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The U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command hosted a two-day summit in honor of Healthcare Technology Management Week, featuring experts from across the Department of Defense (DOD). The summit focused on the importance of healthcare technology management professionals, who are responsible for maintaining medical equipment and devices. The gathering emphasized the need for adapting to future battlefield conditions and evolving technologies, and for medical devices to be as far forward as possible in large-scale combat operations.
Healthcare Technology Management Professionals: The Unsung Heroes in the U.S. Department of Defense
Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) professionals play a critical role in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), maintaining nearly 90,000 medical devices and ensuring seamless medical care for the operational force. They are particularly invaluable in deployment scenarios, such as in Afghanistan, where their expertise significantly reduces loss of life.
In May, the U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command recognised these unsung heroes by hosting a two-day summit at Fort Detrick during Healthcare Technology Management Week. This event attracted HTM experts from across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other DoD agencies, offering a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and project updates.
Adapting to future battlefield conditions and evolving technology is a top priority for HTM leaders. Advancements in AI and additive manufacturing necessitate a leaner, more agile fighting force. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Deanna Hughes, senior warrant officer adviser to the Army surgeon general, emphasised the urgency of adapting and expanding medical device deployment during large-scale combat operations.
During the event, the 2025 Dean Ohlsen HTM Awards of Excellence were presented to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Richard Hendricks, Staff Sgt. Yazmin Sheridan, and Wendell Johnson. These prestigious awards, named after HTM pioneer Sgt. Maj. Dean R. Ohlsen, honour outstanding contributions to the HTM community within the DoD.
HTM Week serves to highlight the significant work and contributions of HTM professionals in ensuring medical readiness and maintaining the health and safety of service members and their families. According to Command Sgt. Maj. Gabriel Wright, “You can’t do the patient care without providing maintenance to those pieces of equipment, so I want to thank all of you.”
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