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This news article is about the director of the MA Health Connector appearing before a congressional health panel to discuss the problems that the state's insurance website has encountered during its launch using the same vendor who worked on federal counterpart website (healthcare.gov).  For those of us who've been following the roll out of the new Healthcare Act, there has been so much focus on how much the federal government "fumbled" on the healthcare.gov website launched, seems like some of the same issues encountered on the state level were overshadowed.

The CMS website provides information as it pertains to the new Sunshine Act that went into effect in 2013. The law requires certain industries to report payments made to physicians and encourage transparency. Data gathered by the CMS will be published on the website and can be accessed by the public.

Although this website isn't purely health related, there are really informative sections about sexual health, hormones, trans and LGBTQI health community that are important and relevant.  A great resource for LGBTQI youth and adults!

Discovered this interactive fitness and wellness website fivi.com. You can share nutrition ideas, set up a virtual running route, & workout ideas. This blog talks about a recent WSJ article on heart disease.

this article from the Professional Counselor Journal website details how mHealth and other technologies are being implemented in the treatment of PTSD among military vets.

If you haven't heard of OpenNotes please check it out: https://youtu.be/oqi6AeMcjtw. The movement proposes that doctors open their personal notes so patients can read what they have to say about their individual health.

I like this idea. I have had a doctor who uses 'My Chart' but I have seen the website for someone who has it. It is nice to have such information accessible especially when it is about us!

Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. The website includes sections on nutrition, physical fitness, as well as tips and step-by-step guides for parents and schools.