Podcasts about Medicare

On today's episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast: House Republicans ram through their latest tax scam in the dead of night, slashing essential programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance—all to bankroll giveaways for billionaires and corporations. But Democrats didn't go down quietly, staging an all-night protest to expose the cruelty buried in the bill. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is escalating its war on education and diversity, revoking Harvard's ability to admit international students in a disturbing new authoritarian move. We also break down the global fallout from Trump's humiliating and racist meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, plus more breaking news and analysis you won't hear anywhere else. Ben, Brett and Jordy break it all down. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar per month trial at https://shopify.com/meidas Delete Me: Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://JoinDeleteMe.com/meidas and use promo code: MEIDAS at checkout! Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/meidas for your personalized ED treatment options. Mosh: Head to https://moshlife.com/MEIDAS to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the Best Sellers Trial Pack! Sundays For Dogs: Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/MEIDAS or use code MEIDAS at checkout. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, May 23rd, 2025Today, House Republicans voted to pass the Billionaire Bailout Bill gutting Medicaid, Medicare, food assistance and climate tax credits to pay for tax cuts for the ultra wealthy; a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education; another federal judge blocked Trump from revoking international students' legal status; minutes before that - the Trump administration blocked Harvard from enrolling international students; the White House has purged transcripts of Trump's remarks from its website; two Israel embassy staffers were shot at close range after an event in DC outside the Capital Jewish Museum Wednesday night; the full DC Circuit panel has allowed Trump to defund the Voice of America; DHS staffers quit over Kristi Noem's four hour polygraph loyalty tests; surprise surprise Musk's SpaceX is the frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield; Greenland has signed a mineral deal with Europe; Tim Walz says it would be a mistake for Democrats to abandon trans people; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, PiqueLifeGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/dailybeansAG is hosting - NO KINGS Waterfront Park, San Diego - Sat June 14 10am – 12pm PDTDonation link - secure.actblue.com/donate/fuelthemovementMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueMega Happy Hour Zoom Call - you can interact with not just me and Harry Dunn, Andy McCabe, and Dana Goldberg. They'll all be there this Friday at 7 PM ET 4 PM PT. Plus, you'll get these episodes ad free and early, and get pre-sale tickets and VIP access to our live events. 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Remind them that Trump doesn't have to get re-elected, but they do. They need to keep their hands off our medicare, medicaid, and food assistance because we are NOT OK with them taking OUR money to give themselves tax breaks. Call them every day. Pick a time and take a minute to keep reminding them who they work for. Remind them that WE are the government, NOT them, and that they can be replaced if they abandon us.5calls.org Contacting U.S. SenatorsFind Upcoming Demonstrations And Actions:50501 MovementJune 14th Nationwide Demonstrations - NoKings.orgIndivisible.orgShare your Good News or Good Trouble:dailybeanspod.com/goodFrom The Good NewsCooperative Innovative High Schools | NC DPIStudents with Disabilities Under the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA | Congress.govBookshareNew Jersey Legislative Roster of Members | NJ Legislaturegcpetpals.orgMountain Pet RescueSoul Dog RescueNYC SaltReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. 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Tonight on The Last Word: The Pentagon says it accepted Qatar's luxury jet. Also, a Trump bill would make the largest Medicare cuts in history. Plus, retailers warn of price increases due to Trump tariffs. And Trump-Musk cuts are keeping HIV meds from African patients. Sen. Adam Schiff, Paul Krugman, and Dr. Atul Gawande join Lawrence O'Donnell.

From Oval Office humiliation during the South African president's visit to the drastic cuts threatening Medicare and Medicaid, Stephanie Miller unpacks the latest political controversies. She features AOC's fiery House floor speech, highlighting the urgent demand for accountability as essential health services face defunding. With guest Karl Frisch!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald's big beautiful budget bill passed the House last night. What's in it? The bill prevents federal courts from enforcing contempt charges. The impact on Medicare. Will the bill make it through the Senate? Donald's white genocide lies. The embarrassing scene in the Oval Office with President Ramaphosa. White House staffers scrubbed the White House website of all transcripts. Why? Good news from the Supreme Court and the New York state senate. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Resolution Alley, Taylor Jules, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines for May 21, 2025; “A Big, Ugly, Destructive, Deadly Bill”: Bishop William Barber Slams Bill Cutting Medicaid, Medicare; “It Is Going to Kill People”: Disability Rights Activist Speaks Out on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”; Tax Revolt: Arjun Singh on the Roots of Trump’s Push for Massive $4.5 Trillion Tax Cut for the Rich; Trump’s Brain Drain: Scientists Look to Move Abroad as DOGE Slashes Research Funding in U.S.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats say the CBO finds Trump's budget bill contains $500 billion in Medicare cuts. Also, Senate Democrats question Trump's IRS pick on ethical issues. Plus, Reuters reports $98 million in U.S. food aid is rotting in warehouses after the Trump-Musk cuts to USAID. And Jonathan Capehart discusses his new memoir, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from A Black Man's Search for Home.” Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Jonathan Landay, and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence O'Donnell.

