The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) seeks public comment to inform the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) funding formula. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of a rigorous process to evaluate potential modifications to the funding formula. These updates will enable ASPR to allocate federal funding in a way that reflects the current threat landscape that HPP recipients face and is informed by the experiences and perspectives of health care entities in the field.
This RFI will inform changes to the HPP funding formula, which is statutorily required and determines the distribution of HPP cooperative agreement funding to recipients. The formula consists of three components: a base amount determined by the HHS Secretary, a required adjustment based on population, and an amount based on significant unmet need and degree of risk. Through this request, ASPR seeks feedback on how it might change the data sources and information the agency uses to determine the formula’s risk component.
The RFI is open to comment from all members of the public. By taking the opportunity to share your input, you are helping ASPR continue to improve and strengthen the nation’s health care readiness. All comments must be received via the methods outlined in the full RFI by 10:59 PM on December 20, 2024.
For more information about the RFI, please view the full news release announcement.