Standing Committee on Medical and Public Health Research During Large-Scale Emergency Events

Emerging infectious disease events present a threat to national security, and improved efforts to coordinate the response both domestically and with international partners are required. SARS, MERS and the threat of pandemic influenza are additional examples of why a global health security agenda is required.

The meeting will provide attendees an overview of the underlying principles of the IOM’s concept of a care continuum and crisis standards of care, including an update on its recent report on indicators and triggers.

As many elements of the Affordable Care Act health reform will be implemented by the end of 2014, it is clear there will continue to be significant changes to the U.S. health system. This session will highlight key themes and opportunities that were identified at a recent Institute of Medicine workshop on this topic

Modeling Resources for States and Local Health Departments: 2013 PHP Summit Workshop

Engaging the Public in Critical Disaster Planning and Decision Making: 2013 PHP Summit Workshop

Workshop focused on integrating environmental health into a broader spectrum of undergraduate coursework