It's hump day and as it so happens technical hiccup day. But don't worry, we got some scotch tape and paperclips and have McGyvered this thing for now. Republicans in Congress are doing what they can to push their massive tax cut through reconciliation, and you'll never get who's gonna benefit from that (it's rich people). To make it happen, Republicans are now trying to sneak in cuts to Medicare. We talk first to Singrid Steinmetz, an ICU nurse and a member of the California Nurses Association, which represents nearly 2,200 at Long Beach Medical Center who will be striking tomorrow. Here's the contact info for LBMC in case you want to tell management there to support it's nurses: https://www.memorialcare.org/locations/long-beach-medical-center After that, we hear from The Guardian U.S. investigative reporter George Joseph about his stunning new piece out today about how United Health Care has secretly paid nursing homes that helped it gain Medicare enrollees and reduced hospitalizations: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/21/unitedhealth-nursing-homes-payments-hospital-transfers  In the Fun Half, Emma, Sam and Matt respond to Skelator look-alike Rick Scott trying to make the case for making cuts to Medicaid by arguing that if you want health care in America you should have to work for it. Steve Scalise is singing the same tune. Bernie went on Andrew Schulz's show and managed to get him and his bros to acknowledge the problem of inequality and the absurdity of being the only industrialized country in the world without guaranteed health care. Also, Andrew Cuomo talks to Bari Weiss about what's ailing Democratic-run cities and states (hint, he blames the left) and he seems to be pushing an Abundance™ style agenda. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/majority Fast Growing Trees: Get 15% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @RussFinkelstein Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/

