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Ramstein hosts healthcare symposium to inform beneficiaries

October 6, 2023
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Zach Finney, 86th Medical Group Pharmacy Flight commander, speaks about the standard of care for prescription medicine during a healthcare symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 28. The symposium was designed to provide beneficiaries with information about off-base medical care, including prescription medication. Prescriptions and referrals for off-base specialty care must come from an approved Military Treatment Facility. Photos by Airman Trevor Calvert
Sarah Jaeger, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center host nation liaison, answers a question during a healthcare symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 28. As the host nation advisor, Jaeger provides support to U.S. patients being treated in German hospitals and assists with transfers between host nation and U.S. facilities.
A healthcare symposium audience member takes part in a survey at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 28. The symposium was designed to provide beneficiaries with information about off-base medical care, including outpatient referrals. There are 650 outpatient referrals to off-base facilities monthly, which are mostly made up of physical therapy, gynecology and dermatology appointments.
(Left) A pamphlet sits on a table during a healthcare symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 28. More than 80 people attended the healthcare symposium to learn about topics such as the differences between on and off-base healthcare and the services one can expect off-base.
Angela Karnes-Padron, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center organizational psychologist, talks about the Near Patient Program during a healthcare symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 28. The NPP was launched in 2021 and is available for beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime Overseas and TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas seeking care from civilian health care providers. The NPP helps these beneficiaries by answering medical questions, breaking down local medical practices, and helping bridge cultural gaps and nuances.
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