Statement from Healthcare Ready on the decision to suspend FDA approval of Mifepristone in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine vs. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Washington, April 12, 2023 – In a ruling that could have extensive implications for healthcare access and equity, a federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction that would undo the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the drug mifepristone as part of the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine vs. U.S. Food and Drug Administration case. (more)
Healthcare Ready following ongoing shortages of albuterol sulfate inhalation solution
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2023) Recently, Akorn Pharmaceuticals — one of the country’s leading manufacturers of albuterol sulfate inhalation solution commonly prescribed to more than 17 million Americans with symptoms of asthma, emphysema and other respiratory conditions — filed for bankruptcy and ceased all U.S. operations. (more)
Healthcare Ready report to Congress reveals communities are left vulnerable to future pandemics, disasters due to inconsistent regional capabilities
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) (January 31, 2023) — Healthcare Ready has released a report to Congress calling for greater federal oversight, and increased communication, coordination and preparedness among those responsible for organizing and responding to public health emergencies. The nonprofit organization works to strengthen the U.S. health care system and assist all communities in planning for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and disease pandemics. (more)
Healthcare Ready announces appointments to board of directors
WASHINGTON (December 21, 2022) Healthcare Ready — a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the U.S. health care system and assist all communities in planning for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and disease pandemics — recently announced the appointment of four leaders in the fields of infectious diseases, medical engagement, pharmaceuticals and the U.S. health care industry to officer positions on its board of directors. (more)
Healthcare Ready provides critical assistance and coordination resources following Hurricane Ian
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) (October 05, 2022) — After Hurricane Ian made landfall in southeast Florida on Sept. 28, knocking out power for millions, washing away roads, bridges, cars and homes while unleashing catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surges, Healthcare Ready — a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring patient access to healthcare in times of disasters — was immediately engaged to provide emergency assistance and coordination support to response efforts. (more)
New National Disaster Preparedness Poll Reveals How COVID-19 Worsens Systemic Barriers to Care for Medically Fragile Populations
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) (July 19, 2022) — Socioeconomic disparities and regional differences in preparedness education can impact a community’s outcomes from disasters as shown in the seventh annual national poll released today by Healthcare Ready. (more)
New Healthcare Ready Executive Director Brings More than a Decade of Global Health Readiness and Response Expertise to Expand Nonprofit’s Mission-Driven Work Addressing Health Equity
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) (June 14, 2022) — The chairman of the board of directors of Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit organization established in 2007 to help strengthen the US healthcare system and assist all communities in planning for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and disease pandemics, today announced Tom Cotter, MPH, as its new executive director. Cotter officially assumes this role on June 20, 2022. (more)
Healthcare Ready Announces 2021 “Heroes of the Supply Chain”
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) (February 15, 2022) — Healthcare Ready, a national nonprofit organization working with public/private partners to strengthen the resiliency of communities before, during, and after disasters, today announced its 2021 “Heroes of the Supply Chain” honorees. (more)
Healthcare Ready Awarded MacArthur Funds Supporting an Equitable Recovery
Washington, D.C. (July 27, 2021) — Healthcare Ready was awarded a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for its work centering COVID-19 recovery planning on historically underserved populations, which have suffered disparate burdens from the pandemic. (more)
New Findings Shed Light on Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color: Emotional and Economic Challenges Expected to Extend through 2023
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) (June 30, 2021) — Even with more than 300 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine having been administered in the US, a new research project shows the virus will continue to wreak emotional and economic havoc on vulnerable communities throughout America for years to come. (more)
6th Annual National Disaster Preparedness Poll: Racial, Demographic, and Regional Disparities Inform Critical Need to Increase Community Readiness Efforts Across the US
WASHINGTON—(BUSINESS WIRE) (June 29, 2021) Socioeconomic disparities are exacerbating a lack of preparedness for the next disaster or pandemic among people of color and vulnerable communities as shown in a national poll released today by Healthcare Ready. (more)
Healthcare Ready Receives Grants and Donations to Bolster COVID-19 Response
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) (July 15, 2020) — Healthcare Ready today announced it has recently received financial contributions from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), The AmerisourceBergen Foundation, the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the PhRMA Foundation to support its work responding to identified needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (more)
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Stanley Black & Decker Donate to Healthcare Ready, Expanding Nonprofit’s Capacity to Strengthen and Prepare US Healthcare Supply Chain during COVID-19
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE) (July 15, 2020) — Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit organization that strengthens healthcare supply chains through collaboration with public health and private sectors, today announced it has received $500,000 from Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and $100,000 from Stanley Black & Decker to help expand its work to build and enhance the resiliency of communities before, during and after disasters. (more)
