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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, exchanges patches with Tech. Sgt. Amanda Chase, TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration flight chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2023. TOPA assists and educates patients on the benefits and entitlements of TRICARE program options, transfer enrollment, provide claims assistance, resolve TRICARE problems and file grievances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
Members of the 35th Medical Group’s TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight discuss the upcoming changes with Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2023. The TOPA Flight strives to provide exceptional administrative support services to assist beneficiaries with their healthcare needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
Members of the 35th Medical Group’s TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight discuss the transfer of medical documents from physical copies to a digital format with Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2023. TOPA is responsible for outpatient records, benefits counseling, patient travel, release of information, referral management center, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act considerations and medical referrals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Entzminger, TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight records noncommissioned officer in charge, explains the process of transferring medical records from physical to digital copies during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2023. TOPA assists and educates patients on the benefits and entitlements of TRICARE program options, transfer enrollment, provide claims assistance, resolve TRICARE problems and file grievances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)