The Obama administration is keeping a tight lid on most figures related to the performance of HealthCare.gov, a practice that drew criticism during the site's failed launch last year. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported Saturday that 500,000 people logged on to the site, and 100,000 submitted applications, but most other statistics remain private as the system enters its fifth day back online. The federal exchange appears to be functioning well in its second year, with only a few glitches temporarily hampering users. Still, information available about the system's functionality pales in comparison to what Massachusetts health officials release about that state's exchange, which inspired the Affordable Care Act.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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