New National Disaster Preparedness Poll Reveals Americans are More Concerned, Less Prepared for Future Crises
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 10, 2020) — Healthcare Ready, a national nonprofit organization focused on health preparedness and response, today released findings from its fifth annual “National Domestic Preparedness Survey,” revealing that participants’ concern about some disasters has increased significantly. (more)
Healthcare Ready’s Reflections on National Unrest Amid COVID-19
(June 3, 2020) – In light of the nationwide protests spurred by the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others, we, at Healthcare Ready, feel it is important to address this issue head on. (more)
Healthcare Ready Provides Critical Assistance and Coordination Resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 20, 2020) – With the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic growing globally and domestically, Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring patient access to healthcare in times of disasters, is working at its highest level of activation to provide ongoing assistance and coordination support to response efforts. (more)
Humanity Road: Novel Coronavirus
(February 5, 2020) – Humanity Road has activated to produce a special report with outbreak information in all current countries reporting confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The following report includes health agency information by country. (more)
FEMA Appoints 15 Members to the National Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2019) —Today, FEMA announced that Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor has appointed 15 members to FEMA’s National Advisory Council (NAC). (more)
FEMA Appoints Nicolette Louissaint to National Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2019) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on October 14, 2019 that Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor appointed 15 members to FEMA’s National Advisory Council (NAC). Among the appointees is Healthcare Ready’s Executive Director, Nicolette Louissaint, Ph.D., who will serve as the Public Health Representative for the next ter… (more)
Healthcare Ready Selects HDA’s Perry Fri As New Board Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 7, 2019) – Healthcare Ready today announces the selection of Perry Fri as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mr. Fri has served on the board since Healthcare Ready (formerly Rx Response) was founded in 2007 and brings over 25 years of expertise and leadership in healthcare and supply c… (more)
Poll Reveals Lack of Preparedness in The Face of Increasingly Frequent Disasters
One Week Ahead of Hurricane Season, Many Americans Remain Unprepared and Reliant on State and Local Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 29, 2019: Healthcare Ready today released a new national survey of 1,2… (more)
Healthcare Ready Executive Director Selected as Next Generation Leader
Awards Recognizes Nicolette Louissaint for Helping Communities Respond to Disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 18, 2018 –Healthcare Ready, a national nonprofit focused on improving the resiliency of healthcare systems to better meet communities’… (more)
Healthcare Ready Announces New Board Member
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 9, 2018 – Healthcare Ready announced today the appointment of Erin Horvath to its board of directors. Horvath is a seasoned leader with extensive expertise in healthcare supply chain operations and business continuity.
“Ms. Horvath’s experience managing daily supply chain operations during blue sky days, as well as times of crisis, st… (more)
For Third Consecutive Year, Poll Shows Americans Fear Natural Disasters More than Terrorism, Global Pandemic or Cyber-Attack Combined
With Hurricane Season Underway, the Majority of Americans Are Concerned about the Possibility of a Disaster, Yet Many Remain Unprepared
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 1… (more)
Patients Across the Globe Are Concerned with Losing Access to Medications Amid Disasters According to International Poll
Poll of 13 countries shows huge portion of patients can’t go more than one week witho… (more)
National Council of ISACs Celebrates its 15th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 16, 2018 – The National Council of Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (NCI) a cross-sector partnership providing a forum for sharing cyber and physical threats and mitigation strategies for the critical infrastructure sectors, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2018. The … (more)
Healthcare Ready Partners with Google to Help Improve Future Disaster Response Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 12, 2018 – Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit focused on improving the resiliency of healthcare systems to better meet health needs amid disaster, today announced its partnership with Google to develop a proof of concept for refining future disaster response through data analytics and collaboration. Healthcare Ready developed a (more)
Healthcare Ready Appoints New Board Chair
WASHINGTON, DC, October 11, 2017 – Healthcare Ready today announced the appointment of Bruce Altevogt, PhD, as board chair. Altevogt brings decades of expertise and involvement in health policy and healthcare preparedness and response.
“Dr. Altevogt’s extensive experience and work in both preparedness and broader health policy offers an invaluable perspective to our organization… (more)
Healthcare Ready Issues Urgent Guidance for Residents in the Path of Irma: Prepare Now for Health Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 8, 2017) —– As residents of Florida and the Southeast face one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic, Healthcare Ready, a non-profit organization meeting urgent health needs of people struck by disaster, are strongly encouraging urges those in the storm’s path to prepare for t… (more)
Healthcare Ready Provides Resources during Hurricane Harvey
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 25, 2017 –With Hurricane Harvey approaching the Texas coast, Healthcare Ready, an organization of private healthcare stakeholders and government response entities is working at its highest level of activation to provide ongoing needed assistance and coordination of response efforts. The following state… (more)
Healthcare Ready Names Nicolette Louissaint Executive Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 17, 2017 – Healthcare Ready announced today that Nicolette Louissaint, Ph.D., has been named executive director and board president. In this role, Dr. Louissaint will guide the strategic direction and lead the growth of the organization.
