Helping Communities Prepare for Disasters or Emergencies

As a healthcare coalition, the North Central Florida HealthCare Coalition (NCFHCC) coordinates preparedness and resilience through all sectors of the healthcare system. The NCFHCC encompasses an 11-county region: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union counties. A healthcare coalition is a collaborative network of organizations...
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Helping Communities Prepare for Disasters or Emergencies

Benefits of Membership

New CMS requirements strongly recommend that healthcare facilities join a local health care coalition.

Participate in Trainings & Exercises

Coalition members have the opportunity to participate in trainings, drills, and tabletop exercises that help enhance the facility’s emergency preparedness.

Apply for Project Funding

Each year, the Coalition announces an open call for project funding, which is another benefit only available to members.

Access Preparedness Resources

As a Coalition, we keep our members abreast of CMS emergency preparedness rules as well as the Governor’s emergency rule. Members also benefit from regional coordination and the sharing of resources, policy, and best practices both prior to and during an event.

Get the Latest Coalition News

Stay informed on the latest Coalition news, planning information and resources, upcoming training and exercise opportunities, and the latest CMS updates.
January 27, 2020
Coalition members can now receive free training to improve various clinical functions through technical assistance provided by Alliant Health Solutions (AHS), which is not associated with the Coalition. This is possible...
January 27, 2020
On September 30, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a final rule (regulation) regarding burden reduction for healthcare. This was in direct action to President Trump's...
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