Annual resource management training: understanding novel tools used to effectively manage the Army Medical Command's resources

The US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) maintains the responsibility to provide care to a multi-million service member and family beneficiary population across the globe. Providing care for a population of this size requires tremendous coordination, leadership, and resources. Financially, this mission...

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Published in:The Armed Forces Comptroller 2016-03, Vol.61 (2), p.38
Main Author: McGee, Jarrod
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appropriations
Armed forces
Chief financial officers
Federal budget
Health care
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Summary:The US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) maintains the responsibility to provide care to a multi-million service member and family beneficiary population across the globe. Providing care for a population of this size requires tremendous coordination, leadership, and resources. Financially, this mission is accomplished through the effective management of a very large budget and resource pool. The budget is spread across multiple appropriations including (but not limited to): Defense Health Program (DHP), Operations and Maintenance; Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation; and Procurement. The largest appropriation is the DHP Operations and Maintenance. Each facility in MEDCOM has a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These CFOs are typically Soldiers in the 70C, Healthcare Resource Manager, area of concentration. If there is not an assigned 70C, there is generally a civilian budget officer acting as CFO. MEDCOM resource managers are skilled, board certified, and most retain graduate or post-graduate degrees. Resource managers are required to complete a one-year internship, which culminates in a comprehensive oral examination.
ISSN:0004-2188