009— Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) – Humana Military Healthcare Services, TRICARE contractor for the South Region, is partnering with the University of Louisville to jointly sponsor a new continuing medical education course (CME) for physicians.

Mar 12

Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives URAC HIPPA Privacy Re-accreditation


LOUISVILLE, KY — March 12, 2009   — Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), received their first re-accreditation for  Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy from URAC.

Feb 17

Humana Military Healthcare Services’ Commitment to Ethics and Compliance Recognized by Defense Industry Initiative


LOUISVILLE, KY — February 17, 2009   — Humana Military Healthcare Services has announced their new designation as a signatory member to the Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and Conduct (DII).

Jan 26

Availity Enables Real-Time Electronic TRICARE Transactions with Humana Military Healthcare Services in Three Southern States

Availity® Health Information Network offers providers access to Beneficiary Eligibility and Benefits as well as Claim Status Inquiry

JACKSONVILLE, FL — January 26, 2009   — Availity, LLC, a leading health information network, today announced its partnership with Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc. (Humana Military) to provide network health care providers in Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas with the ability to conduct real-time Eligibility and Benefits Inquiry and Claim Status Inquiry transactions via the Availity® Health Information Network, a secure web portal.

For Media Inquiries Only, Contact:

Julie Ice
Director, Legislative and Public Affairs
Humana Military Healthcare Services
EMAIL: jice@humana.com
 
Last Update: October 15, 2009