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The benefits of running controlled substance databases with AWS

Healthcare authorities and providers use state-run controlled substance databases (CSDs) to track prescriptions and identify patients for substance abuse. CSDs help evaluate treatment options, screen patients who may be at risk for drug abuse problems, and make informed decisions about prescribing medication. This post explains how healthcare authorities can leverage CSD data to enhance their decision-making processes within business operations by using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Top announcements from the AWS Public Sector Partners leadership session at re:Invent 2021

During the 10th anniversary of re:Invent, I was thrilled to share announcements and achievements from AWS Partners and programs for the public sector around the world. Since its launch, AWS’s Public Sector Partner Program participation has increased by an average of 54% year over year, with partners providing solutions in mission areas across healthcare, space, energy, transportation, government, education, and nonprofit. In both the Global Partners Summit keynote at re:Invent 2021, as well as in my public sector leadership session, I highlighted the new and upcoming AWS Partner solutions and accomplishments.

Don’t Miss AWS Database Migration Week

Database Migration Week webinars walk you through the entire process for moving your relational database to the AWS Cloud. The weeklong webinar series details how to assess migration readiness and select the right AWS solution for your application needs. Programming also helps you understand application porting requirements, assess short-term and long-term costs, accelerate data migration and ingest, enable Disaster Recovery (DR) and High Availability (HA) scenarios, and test and optimize your database in the cloud.