Some critics argue that the window should be tightened so that passengers will be better prepared in case an emergency strikes early on, as it did on the Concordia.
Not only will the future mean too few beds and unsupportable drains on Medicaid and Medicare, Mr. Muennig said, but if an emergency strikes - a terrorist attack, an earthquake - the city health system's ability to respond may be compromised because all the beds will be full of diabetics.
"When an emergency strikes, it's critical that Americans are able to use 911 to reach those who can help," said Pai in a statement.
If (G-d forbid) an emergency strikes, you will be happy to have a plan in place.
How we do it: In 190 countries, UNICEF offices are there if emergency strikes – and to build back after.
When an emergency strikes, whether a sudden onset natural disaster or an armed conflict, children require special protection to ensure their safety and well-being.
When an emergency strikes, these workers are already in position in their communities and therefore well-placed to provide emergency health services in the critical first few hours and days before external help arrives.
When emergency strikes, and access to safe drinking water, adequate excreta disposal and means to undertake good hygiene behavior, are all compromised, children become more susceptible to illness and death as a result of diarrhoea and other water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) related diseases.
When emergencies strike, they rarely can afford the bills that follow.
Often, such emergencies strike without warning, and medical care must be provided as soon as possible to minimize significant and permanent functional impairments.
