Preparedness measure clears Senate

Modern Healthcare (complimetary online subscription required): The Senate unanimously passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013 on Thursday. The legislation, which still needs House approval, was introduced by Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) to ensure that the U.S. has programs and policies in place to respond to medical and public health emergencies.

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