Venture-backed health information technology firm NaviNet has agreed to be acquired by a consortium that includes fellow HIT firm Lumeris Corp., and three Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plans. The deal is a example of what could be a coming wave of alliances between health plans and health information technology firms, as insurers increasingly seek to use health data to support better-quality and lower-cost care. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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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