We unite public, private, and nonprofit partners to ensure equitable access to health services during crises — and strengthen community resilience before the next disaster strikes.
What We Do
From preparedness to response to recovery, we work at every phase of the emergency cycle to improve health outcomes.
Collaborating with communities and nonprofits to enhance healthcare access in disaster-affected areas. We leverage a broad network to identify unmet needs and match them to available resources.
Learn More →Providing resources to prepare health responders, communities, and private sector partners for effective disaster response and recovery across the full emergency management cycle.
Learn More →Uniting public and private sectors to improve health service delivery during emergencies. Strong partnerships are the foundation of effective, equitable crisis response.
Learn More →Who We Are
In early 2025, Health Response Alliance was created to develop a platform for collaboration on resilience initiatives and response activities — building on the lessons of COVID-19 to maintain effective response capabilities from the national to local levels for all types of health emergencies.
We work at the intersection of public health, emergency management, and the private sector — the space where critical gaps too often go unfilled.
Latest from HRA
HHS sent letters ending a large share of SAMHSA grant funding, with significant implications for disaster-affected communities already facing elevated overdose risk.
The ASPR strategic plan reads like more than a routine refresh — it signals a shift in posture, incentives, and how the federal government defines its preparedness role.
Health access during emergencies is being shaped less by disasters themselves and more by the systems people depend on before a crisis begins.
In our first months, HRA sprinted alongside partners to get a pilot ready for peak hurricane season — build something useful, test it, and be ready to support action.
Whether you represent a public health agency, a nonprofit, or a private sector partner — we want to hear from you.
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