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> Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will not renew any 2013 small group or individual health plans after Dec. 31, 2013, so as not to undo three and a half years of work implementing the Affordable Care Act, the insurer announced this week. Announcement
> The contract between the Indiana University Health and UnitedHealthcare ends on Dec. 31, and letters from UnitedHealth suggest it might drop hospital system, The Star Press reported. Article
> BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is expanding its retail footprint this weekend, opening a new store in Columbia to sell coverage and inform and assist customers. Statement
Health IT News
> Several vulnerabilities--some entirely preventable--continue to plague medical devices when it comes to security, according to panelists speaking Wednesday at the mHealth Summit in Washington, D.C. Article
> The Western New York Beacon Community is touting its success in using technology to provide measurable results in controlling diabetes and improve communication, care coordination and patient engagement. Article
And Finally... Don't drink and wheelchair. Article