WASHINGTON D.C.

The Federal healthcare landscape is complex, often overlooked, yet critically important for medical device manufacturers. This Federal Market Primer delivers a concise, data-rich overview of the two largest U.S. federal health systems — the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Tailored for the device sector, it outlines how care is structured, where procurement happens, and which clinical priorities drive adoption. From OR Committees to Biomedical Engineering and Prosthetics, this guide demystifies federal access dynamics and illustrates how the VA and DoD can influence broader national device uptake.