In order to mitigate the effects of natural or man-made disasters on U.S. citizens’ health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to identify patients at risk and keep health providers informed during crises events through a combination of information gathered by electronic medical record systems and social media.

In order to mitigate the effects of natural or man-made disasters on U.S. citizens’ health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to identify patients at risk and keep health providers informed during crises events through a combination of information gathered by electronic medical record systems and social media.