The new report, Ready or Not 2023: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, released by Trust for America’s Health, measures states’ readiness to respond to a spectrum of health emergencies and to provide ongoing public health services. The report gives federal and state health officials and policymakers actionable data and recommends policies to improve the nation’s emergency preparedness at a time when health emergencies are increasing. The report’s findings showed both areas of strength within the nation’s public health system and areas that need attention.

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