Military Medical Care System: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Manpower and Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, Ninety-ninth Congress, First Session, September 19, 24; October 8, 1985

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Page 91 - We conclude that the Government is not liable under the Federal Tort Claims Act for injuries to servicemen where the injuries arise out of or are in the course of activity incident to service.
Page 14 - Its responsiveness to the needs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for operations analysis.
Page 91 - Rico, as well as the systems provided under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers
Page 21 - Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, I am Lieutenant General Quinn H. Becker, The Surgeon General of the Army. I...
Page 91 - ... including the conducting of clinical studies or investigations, if such person is assigned to a foreign area or detailed for service with other than a Federal agency or institution, or if the circumstances...
Page 124 - Use on Fruits and Vegetables Intended to be Served or Sold Raw to Consumers...
Page 164 - ... spouses and children of members of the uniformed services who are on active duty for a period of more than thirty days, the Secretary of Defense, after consulting with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, shall contract, under the authority of this section, for medical care for those persons under such insurance, medical service, or health plans as he considers appropriate.
Page 163 - Denver, administers the program under the policy guidance and operational direction of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). OCHAMPUS contracts with fiscal agents, such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans and Mutual of Omaha, to process and pay claims.
Page 116 - American Board of Medical Specialties; • American Hospital Association; • American Medical Association; • Association of American Medical Colleges; and • Council of Medical Specialty Societies.
Page 21 - I would be happy to answer any questions that you might have. Thank you very much. [The prepared statement of Mr.

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