For forward-thinking governors, the post-Great Recession era will be marked by innovation and opportunity, says Accenture’s Steven J. Rohleder. In this edition of CivSource’s The Gallery, Mr. Rohleder writes that fresh approaches to revenue generation, fiscal management and public assistance are within reach for incoming governors.
Cyber security is an issue that defines the age in which we live. Not only do cyber incursions create a significant threat to commerce but they can also disrupt the internet, which has become one of the primary means for communication.
Steve Rohleder, chief executive of Accenture’s Health & Public Service Operating Group, writes that the US perception of health care delivery has more in common with their international counterparts than one might think. According to a 16-nation, 16,000 person survey, common beliefs about the need for health care access and public engagement in health care [...]
In this edition of The Gallery, Accenture’s Stephen J. Rohleder discusses important risks and opportunities facing public sector leaders as they think about investing in cloud computing. Mr. Rohleder says that cost savings derived from the cloud will ensure wide use in government, but questions remain as to how well the technology will be leveraged.
The promise of the new health care legislation is momentous, says Deloitte’s Robert N. Campbell. In an opinion piece for CivSource’s The Gallery, Mr. Campbell discusses the importance of thinking strategically in managing the implementation of federal health care reform at the state level.
Over $250 billion was allotted for state and local governments through federal grants and loans in the Recovery Act. Accenture’s Mark Howard discusses a recent joint survey with the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers that looks at how states could leverage ARRA requirements to be more efficient and competitive when applying for [...]
