A closely watched survey says the nation's uninsured rate dropped modestly this month as the major coverage expansion under President Barack Obama's health care law got underway.
The top cybersecurity officer for the Health and Human Services Department says he was concerned about potential vulnerabilities before the launch of the Obama administration's health care website.
Herrera calls Medicaid the "pacman of the budget" because it currently comprises about 15 percent of the budget and is projected to grow by about 8 percent per year.
Mead has said he is concerned the federal government can't be trusted to pick up the tab for the expansion, and that it might end up costing Wyoming millions of dollars through 2020.
After a troubled rollout, President Barack Obama's health care overhaul now faces its most personal test: How will it work as people seek care under its new mandates?
The Obama administration says a December surge has propelled health insurance sign-ups through the federal government's website past the 1 million mark.
The two health insurance companies offering coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act in Wyoming say the Internet site people must use to enroll is working better and they're seeing a sharp increase in people registering.