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Reimagining government social services in the COVID-19 era

Google Public Sector

States have seen a rising volume of new unemployment requests, and other social services systems are being stressed like never before. At the same time, more state employees have transitioned to working from home and providing their services remotely. It’s no secret that state governments in the U.S.

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Singapore’s NHG Cares App uses AWS to support a healthier population

AWS Public Sector Blog

The NHG Cares App is designed on a cloud-centered and microservices architecture and is developed using AWS managed and serverless services. How NHG Cares App offers social prescribing solutions for GPs Through the NHG Cares App, general practitioners (GPs) and community partners can offer social prescribing solutions to the residents.

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AWS commits additional $20M to tackle health equity disparities through cloud technology

AWS Public Sector Blog

We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Initiative create incredible solutions that effectively address the equity gaps in accessing quality health services. According to the Atlas of African Health Statistics , nearly 99 percent of maternal deaths occur in developing countries. Staying on top of medications can be life-saving.

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May Online Training Schedule

GovLoop

PT NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit: Powering Your Public Service Career Forward We’re thrilled to have you join us at the upcoming NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit on May 10, 2023! We’re so looking forward to hosting a full day of professional development keynotes and breakout sessions.

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CX Innovation: Reminder Text Messages Make a Difference

GovLoop

For people who rely on social services benefits — e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); SNAP for Women, Infants & Children (WIC); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and Medicaid — reminders about appointments and deadlines aren’t just a convenience.

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How Virginia unleashed the power of data

AWS Public Sector Blog

It is an integral foundation because it builds trust with data sources, such as the state health department, private hospital associations, and the department of social services, and fosters their participation in governance activities as data trust members. In Virginia, this data sharing was instituted by Carlos Rivero.

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How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

American City & Country

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services.