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> A judge, last week, dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey stemming from a 2013 data breach in which laptops of Horizon members were stolen. New Jersey U.S. District Judge Claire Cecchi, in her ruling, said an injury sufficient to confer standing was not proven, according to an article at HealthITSecurity.com. Article
> A training system created by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering-funded researchers helps physicians develop skills needed to detect breast lesions during a clinical breast exams. The device uses a sensor to help show when a physician is using the proper amount of pressure needed to find a lump in the breast. Announcement
Provider News
> The number of hospitals that have delved into value-based care is on the rise, and even more say they plan to make the transition soon, according to new research from Kaufman, Hall & Associates LLC. Article
Health Insurance News
> Six million Americans used a private insurance exchange to enroll in employer benefits programs for 2015, according to a new report from Accenture. That's double the number of 2014 enrollees--and it's a growth rate that the consultancy expects to continue into 2018. Article
> A pilot program underway in Memphis, Tennessee. demonstrates how Anthem intends to reshape Medicaid as a care delivery model and not just an insurance program, according to executives for Anthem subsidiary CareMore Health System. Article
And Finally... That's one hungry sea lion. Article