Politically Connected Obamacare Website Company Suddenly Quits

QSSI, the politically-connected information technology firm that rescued the problem-plagued HealthCare.gov website unexpectedly announced Thursday that it is stepping down as prime manager.

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The surprise departure of QSSI, the Columbia, Md.-based subsidiary of the IT health firm Optum and the health insurance giant United Healthcare Group, will raise new doubts about the future viability of the website for President Obama’s signature program, Obamacare. Three IT companies will have managed HealthCare.gov in its brief two-year history once QSSI is replaced. More...