2025 Optimizing CORE MTFs Training – Enhancing Readiness and Care

Alexandria, VA US
September 9, 2025 to September 12, 2025

This training event focuses on the ability to bolster readiness of the force, as well as attract and retain more clinically complex care. Invitees include all DHN leaders and Military Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) leaders from the MTFs that comprise our readiness “core”, along with select supporting MTFs. Our overarching objectives for this training event are to (a) clearly define the roles, responsibilities and expectations of the identified MTFs, and (b) ensure we have alignment on policies, resources, training, and clinical & business processes to achieve the goals we set for each MTF that is part of this readiness “core”.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, physician associates/physician assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and healthcare executives. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Explain the expectations set for the CORE Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and illustrate how they align with broader DHA goals.
  2. Interpret the Reconciliation Funding and investment strategies in MTFs to demonstrate their impact on Access to Care and Readiness..
  3. Demonstrate how to apply best practices in specialty care access, template management, and appointing to enhance Prime capacity.
  4. Describe the universal privileging process and analyze its implications for Clinical Quality Management.
  5. Summarize how to maintain solvency in IRIS, explain incentive structures, and evaluate data quality related to performance and personnel availability.
  6. Recognize current capabilities and challenges within MHS GENESIS and Revenue Cycle, and discuss potential future enhancements.
  7. Identify and explain strategies to leverage DHA capabilities in support of CORE goals to “keep care in and bring care in.”
  8. Interpret the Human Capital Distribution Plan, DM2 model, and MTF Unit Manning Document to illustrate their role in workforce planning.
  9. Explain the importance of MTF maintenance and equipment in sustaining operational readiness.
  10. Describe the current TRICARE T-5 contract and summarize its key provisions.
  11. Outline the DoD VA Strategic Objectives and identify opportunities for interagency collaboration.
  12. Summarize effective communication and public affairs strategies across DHA, Networks, and MTFs to enhance stakeholder engagement.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.50 AAPA

    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 11.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 11.50 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 11.50 ACHE

    By attending this program offered by DHA, J-7, CEPO, participants may earn up to 11.50 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.

  • 11.50 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 11.50 continuing education credits.

  • 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 11.50 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 11.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 11.50 Attendance
  • 11.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 11.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
09/02/2025
Course expires: 
09/23/2025
Event starts: 
09/09/2025 - 7:30am EDT
Event ends: 
09/12/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
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The Westin Alexandria, Old Town
400 Courthouse Sq
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States

The CORE MTF Presenters. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 11.50 AAPA

    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 11.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 11.50 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 11.50 ACHE

    By attending this program offered by DHA, J-7, CEPO, participants may earn up to 11.50 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.

  • 11.50 ADA CERP

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 11.50 continuing education credits.

  • 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 11.50 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 11.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 11.50 Attendance
  • 11.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 11.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Sep 23, 2025.

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