“Nicolette has a depth of experience in healthcare emergency preparedness and disaster response, which she brings to… (more)
Poll Shows Americans Still Fear Disasters Most
For the Second Year, Poll Shows Americans Fear Natural Disasters Affecting Their Communities More than Terrorism, Global Pandemic or Cyber-Attack Combined
At the Start of Hurricane Season, Results Indicate Majority of Americans are Concerned about the Possibility of a Disaster, but are Not Prepared.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 1, 2017: A new survey o… (more)
Healthcare Ready Provides Resources During Hurricane Matthew
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 6, 2016 – As Hurricane Matthew gets closer to making landfall on the mainland of the United States, Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring patient access to healthcare in times of disasters, is engaged to provide ongoing needed assistance and coordination of response efforts. The following stat… (more)
Emergency public health funds released with the passage of the CR, HcR looks to the response ahead
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 30, 2016 – Healthcare Ready celebrates the passage of $1.1 billion towards the Zika virus response efforts included in the continuing resolution (CR) voted on by Congress this week and signed into law by President Obama yesterday. The CR includes emergency funding urgently needed for the Zika response, which has already resulted in 3,625 cases in… (more)
Healthcare Ready Coordinates Response Efforts among Healthcare Stakeholders for Louisiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 19, 2016 – Following the devastating and historic flooding in Louisiana, Healthcare Ready, an organization of private healthcare stakeholders and government response entities has been working at its highest level of activation to provide ongoing needed assistance and coordination of response efforts. The fol… (more)
Healthcare Ready Announces Two New Directors; Bolsters Emergency Medical and Supply Chain Security Expertise
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 11, 2016 – Healthcare Ready announced today the appointment of Dr. Matt Minson and Greg Halvacs to its Board of Directors. Minson and Halvacs bring outstanding expertise and experience in healthcare preparedness and response, and global supply chain security.
“Matt’s experience shaping influential public health preparedness and respons… (more)
Poll Shows Americans Fear Natural Disasters Most
As Hurricane Season Begins Poll Shows Americans Fear Natural Disasters Affecting Their Communities More than Terrorism, Global Pandemic or Environmental Disasters Combined
Results Shows Weaknesses in How Americans Would Address Their Health Conditions During a Disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 1, 2016: As America approaches hurricane and tornado s… (more)
Healthcare Ready Elects Two New Directors; Builds on Science, Biodefense and Preparedness Policy Expertise
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 11, 2016 – Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit that works to protect patient access to healthcare in the face of disaster and disease through collaboration with public health and healthcare, today announced that Dr. Bruce Altevogt and Dr. Asha M. George have joined the organization’s Board of Directors.
“I am thrilled to welcome directors with … (more)
Healthcare Ready Names Two New Directors; Adds Expertise on Biosecurity and Public Health Preparedness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 26, 2016 – Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit that works to protect patient access to healthcare in the face of disaster and disease through collaboration with public health and healthcare, today announced that The Honorable Andrew Weber and Dara Lieberman have joined its board of directors.
Weber and Lieberman bring significant experience in the fie… (more)
Prevention Fund Support Letter to the House
The Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the House, U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader, U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable Tom Price, Chairman, Budget Committee
The Honorable Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member, Budget Committee
October 8, 2015
Dear Speaker Boehner, Leader Pelosi, Chairman Price and Ranki… (more)
Prevention Fund Support Letter to Hill Committee
The Honorable Fred Upton, Chairman
The Honorable Frank Pallone, Ranking Member
September 30, 2015
Dear Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Pallone:
On behalf of Healthcare Ready, a non-profit organization and public-private partnership dedicated to improving the health of every American, I’m writing to voice our strong opposition to the Reconciliation Instructions pro… (more)
Rx Response Selects Togorun to Support Life-Saving Emergency Relief Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2015 — Rx Response, a national nonprofit that strives to ensure patient access to medications during natural disasters and other emergencies, has anno… (more)
Rx Response Names Emily Lord Executive Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 12, 2015 – Rx Response, a nonprofit organization that helps ensure that the delivery of medicines and medical supplies is not disrupted during disasters, today announced that Emily Lo… (more)