AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Lauren Aaronson
Lauren has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology and operations. She leads human services transformation for Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping state and local jurisdictions modernize the way they deliver social services. Prior to joining AWS, Lauren led award-winning transformation projects for the New York City Department of Social Services.
4 ways AWS can help states transform healthcare for incarcerated individuals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently enabled states to extend Medicaid coverage to eligible incarcerated individuals, with hopes of ensuring continuity of care upon release, reducing the risk of relapse, and encouraging better health management. To help states begin benefitting from this new CMS policy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a suite of data storage, telehealth, analytics, and reentry services. In this post, we break down four specific areas where AWS services—and AWS Partners—can help.