The Public Health and Medical Response to Disasters: Federal Authority and Funding

Lister, Sarah A.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Emergency management;    Emergency medicine;    Emergency medical services;   

RP-ID  :  RL33579
RP-ID  :  RL33579_2008Aug01

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report examines (1) the authorities and coordinating mechanisms of the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in providing routine assistance, and assistance pursuant to emergency or major disaster declarations and/or public health emergency determinations; (2) mechanisms to assure a coordinated federal response to public health and medical emergencies, and overlaps or gaps in agency responsibilities; and (3) existing mechanisms, potential gaps, and proposals for financing the costs of a response to public health and medical emergencies.