§ 370.5 - Responsibilities.

(a) In carrying out the provisions of this charter part, the Chair, DHC, shall:

(1) Advise the ASD(HA) on policy changes required to improve wartime readiness and the delivery of health care.

(2) Advise the ASD(HA) on coordination with other Federal agencies to enhance health care delivery.

(3) Develop and maintain health objectives with appropriate tasks and priorities approved by the ASD(HA) that:

(i) Increase the wartime medical readiness of the Military Departments.

(ii) Increase the productivity, efficiency, and economy of the Armed Forces health care system without unnecessary duplication of resources.

(iii) Enhance recruitment, retention, training, and use of health care professionals within the Armed Forces health care system to meet Military Service requirements.

(iv) Improve the effectiveness of the direct and indirect health care delivery system to meet the demands of the eligible beneficiary population.

(b) The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) shall report to the Secretary of Defense on any issue of importance that comes before the DHC and that warrants the Secretary's consideration.