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Lenard H Ross¹, F Matthew Mihelic

¹Center for Homeland Security Studies, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.

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The U.S. healthcare system is technologically vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks. Proactive planning is crucial for healthcare resilience against EMP disruptions and all-hazards preparedness.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Systems Analysis
National Security Threats
Disaster Preparedness

Background:

The U.S. healthcare system's reliance on technology creates significant vulnerability to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks.
National defense strategies acknowledge the EMP threat, but the healthcare sector has largely overlooked this risk.
Lack of specific healthcare planning for EMP events poses a substantial challenge to patient care continuity.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical vulnerability of the U.S. healthcare system to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) events.
To emphasize the urgent need for the healthcare community to recognize and plan for EMP threats.
To advocate for the development and implementation of mitigation strategies to ensure healthcare system resilience.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the U.S. healthcare system's technological dependencies.
Review of existing national defense planning regarding EMP threats.
Assessment of current healthcare disaster preparedness in relation to EMP scenarios.

Main Results:

The U.S. healthcare infrastructure is highly susceptible to widespread disruption from an EMP event due to technological sophistication.
There is a significant gap in awareness and preparedness for EMP threats within the healthcare sector.
Current all-hazards disaster planning inadequately addresses the unique challenges posed by EMP.

Conclusions:

Recognizing the EMP threat is the first step toward safeguarding the U.S. healthcare system.
Implementing proactive mitigation strategies can preserve critical healthcare functions during EMP-related disruptions.
Integrating EMP preparedness into broader disaster planning is essential for national health security.