> WellPoint has named a former Humana exec as its executive vice president of senior business and chief transformation officer. In his new role, Venkata Rajamannar (Raja) Madabhushi is charged with reversing WellPoint's recent challenges in the senior healthcare market, reported the Indianapolis Business Journal. Madabhushi replaces Brian Sassi, who WellPoint let go in February. Article
> The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is expected to issue a final rule on the health insurance exchanges by the end of the month. The rule likely will address the exchanges' outreach and education programs, as well as oversight and program integrity requirements, reported LifeHealthPro. Article
> Legislation in Washington state that would have required all insurers to cover abortions has stalled after supporters of H.B. 2330 failed to get a Senate floor vote, reported Kaiser Health News. Article
> A recent survey shows that 63 percent of Americans support the new federal requirement that private insurers must pay for birth control, the New York Times reported. Article
> And Finally... If you want a tattoo, just get struck by lightning. Article