VA and DOD Health Care Collaboration
A June 2025 GAO report urges the VA and DOD to evaluate and expand health care sharing agreements to improve veteran care and reduce costs. With 185 agreements in place, the agencies must adopt performance metrics and systematic strategies for greater impact. Read the key findings and implications.
Rising Costs and Shifting Competition: A GAO Review of TRICARE Contracts
GAO's 2025 review of TRICARE contracts reveals rising costs, reduced competition, and structural changes in DOD healthcare agreements worth $168 billion. The report highlights trends in pricing, contract modifications, and oversight challenges.