Mike Johnson's push to gut Medicare and Medicaid isn't just a budgetary decision—it's a declaration of priorities. You, my friend, are not on the priority list. Stripping health care from tens of millions to fund tax breaks for a shrinking circle of billionaires lays bare a political ideology rooted in cruelty and indifference. It's a familiar trade: short-term power for long-term damage, justified by performative piety and cloaked in procedural gamesmanship. Mike Johnson is the reigning Enemy on the Enemies List because his ploy is so cynical, so callous, and so catastrophic to our way of life that it can only be described as evil. This episode is a double-decker! Rick takes your questions in the back half on everything from Elon Musk's public implosion and Trump's ongoing submission to Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (05/20/2025): 3:05pm- In a statement on Sunday, former President Joe Biden's office announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone. In response to the news, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social: “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.” 3:15pm- In an interview with Joe Nocera of The Free Press, Dr. Mark Scholz—a prostate cancer specialist—said that White House doctors either neglected to test Joe Biden for the disease, in which case they are “perhaps the most incompetent doctors on the face of the earth,” or they held the information from the public. He also suggested that its possible Biden was being treated for cancer while serving as president—noting that treatment symptoms could include an “unsteady gait, loss of muscle mass, and even loss of memory.” You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/when-did-biden-know-he-had-cancer. 3:30pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump visited Capitol Hill where he spoke with Republican members of the House—imploring them to vote in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. On Sunday night, the House Budget Committee successfully advanced the Republican tax and spending bill through committee vote—with the final vote being 17-16 in favor. The bill would extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts while reforming Medicaid and other government subsidy programs. The House Rules Committee is expected to take up the legislation later this week. Congressmen Ralph Norman, Andrew Clyde, Josh Brecheen, and Chip Roy voted “present” which allowed the bill to move forward. 3:40pm- While speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump insisted there will be no changes to Medicaid or Medicare—and that the “only thing we're cutting is waste, fraud, and abuse.” 3:45pm- Jake Tapper's new book, “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” which is critical of the Biden Administration for covering up the president's physical and cognitive decline is due to be released later this week. While Tapper is now reporting on internal stories about Biden's health decline, why did he ignore the story prior to Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election? Notably, during an interview with Lara Trump, Tapper vociferously denied Joe Biden was experiencing any sort of cognitive decline and suggested that people were merely picking on the then-president for suffering from a life-long stutter. 4:05pm- From the Oval Office, President Donald Trump—alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—announced the development of a “Golden Dome” missile defense program. Trump estimates that the system will be fully operational by the time he leaves office. 4:30pm- Robert Peters—Senior Research Fellow for Strategic Deterrence in Heritage's Allison Center for National Security—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and offers reaction to the Trump Administration's “Golden Dome” missile defense project. Plus, he discusses his report, “A Missile Defense Review for the United States.” You can read the full report here: https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/missile-defense-review-the-united-states. 5:05pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. Rich is broadcasting alongside Dr. Coates from The Heritage Foundation's studio in Washington D.C. and the two discuss “Project Esther,” the foundation's strategy to combat anti-Semitism. Dr. Coates is author of the book, “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” You can find it here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb. 5:40pm- The White House held a “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day” during Tu ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- In a statement on Sunday, former President Joe Biden's office announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone. In response to the news, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social: “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.” 3:15pm- In an interview with Joe Nocera of The Free Press, Dr. Mark Scholz—a prostate cancer specialist—said that White House doctors either neglected to test Joe Biden for the disease, in which case they are “perhaps the most incompetent doctors on the face of the earth,” or they held the information from the public. He also suggested that its possible Biden was being treated for cancer while serving as president—noting that treatment symptoms could include an “unsteady gait, loss of muscle mass, and even loss of memory.” You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/when-did-biden-know-he-had-cancer. 3:30pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump visited Capitol Hill where he spoke with Republican members of the House—imploring them to vote in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. On Sunday night, the House Budget Committee successfully advanced the Republican tax and spending bill through committee vote—with the final vote being 17-16 in favor. The bill would extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts while reforming Medicaid and other government subsidy programs. The House Rules Committee is expected to take up the legislation later this week. Congressmen Ralph Norman, Andrew Clyde, Josh Brecheen, and Chip Roy voted “present” which allowed the bill to move forward. 3:40pm- While speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump insisted there will be no changes to Medicaid or Medicare—and that the “only thing we're cutting is waste, fraud, and abuse.” 3:45pm- Jake Tapper's new book, “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,” which is critical of the Biden Administration for covering up the president's physical and cognitive decline is due to be released later this week. While Tapper is now reporting on internal stories about Biden's health decline, why did he ignore the story prior to Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election? Notably, during an interview with Lara Trump, Tapper vociferously denied Joe Biden was experiencing any sort of cognitive decline and suggested that people were merely picking on the then-president for suffering from a life-long stutter.

Headlines for May 21, 2025; “A Big, Ugly, Destructive, Deadly Bill”: Bishop William Barber Slams Bill Cutting Medicaid, Medicare; “It Is Going to Kill People”: Disability Rights Activist Speaks Out on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”; Tax Revolt: Arjun Singh on the Roots of Trump’s Push for Massive $4.5 Trillion Tax Cut for the Rich; Trump’s Brain Drain: Scientists Look to Move Abroad as DOGE Slashes Research Funding in U.S.

