by Healthcare Dive | Jul 13, 2026 | CMS, Industry News, Medicare Advantage
SCAN Health Plan and Alignment Healthcare both sued the CMS in D.C. district court last week, arguing regulators robbed them of higher star ratings in the privatized Medicare program. The CMS reran MA star ratings for insurers in June after losing a lawsuit brought by...
by Forbes | Jul 7, 2026 | AI, Industry News, Sales
Forward-thinking business development leaders understand that ethical considerations must evolve alongside technological advances. Below, Forbes Business Development Council members explain how they establish boundaries for AI-driven sales tactics and why maintaining...
by Agent & Advisor | Jul 6, 2026 | A&A, Industry News, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Medicare plan conversations rarely stay confined to premiums and plan designs for long. More often, they open the door to bigger questions about affordability, stability, and how healthcare costs fit into the rest of the retirement picture. As a licensed agent, you...
by EDE | Jul 6, 2026 | Industry News, Login Security
Important Security Enhancements to EDE Login Requirements Agents and brokers will be required to re-verify their CMS Enterprise Portal login credentials after 30 minutes of inactivity, starting in early August. CMS is implementing this change to enhance the security...
by EIN Newsdesk | Jul 2, 2026 | Industry News, Retirement
Dallas-Based Insurance Broker Combines Education, Communications, and Financial Expertise to Help Clients Age 65+ Achieve Stability, Protection, and Lifetime Income Security Sara Altom, M.Ed, is an accomplished insurance broker with AmeriLife in Dallas, Texas,...
by CNBC Health Returns | Jul 1, 2026 | Industry News, Medicare Coverage
Medicare has officially started covering obesity drugs for the first time through a temporary government program – and companies like Walmart and CVS Health are playing an important role for patients. The huge shift in Medicare policy is going to open up access to...