The 2025 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium, held in Nashville, Tennessee, August 26-28, 2025 focused on the latest and modern information technology projects and research across the Military Health System. During the week, breakout session speakers covered a variety of topics like AI in health care, health informatics, new tools and technology, healthcare innovation, enterprise capabilities, and issues concerning the IT workforce, as well as opportunities to address senior leaders. (Photo by Robert Hammer, Defense Health Agency) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Image: DoD
By: FEDweek StaffThe Defense Health Agency is offering buyouts to more than 700 civilian employees. Those who accept would receive lump-sum payouts, according to a report published by Stars and Stripes.
Interested employees were required to submit their applications for the buyouts shortly after the announcement was put forth. Stars and Stripes reported that DHA did not provide further details of the conditions the buyouts would entail.
The Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Authority, the agency that handles such buyout plans throughout the federal government, is handling the plan. It is authorized to offer employees a one-time payment of $25,000 to leave their jobs.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns that the cutbacks could adversely affect delivery of health care to service members, their dependents and other beneficiaries of the military health care system.
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