Health Services Systems Management

70Ds are commissioned officers who enable and transform our system of health by leading IM/IT-enabled efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation across the Army Medical Department, the Military Health System, and in the federal sector in peace and in war.

As Medical Service Corps officers and healthcare IM/IT professionals, 70Ds have continued to distinguish themselves in improving every aspect of healthcare, from the combat zone to garrison. The work demands leadership, business knowledge, and IM/IT skills. The team involves a diverse collection of civilians, military, clinicians, and administrators which, together, comprise the IM/IT workforce. The results are better outcomes across the administrative and clinical spectrum. The beneficiaries are our Warfighters, their families, and our veterans.

Permanent U.S. residency

Selected 70Bs are designated 70D on or about their 8th year. 

Upon designation, officers are scheduled to attend the Medical Information Management Course (MIMC), which is conducted in two phases – Phase I is distance learning and Phase II is in residence at Fort Sam Houston. There are many 70Bs who begin tracking as 70D earlier in their career, and are afforded the opportunity to train and work as 70Ds until formally designated.