Industry News
More Insurers Sue CMS Over Medicare Advantage Stars
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...
How To Use AI In Sales Without Losing Customer Trust
Forward-thinking business development leaders understand that ethical considerations must evolve alongside technological advances. Below, Forbes Business Development...
Beyond Benefits: Why Financial Wellness Belongs in Medicare Plan Conversations
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...
COMING SOON: New EDE Login Security Requirements
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...
Influential Women Highlights Sara Altom, M.Ed, For AdvancingRetirement Planning And Client-Focused Financial Strategies
Dallas-Based Insurance Broker Combines Education, Communications, and Financial Expertise to Help Clients Age 65+ Achieve Stability, Protection, and Lifetime Income Security Sara...
Walmart, CVS step in to help senior navigate Medicare coverage of obesity drugs.
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...
Tracking Insurer Participation Changes in the ACA Marketplaces in 2027
As of June 22, 2026, six carriers have announced that they will exit the ACA Marketplaces in plan year 2027, either in some or all states that they are currently offering plans;...
New Bill Would Cap Traditional Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs at $5000
Key Takeaways A $5,000 annual out-of-pocket cap would add catastrophic financial protection to traditional Medicare, harmonizing benefit design with Medicare Advantage and most...
12 Charged in South Florida in Nationwide Investigation Into $6.5B Health CareFraud
State and federal leaders announced a major healthcare fraud bust in South Florida on Thursday, part of a nationwide investigation into billion-dollar fraud that resulted in...
Future-Proofing Health: Medicare Plan Decisions in Retirement Planning
Retirement dreams often center on travel, family, and enjoying a newfound freedom. Yet an unexpected medical crisis can dismantle a lifetime of disciplined saving in a matter of...