Healthcare Leaders Warn Nation Not Fully Prepared For The Next Disaster
Executive Summary
A coalition of health care companies wants the federal government to further strengthen the nation’s readiness to ensure the public health when the next disaster hits. Communication through a central point of command is essential, they say.
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