Summary: Cmdr. Sam Schaffzin (CMS) and Thomas Novak (ONC) offer the federal perspective on how smooth data exchange and multi-level preparedness are essential in responding to state and national emergencies – and how health systems and community organizations can participate in the response. Recorded at HIMSS 2018. References in episode: “From Katrina to Wildfires: Leveraging Tech in Disaster Response” (Karen DeSalvo & Christine Petrin, Health Affairs 11-7-17); the National Response Framework
