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Bridging Gaps, Building Resilience: Healthcare Ready 2024
Executive Summary
For nearly 20 years, Healthcare Ready has served as a trusted leader in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to strengthen the healthcare supply chain during crises. Established in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, our organization has responded to almost 200 disasters across all 50 states and U.S. territories, ensuring that impacted communities—especially the most vulnerable—have uninterrupted access to critical medicines, medical supplies, and healthcare services. As a Department of Homeland Security-designated Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC), Healthcare Ready provides reliable information, fosters strategic partnerships, and implements innovative solutions to enhance healthcare resilience.
In 2024, our efforts were more crucial than ever. From managing supply chain disruptions caused by hurricanes, domestic transportation challenges like port strikes, and infrastructure failures such as the collapse of the FSK Bridge, Healthcare Ready played a pivotal role in coordinating resources, delivering lifesaving aid, and advocating for stronger healthcare infrastructure. Our flagship disaster response platform , RxOpen, served over 630,000 users seeking information during disasters in 2024, with more than 200,000 people relying on it for pharmacy and healthcare facility updates in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Through daily data updates and targeted insights to address supply chain vulnerabilities, we helped support proactive responses to mitigate medication shortages, restore access to essential healthcare services, and empower communities with the tools needed to withstand crises.
Our work extends beyond immediate disaster response. In 2024, we deepened our commitment to long-term resilience by expanding partnerships, launching capacity-building initiatives, and advancing public-private collaboration to ensure sustainable preparedness solutions. By leveraging our extensive network and expertise, Healthcare Ready continues to be a vital force in protecting healthcare infrastructure and public health. As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system—one that is prepared for the challenges of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow.