Accenture announced the formation of an operating group, Health and Public Services. This new group will include all components of Accenture's existing Public Service operating group, including those related to serving government and public-sector entities, including public healthcare agencies. Accenture estimates that the addressable market is worth more $100 billion.
ACCESS NYC
Accenture was chosen by the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications for its assistance in creating a new portal to public and private services. The program, known as HHS Connect, aims to improve service delivery for citizens through modern, flexible technology. The platform will help improve management and accessibility to health and public service information. Accenture's experts will be working to improve and develop existing technology.
Contact tracing with COVID-19
Contact tracing plays a crucial role in stopping the spread COVID-19. This involves identifying the contacts of those who have become infected and the places where they went when they became infected. This information can be used to disrupt the transmission of the disease. This may involve asking COVID-19 sufferers to stay at home and isolate. Contact tracing also involves obtaining diagnostic respiratory specimens.
California state officials are implementing COVID-19 state contact tracing efforts. Many private healthcare providers and local health departments are supporting these efforts. The Governor's Office announced the establishment of 80-100 high-throughput testing centres, in partnership with a managed care consortium. This consortium is establishing facilities to process 10,000 tests daily.
For decades, contact tracing has been an effective method of controlling infectious diseases. It has helped contain diseases like Ebola, SARS, MERS, and tuberculosis. When implemented properly, contact tracing is a highly effective tool that enables the vast majority of the population to return to normal daily life. However, it must be implemented widely to be effective.
COVID-19 vaccine management
Accenture recently released a COVID-19 management solution that supports healthcare organizations and government entities in creating COVID-19 vaccination programs. This solution uses Salesforce's manual contacts tracing capabilities and is easy to deploy. It allows health care organizations to securely track a resident’s vaccination journey, from registration to appointment scheduling to final administration. It supports analytics and reporting.
Accenture will support Gavi - a global coalition dedicated to equitable access COVID-19 vaccins. It is a multilateral initiative that aims at distributing two billion doses globally of the vaccine by 2021. It aims at increasing vaccine access in low-income and middle income countries.
It is a huge effort that requires coordination of technology platforms, supply chains, and other infrastructure. It also requires significant education and engagement to ensure maximum coverage. Some jurisdictions have large, centralized vaccination centers. Others rely on networks of healthcare providers and pharmacies to administer the vaccine. All need to manage contact.
FAQ
What skills is required to consult?
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential for consultants. This is important because you are working on projects where you may not know exactly what you are doing. It is important to learn how to quickly solve problems and manage people.
Also, you must have great communication skills. Most clients expect a reply within 24 hours. If they don't hear back from you, they assume you aren't interested. It is vital to inform them and make sure that they are fully informed.
What type of contracts are available to consultants?
When they are hired, most consultants sign standard employment contracts. These agreements include details such as how long the consultant will stay with the client, what he/she can be paid, and other important information.
Contracts will also outline the areas of expertise and compensation for the consultant. A contract may state that the consultant will deliver training sessions or workshops, webinars, seminars and other services.
Sometimes, the consultant simply agrees that a specific task will be completed within a set time frame.
In addition to standard employment agreements, many consultants also sign independent contractor agreements. These agreements allow consultants to work independently while still receiving payment.
What is the difference between a consultant and an advisor?
A consultant provides advice on a topic. A consultant is able to provide solutions.
Consultants work directly with clients to help them reach their goals. An advisor advises clients indirectly through books, magazines, lectures, seminars, etc.
Is it possible for a consulting business to be run from home?
Absolutely! In fact, many consultants already do exactly this.
Most freelancers work remotely using tools like Skype, Slack, Trello, Basecamp, and Dropbox. They may even create their own office space in order to take advantage of company perks.
Some freelancers prefer to work in cafes or libraries instead of in a traditional office environment.
Others prefer to work from home as they feel more at home with their families.
Of course, working from home has its pros and cons. It is worth it if you love your work.
Why do you need consultants?
There are many reasons you might need to hire a consultant.
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You may have a problem or project that your organization needs to solve.
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You would like to improve your skills or learn new things
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You would like to work with an expert in your field.
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There is no one else available to handle the task
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You feel overwhelmed by all the information and don’t know where to begin.
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You can't afford full-time employment
Word of mouth is the best way to find a great consultant. Ask your friends and family if they know of any reliable consultants. If you are already acquainted with someone who works as an advisor, ask them for recommendations.
Use the "Search People" function to search for consultants in your region if you are interested in using online directories like LinkedIn.
How much should you charge as a consultant?
It depends on your offering. If you are providing services for free, then there isn't any point in charging anything. However, if you are selling products or services, then you need to set prices based on value.
If you are providing low-quality services, then you don't have anything to sell. Why should anyone pay for your services?
You might be able ask for a more expensive price if your services are of high quality. People recognize the value in you offering. Customers who buy multiple services from you may qualify for discounts.
Statistics
- WHY choose me: Why your ideal client should choose you (ex: 10 years of experience and 6-week program has helped over 20 clients boost their sales by an average of 33% in 6 months). (consultingsuccess.com)
- "From there, I told them my rates were going up 25%, this is the new hourly rate, and every single one of them said 'done, fine.' (nerdwallet.com)
- 67% of consultants start their consulting businesses after quitting their jobs, while 33% start while they're still at their jobs. (consultingsuccess.com)
- Over 62% of consultants were dissatisfied with their former jobs before starting their consulting business. (consultingsuccess.com)
- My 10 years of experience and 6-step program have helped over 20 clients boost their sales by an average of 33% in 6 months. (consultingsuccess.com)
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