Are You Getting Your Fair Share: Emergency Preparedness Funding for Health Providers

devteam@grantsoffice.com (Grants Office, LLC) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

There are all kinds of disasters that require emergency response. Some of them occur naturally like pandemic influenza and hurricanes. Others are man-made disasters such as exploding bombs and other terrorist attacks. No matter the cause, health care providers play an essential role in the aftermath of these events, caring for the sick and wounded. In addition, health care entities play a major role in preventing certain catastrophes like the spread of infectious diseases. States and other regulatory agencies require hospitals and other health care organizations to be prepared for and able to respond to such emergencies.

Health Care Emergency Preparedness Funding: New Matching Requirements

devteam@grantsoffice.com (Grants Office, LLC) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

HHS recently announced over $390 million in federal funding for the Hospital Preparedness Program. This is federal funding that passes through state health departments to health care providers. Fiscal year 2010 is the first year that the federal government is requiring a 10% match on federal funds. In other words, states and local providers must commit at least $1 for every $10 in federal contributions.

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Are You Getting Your Fair Share: Emergency Preparedness Funding for Health Providers

Health Care Emergency Preparedness Funding: New Matching Requirements