Local Government, Public Health and Public Sector

Demystifying AI: How RAG boosts efficiency in state and local government departments

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Welcome to the frontier of public sector innovation, where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a tool for transformative change. As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace.

Local Government

Local Government Government Public Sector Public Service

AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

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.

Government Agency

Government Agency Government Public Sector Security

Accelerating public health innovation with AWS Partners

AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Public health agencies are looking to modernize their infrastructure to make sure that their health solutions can scale equitably and reliably in any situation. Learn how AWS brought together three governmental public health agencies and partners to create scalable solutions that support public health.

Public Health

Public Health Public Sector Development Education

Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The issue of document access and related administrative burdens is so ubiquitous that public health researchers have published papers about the detrimental impact a lack of identification has on those experiencing homelessness. Reach out to the AWS Public Sector team.

Public Sector

Public Sector Housing Outreach Security

Automatically extracting email attachment data to reduce costs and save time for local public health departments

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Local public health departments must notify public health agencies, like state health departments or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of reportable conditions. This data is then transmitted to the public health agency for compliance with reporting requirements.

Public Health

Public Health Public Sector Local Government Accountability

Creating agentless outbound campaigns to support Medicaid unwinding efforts

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

A critical focus of the public health emergency (PHE) unwinding is the challenge Medicaid agencies may face with regards to returned mail, which can happen when a member changes their address and the agency does not have the updated address on file. Contact the AWS Public Sector Team to learn more.

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Campaign Outreach Public Sector Constituents

How SLED Can Secure OT, Critical Infrastructure

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In state and local governments, much of the operational technology (OT) that monitors and controls critical infrastructure is based on legacy technology. They may lack modern security features, and they are difficult to patch and update,” said Bryan Schneider, Director, Public Sector, with Fortinet.

Security

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Migrating and modernizing state WIC applications with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Public health agencies know that modernizing their technology infrastructure is necessary to avoid disruptions to program operations and create new opportunities to serve their constituents. As the first state to migrate their WIC program to the cloud, AZDHS has paved the way for cloud modernization for other public health agencies.

Public Health

Public Health Accountability Leadership Management

New Mexico delivers customer-obsessed human services programs powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Having these sophisticated systems in place allowed New Mexico to seamlessly transition during the public health emergency (PHE) unwinding, avoiding some of the problems and pitfalls other states experienced during the reverification process. “We

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Campaign Local Government Outreach Implementation

4 ways AWS can help with Medicaid unwinding

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Returned mail A critical focus of the public health emergency (PHE) unwinding is the challenge Medicaid agencies may face with regards to returned mail. Contact the AWS Public Sector Team to learn more. On the first of each month Alex reviews the reporting dashboard and exports a.CSV file to submit by the deadline.

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Outreach Public Sector Engagement Constituents

Automating returned mail to keep members enrolled during Medicaid unwinding

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

As the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) begins to wind down, starting April 1, 2023, state Medicaid agencies (SMAs) will have one year to “unwind” temporary COVID-era changes and return to pre-pandemic ways of working. Contact the AWS Public Sector Team to learn more.

Outreach

Outreach Public Sector Constituents Campaign

The benefits of running controlled substance databases with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Benefits overview CSDs in the cloud are a strategic move for state and local government healthcare systems looking to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and stay adaptable in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape while ensuring the security and privacy of patient information.

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Security Regulations Local Government Operations

Extracting, analyzing, and interpreting information from Medicaid forms with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

AWS is ready to support Medicaid agencies as they transform to meet Public Health Emergency (PHE) unwinding efforts. Contact the AWS Public Sector Team to learn more. This can help agencies save hours in staff resources, as data is extracted automatically and staff doesn’t have to manually enter data for each form.

Public Sector

Public Sector Accountability Management Constituents

Embracing Green Infrastructure in The Public Sector

GovPilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In the constantly evolving landscape of local governance, there has been significant pressure to embrace eco-friendly solutions to everyday problems.

Public Sector

Public Sector Local Government Budgeting Sustainability

Governments Find Strength in Numbers

GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Increasingly, government leaders recognize the need to approach cybersecurity in the same way they approach public health: There must be a holistic network in which the well-being of individuals, or individual systems, depends on and benefits the well-being of others.

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Government Coordinator Public Health Security

Charging Forward: Public sector EVs pose both challenges and opportunities for state agencies and their partners

American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

The environmental benefits of EV adoption are clear—lower emissions mean cleaner air, which in turn leads to better public health outcomes and a reduction in health-care costs associated with pollution-related illnesses. The role of public-private partnerships Procurement teams wear many hats.

Public Sector

Public Sector Sustainability Public Health Coordinator

Supporting state agencies with Medicaid unwinding outreach: Creating a multi-lingual two-way messaging system

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, a continuous coverage requirement was put in place for Medicaid beneficiaries, meaning millions were automatically reenrolled in healthcare coverage without needing to renew eligibility.

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Outreach Public Sector Campaign Communications

How local councils are using low-code technology to improve citizen wellbeing

Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 10, 2023

With the support of low-code technology, local councils can easily improve citizen engagement and cost-effectively protect their health and environment These days, local governments and councils are under more pressure than ever to keep up with the growing needs of their citizens.

Local Government

Local Government Communications Public Health Public Sector

Reimagining government social services in the COVID-19 era

Google Public Sector

JUNE 29, 2020

Several state and local government websites, as well as healthcare providers, are turning to Google Cloud for our CDN offering for this very reason. For example, the City of Chicago Public Health Department wanted to communicate directly with city residents experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

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Social Services Government Constituents Supervision

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Demystifying AI: How RAG boosts efficiency in state and local government departments

AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

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Accelerating public health innovation with AWS Partners

Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

Automatically extracting email attachment data to reduce costs and save time for local public health departments

Creating agentless outbound campaigns to support Medicaid unwinding efforts

How SLED Can Secure OT, Critical Infrastructure

Migrating and modernizing state WIC applications with AWS

New Mexico delivers customer-obsessed human services programs powered by AWS

4 ways AWS can help with Medicaid unwinding

Automating returned mail to keep members enrolled during Medicaid unwinding

The benefits of running controlled substance databases with AWS

Extracting, analyzing, and interpreting information from Medicaid forms with AWS

Embracing Green Infrastructure in The Public Sector

Governments Find Strength in Numbers

Charging Forward: Public sector EVs pose both challenges and opportunities for state agencies and their partners

Supporting state agencies with Medicaid unwinding outreach: Creating a multi-lingual two-way messaging system

How local councils are using low-code technology to improve citizen wellbeing

Reimagining government social services in the COVID-19 era

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