UnitedHealth deal draws concern [Star Tribune (Minneapolis)]
By Jackie Crosby, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) | |
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The exchanges, which will launch in 2014 as part of the Affordable Care Act, are online marketplaces where
Sen.
At issue is a contract awarded to
The federal government hired QSSI to build a data services "hub," that will help states verify eligibility for consumers using the exchanges. The hub will tap into a variety of federal agencies, such as Homeland Security,
The
QSSI was re-awarded the contract on
Questions arose after
Other questions surround
The Hill, a daily that covers
Optum spokesman
Hatch called for a more thorough review and transparency of contractors and subcontractors selected to build the federal exchange.
Officials with the
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