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Improving public health through data exchange

AWS Public Sector Blog

As public health resources shift away from the pandemic response, jurisdictions now seek ways to modernize their public health infrastructure to avoid previous challenges such as data fragmentation, incompleteness of health data, and lack of interoperability.

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Transforming electronic case reports with generative AI: Unlocking faster public health responses

AWS Public Sector Blog

For years, public health agencies have relied on paper-based case report forms to supplement the electronic laboratory reports (ELRs) they receive for reportable diseases. As a result, public health agencies now receive a flood of detailed eCR data for COVID-19 and other reportable conditions.

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Code for America Works Shoulder to Shoulder with State Governments

State Tech Magazine

The pandemic created a public health emergency that unearthed the critical need for government to rapidly respond to and support its residents — especially through digital channels. Supporting people in times of crisis requires government technology that is accessible, easy to use and focused on creating equitable outcomes.

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AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

For stakeholders in the public sector, the conference offered a whole host of important announcements, compelling themes, and inspiring customer stories. In this post, we highlight the key takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2024 for government agencies. How can AWS help accelerate your government agencys digital transformation journey?

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What About the Next Pandemic? How Can the Federal Government Better Prevent and Plan For the Next Public Health Emergency?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

We have made about 400 recommendations to improve the government’s response for future public health emergencies. Congress and agencies have taken actions on about 45% of these recommendations. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report released.

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Strengthening data governance in US public health agencies

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

US public sector agencies offer valuable lessons on how public health agencies can approach data governance in a holistic way.

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Monkeypox and COVID-19 highlight need for real-time public health information

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

More than 15 years ago, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Having real-time information on things like positive case numbers and resources could help prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19 and Monkeypox, potentially saving lives.