What is the federal Hospital Preparedness Program?
The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) is a federal initiative
providing funding and guidance to enhance the readiness of the
U.S. health care system for emergencies and disasters.
The HPP supports the formation of Health Care Coalitions (HCCs),
which are partnerships among health care organizations within a
geographic area. These coalitions ensure resource availability,
information sharing, and coordinated response efforts.
Since 2002, the HPP has allocated over $6.8 billion to prepare 62
jurisdictions, including all states and major metropolitan areas,
and has established 326 HCCs nationwide.
The program also aids in the National Special Pathogen System,
focusing on improving patient outcomes and health care recovery
post-disasters.
