Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/obama-taps-contractor-to-take-the-lead-on-healthcaregov-fixes Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Obama taps contractor to take the lead on HealthCare.gov fixes Nation Oct 25, 2013 3:23 PM EST In response to the tech troubles still plaguing health care reform’s online insurance exchanges since its Oct. 1 launch, the Obama administration has announced it will tap an outside contractor to take the lead in correcting the site’s problems. Officials announced Friday that one of the website’s subcontractors — QSSI, Inc. — will be promoted to general contractor, tasked with fixing HealthCare.gov, reports the Associated Press. Until now, officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had the lead role. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
In response to the tech troubles still plaguing health care reform’s online insurance exchanges since its Oct. 1 launch, the Obama administration has announced it will tap an outside contractor to take the lead in correcting the site’s problems. Officials announced Friday that one of the website’s subcontractors — QSSI, Inc. — will be promoted to general contractor, tasked with fixing HealthCare.gov, reports the Associated Press. Until now, officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had the lead role. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now