The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD[HA]) is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD[P&R]) for all Department of Defense health and force health protection policies, programs, and …

The ASD(HA) is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) for all DOD health and force health protection policies, programs, and activities, and for the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.

Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. In this role, he was the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Undersecretary of Defense...

The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD[HA]) is a civilian, Senate-confirmed official who serves as the chief medical adviser to the Secretary of Defense and oversees health policy and budgeting across the system, as well as directing the …

A political appointee responsible for the United States Department of Defense's Military Health System, the ASD (HA) is an Executive Service Level IV official. He or she is nominated by the president of the United States, and confirmed by the United States Senate.

The secretary of defense oversees the Defense Department and acts as the principal defense policymaker and advisor. The deputy secretary of defense is in charge of the Defense Department’s...

Our MHS saves lives on the battlefield, combats infectious disease around the world, and is responsible for providing health services through military hospitals and clinics, also known as "military...

Ms. Seileen Mullen served as the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Prior to her present role, she served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health...

Dr. Steve Ferrara is currently serving as the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. In this role, he is the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness for all Department of Defense health and force health protection policies, programs, and activities.

The mission of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs is to provide policy and planning oversight for DoD homeland defense and mission...