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

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

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

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

Legislation should authorize nonjudicial surrogate decisionmaking in the event that an incapacitated patient has not executed an advance directive. Such legislation should:

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

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

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