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 120 STAT. 2286

PUBLIC LAW 109–364—OCT. 17, 2006 an assessment of, and recommendations for, sustaining the military health care services being provided to members of the Armed Forces, retirees, and their families. (2) UTILIZATION OF OTHER EFFORTS.—In preparing the report, the task force shall take into consideration the findings and recommendations included in the Healthcare for Military Retirees Task Group of the Defense Business Board, previous Government Accountability Office reports, studies and reviews by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, and any other studies or research conducted by organizations regarding program and organizational improvements to the military health care system. (3) ELEMENTS.—The assessment and recommendations (including recommendations for legislative or administrative action) shall include measures to address the following: (A) Wellness initiatives and disease management programs of the Department of Defense, including health risk tracking and the use of rewards for wellness. (B) Education programs focused on prevention awareness and patient-initiated health care. (C) The ability to account for the true and accurate cost of health care in the military health system. (D) Alternative health care initiatives to manage patient behavior and costs, including options and costs and benefits of a universal enrollment system for all TRICARE users. (E) The appropriate command and control structure within the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces to manage the military health system. (F) The adequacy of the military health care procurement system, including methods to streamline existing procurement activities. (G) The appropriate mix of military and civilian personnel to meet future readiness and high-quality health care service requirements. (H) The beneficiary and Government cost sharing structure required to sustain military health benefits over the long term. (I) Programs focused on managing the health care needs of Medicare-eligible military beneficiaries. (J) Efficient and cost effective contracts for health care support and staffing services, including performance-based requirements for health care provider reimbursement. (d) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.— (1) COMPENSATION.—Each member of the task force who is a member of the Armed Forces or a civilian officer or employee of the United States shall serve without compensation (other than compensation to which entitled as a member of the Armed Forces or an officer or employee of the United States, as the case may be). Other members of the task force shall be treated for purposes of section 3161 of title 5, United States Code, as having been appointed under subsection (b) of such section. (2) OVERSIGHT.—The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall oversee the activities of the task force.

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