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TRICARE  

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  • TRICARE is the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD's) medical entitlement program that covers eligible uniformed services beneficiaries for medically necessary care. Eligible beneficiaries may receive care either at a DOD military treatment facility or from a TRICARE authorized civilian provider. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; TRICARE, Military Health System]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/TRICARE

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