News From Around the Web
> The Washington Post has an online gallery of wearable technology showcased at the Consumer Electronics Showcase in Las Vegas. Article
> Connectathon will focus on certification testing for HIT security and interoperability. Article
Healthcare News
> The number of Medicare accountable care organizations could triple this year. Article
> The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission unanimously approved a modest 1 percent increase for inpatient and outpatient payments for fiscal year 2014. Article
Health Insurance News
> Five insurers--Aetna, UnitedHealth, Anthem, ConnectiCare and a new co-op (HealthyCT) run by the Connecticut State Medical Society--have announced their intention to sell plans through Connecticut's health insurance exchange. Story
And finally... Programmers to IBM's Watson: "Shut it." Article