Obamacare Data Hub Apparently Works Well, Mitigating Security Fears

For all the problems with HealthCare.gov, one very big, very important piece of Obamacare technology seems to be working well.

It's called the "data services hub" -- and it's not nearly as boring as it sounds. When the law's critics raise fears of security breaches, they're talking about the data hub. The hub transmits massive amounts of information about people seeking health insurance, drawing from several federal agencies and communicating with every state's insurance marketplace. It was initially seen as one of the most likely places for problems to arise in the enrollment process. So far, though, the reviews are positive. "It's working well for us," said Chris Clark, the technology program manager for Kentucky's insurance exchange.