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Committee raises drug supply, MHS Genesis and mental‑health access as Mr. Bass testifies on military health priorities
Summary
Keith Bass pledged to prioritize medical readiness, review accession medical policies linked to MHS Genesis, support care for anomalous health incidents and work with senators on domestic drug manufacturing and rural mental‑health access.
Keith Bass, the nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that if confirmed his highest priority would be ensuring medical readiness for forces, stabilizing the military health system and improving care delivery.
Senators pressed Mr. Bass on specific operational and programmatic medical issues. Senator Cotton raised concerns that MHS Genesis, the Defense Department’s electronic health record, is producing excess medical information that is deterring or delaying…
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