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> The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is working on a star rating system for plans sold on health insurance exchanges that have more than 500 enrollees, LifeHealthPro reported. Article
> The White House says the Affordable Care Act is contributing to a slower rise in healthcare costs, which is benefiting both consumers and businesses, The Hill's Healthwatch reported. Article
Health Provider News
> The Obama administration will allow veterans to seek care at private hospitals to alleviate the backlog of patients awaiting treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Article
> Since Sylvia Mathews Burwell was nominated to become the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, she has had an "unusually smooth" confirmation process, for several reasons. Article
Health IT News
> As healthcare network security grows trickier with networked medical devices and personal mobile devices, some organizations are going beyond merely trying to control access to patient data, better tracking how information flows. Article
And Finally... Let's not hold our breath while driving. Article