> Washington state's Medicaid program, Apple Health, has reported that employees' improper handling of information resulted in a breach affecting 91,000 beneficiaries. Notification
> The state of Kentucky has approved Humana's merger with Aetna, saying the deal won't hurt policyholders or damage competition among insurers, Louisville Business First reports. Article (subscription may be required)
> The Obama administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold an opt-out process for religious nonprofits that oppose the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate, Law360 reports. Article
> Uninsurance among children dropped nationwide from 7.5 percent in 2013 to 6.3 percent in 2014, according to a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Report
Health Finance News
> A retired former president of the Hospital Corporation of America is advocating for a no-fault medical malpractice system in Georgia that is also being debated in other states. Article
Health IT News
> Although the healthcare industry has moved with "tremendous speed" in addressing security in the past couple of years, Internet of Things health devices are creating more potential for cyberattacks. Article
And finally… Your witness, council. Article