Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 11, 2020

Emergency Preparedness for Every Emergency

Effective Health Care Provider Emergency Planning

Sound, timely planning provides the foundation for effective emergency management. The response to an emergency can impact an entire community and can involve numerous medical and public health entities, including health care provider systems, public health departments, emergency medical services, medical laboratories, individual health practitioners, and medical support services.

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