What is the purpose of AFI41-102?
AFI41-102 establishes the policies and procedures for the Air Force Medical Expense and Performance Reporting System (MEPRS) in fixed military medical and dental treatment facilities.

Who is responsible for implementing and maintaining MEPRS in fixed military medical and dental treatment facilities?
The Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Commander or designee is responsible for implementing and maintaining MEPRS.

What is the main goal of MEPRS?
The main goal of MEPRS is to provide accurate, timely, and auditable data on the cost and utilization of medical and dental resources in fixed military treatment facilities.

Why is it necessary to collect MEPRS data?
MEPRS data is collected to support resource allocation decisions, measure performance, assess the efficiency and effectiveness of medical and dental programs, and comply with reporting requirements.

What types of data are collected by MEPRS?
MEPRS collects data on manpower, workload, cost, and other resource utilization variables related to medical and dental services provided in fixed military treatment facilities.

How often is MEPRS data reported?
MEPRS data is reported monthly, within seven working days of the end of each month.

Are all fixed military medical and dental treatment facilities required to report MEPRS data?
Yes, all fixed military medical and dental treatment facilities, including active duty, guard, and reserve units, are required to report MEPRS data.

Can MEPRS data be used to identify individual patient healthcare usage?
No, MEPRS data is not designed or intended to identify individual patient healthcare usage.

Can MEPRS data be accessed and used by non-medical personnel?
MEPRS data can be accessed and used by authorized non-medical personnel for resource allocation, budgeting, planning, research, and other purposes related to medical and dental services.