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Congress should allocate sufficient funds to support and maintain a robust public health infrastructure and population health.

Federal, state, and local policymakers should plan for and mitigate potential natural hazards.

Federal, state, and local governments should engage in post-disaster recovery efforts that reach all populations, including older adults, people with disabilities, and their

Policymakers should take steps to foster housing stability during declared emergencies.

Public transportation providers should receive sufficient funding to ensure a clean and safe operating environment for employees and riders during public health emergencies.

Federal and state governments should encourage coverage and payment of telehealth services for eligible beneficiaries to improve access and the quality of

States should simplify estate planning. This includes allowing the use of electronic wills or trusts to govern the distribution of property at death.

Policymakers and health care administrators must conduct adequate emergency preparedness planning to avoid scarcity of medical equipment, supplies, and personnel

Policymakers should collaborate to identify, develop, fund, and implement timely, effective response plans for national, state, and local public health crises.

Health care providers and individuals should be educated about behavioral risk factors for contracting and spreading serious communicable diseases.