The Present and Future of NEXT-Alliance Featured in The Pacific Medic
August 2025 – Camp Humphreys, Korea — NEXT-A is honored to be featured in the August 2025 issue of The Pacific Medic, the official publication of the U.S. Army’s 65th Medical Brigade. The article, “The Present and Future of NEXT-Alliance”, highlights NEXT-A’s mission to strengthen the ROK–U.S. alliance through bilingual medical readiness, innovation, and collaboration.
The feature covers the landmark KATUSA Healthcare Optimization Think Tank, which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the KATUSA program by bringing together U.S. Forces Korea medical personnel, KATUSA soldiers, and Korean Armed Forces Nursing Academy cadets. The event emphasized both language interoperability in emergency care and the role of artificial intelligence in advancing medical diagnostics and treatment.