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Clinical Improvement Priorities

The DHA Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Paul Cordts, is responsible for implementation of these priorities in support of the DHA Director and the AD-HCA


Safety, Quality Care, Transparency Meet or Exceed Industry Standards, Top Doctor Says

News • Jan. 17, 2025

Continual fine-tuning and the use of reviews mean military families and veterans will have successful outcomes.


Military hospitals and clinics recognized with 5-star Care Transitions ratings

News • Jan. 13, 2026

The rating reflects how patients judged their discharge planning and follow-up instructions after an inpatient stay.


Walter Reed earns MHS Excellence in High Reliability Award

News • June 04, 2026

This award recognizes advancing high reliability practices driving continuous process improvement, safer patient care, patient engagement, and better outcomes.


Exceptional Military Health Leaders Honored with Presidential Rank Awards

News • Jan. 14, 2025

The Presidential Rank Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the federal government


Safety first! How leadership drives high reliability

News • Sept. 19, 2025

The Defense Health Agency is committed to high reliability in military medicine, driven by leadership at every level.


Fifteen Military Hospitals Receive Leapfrog's Highest Safety Grade

News • Nov. 15, 2024

The Defense Health Agency announced 15 military hospitals got an “A” rating in Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade Fall 2024 assessment.


Sixteen Military Hospitals Receive Leapfrog's Highest Safety Grade

News • May 01, 2025

A hospital must meet specific criteria to be eligible for participation in the Leapfrog safety assessment.


15 military hospitals receive Leapfrog's highest hospital safety grade

News • May 06, 2026

These hospital safety grades highlight the Defense Health Agency’s core commitment to safe, high-quality medical care for our patients.


Defense Health Agency Hospitals Honored for Surgical Excellence

News • Nov. 27, 2024

Three Defense Health Agency hospitals have been recognized for their outstanding surgical care.