News From Around the Web:
> Aetna is looking to expand its business into Massachusetts, where it holds about 4 percent of the health insurance market, reports the Boston Business Journal. Article
> Oregon officials lacked sufficient oversight and control over its Medicaid managed care program in 2010, which may have led to the state overpaying $17.5 million to doctors, hospitals and other providers, an audit of the program found, according to the Seattle Times. Article
Health Provider News:
> There are now about 21 million American adults with diabetes as of 2010, which could impact hospitals' newly prioritized battle for population health. Article
> Good employers and leaders will create and foster more engaged employees, who help make organizations more productive and successful. Article
Health IT News:
> CEOs are giving CIOs some more credit where credit is due, according to a new survey that found CIOs are thought of as the title most responsible for driving digital innovation and change at companies. Article
> Privacy has the potential to crash big data before there's a chance to get it right, and finding the right balance is key to future success, experts say. Article
And FInally... Is your pet smoking? Article