Alex Lawson, Social Security Works - Are you ready for $500 Billion in Medicare & Medicaid cuts to pay for the Billionaire's Tax Cuts??? Crazy Alert! Rightwingers, believing Russian propaganda designed to cause death in America, are insisting Biden's cancer came from the Covid shot. World news...As Israel starves and destroys GAZA, Orban has a bigger plan to muzzle dissent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you know female police? She smashes stereotypes. In a gripping special episode of her appearance on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, seasoned police officer Autumn Clifford pulls back the curtain on what Hollywood gets wrong about law enforcement and especially about women in the force. Known for her straight-shooting style and no-fluff advice, Autumn isn't just a cop, she's also a coach, podcast host, and powerful voice challenging outdated narratives about female officers. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. “She smashes stereotypes every time she puts on the badge,” says a fan on Facebook. And it's true, Autumn's story proves that real-life police work, especially from the perspective of a woman, is far more complex and courageous than what Hollywood often shows. It is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other platforms. In this special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast , Autumn recounts one of the most intense moments of her early police career: a domestic violence call that turned into a standoff with an armed suspect holding his partner hostage. While action movies might glamorize this as a gun-blazing, adrenaline-fueled rescue, Autumn explains the reality. Do you know female police? She smashes stereotypes. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . “It wasn't about kicking in doors or pulling a trigger,” she says. “It was about using my voice, my presence, and my training to deescalate. We talked him down. We saved lives that day. That's the part you don't see in the movies.” The episode dives deep into the gritty truth of police work and reveals how television and film often reduce female cops to one-dimensional roles: either hyper-sexualized, overly emotional, or placed in administrative tasks rather than on the frontlines. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. “You know what's wild?” Autumn asks. “Just type ‘Female Police Officer Stereotypes' into any AI tool and you'll see the same tired nonsense. That we're too weak, too emotional, not respected enough to lead. That stuff is still circulating. And it's false.” Do you know female police? She smashes stereotypes. As Autumn tells it, these stereotypes aren't just insulting, they're harmful. They can impact hiring, promotions, and the way the public and fellow officers perceive female professionals. 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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who represents Louisiana's 1st Congressional District and is the author of Back in the Game: One Gunman, Countless Heroes, and the Fight for My Life, joined The Guy Benson Show today for a wide-ranging conversation live from AFP's Freedom Embassy. Scalise pushed back on media claims that Trump's reconciliation bill is "dead," pointing to continued votes and deal-making in the House. He also defended Trump's tax cuts, arguing they don't benefit the wealthy but instead protect working Americans, and made clear that Medicare reforms would only impact those who are able to work but choose not to. Scalise said Democrats are once again revealing their true colors by rooting for tax hikes on everyday Americans, while Republicans fight to ease that burden. Listen to the full interview with Leader Scalise at the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been over 100 days since President Donald Trump began his second term. During that time, Radio Advisory has received a steady stream of questions from leaders seeking guidance in an uncertain policy and business environment. With looming funding cuts, the restructure of HHS, the arrival of DOGE and MAHA, and more, leaders are grappling with what to focus on, how to respond, and how to engage productively with the federal government. To help answer these questions, Radio Advisory turned to policy experts from both parties to address your questions, acknowledge your anxieties, and highlight shared opportunities. This week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods welcomes Liz Fowler, former director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under the Biden Administration, and Eric Hargan, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services during the first Trump term. Together, they discuss how to navigate the shifting policies and priorities of the Trump administration's second term. Plus, stay tuned to the end of the episode, where co-host Abby Burns discusses the bill proposed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee that would reduce federal Medicaid spending by more than $600 billion over the next ten years. Links: Tracking the Medicaid Provisions in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill | KFF Ep. 244: What's happened in Washington (so far) and what policy changes we're bracing for Ep. 230: Elections results are in: What healthcare leaders need to know Thousands laid off at HHS: What you need to know Healthcare policy updates Listen to Radio Advisory's Health Policy playlist Subscribe to Advisory Board's Daily Briefing newsletter and get the most important industry news in your inbox – every day. A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

Thinking about collecting Social Security while you're still working? It's a tempting option, but there are several crucial mistakes you'll want to avoid. Using real-life stories, I'm laying out the four big pitfalls, like earning over the social security limit, jeopardizing your health savings account, mishandling Medicare enrollment, and forgetting about tax withholding. These missteps can lead to unnecessary penalties, and so I want to give some actionable strategies to help you make the most of your benefits without unpleasant surprises.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] Four key factors to consider before collecting Social Security while you're still working. [06:04] Collecting benefits while working can affect HSA contributions. [07:40] Stop HSA contributions six months before enrolling in Medicare Part A to avoid penalties. [13:32] Enrolling in Medicare Part B while having employer insurance is unnecessary, as employer coverage remains primary. [14:33] Medigap timing and social security taxes. [15:21] Social Security is taxable income for most people, which means that you will owe income tax on that money. Choosing when and how to collect Social Security is complex, especially if you intend to keep working beyond age 62. While the prospect of “double-dipping” might seem appealing, several critical factors can impact your overall benefit, tax situation, and healthcare coverage. Here are the four big mistakes I often see: 1. Exceeding the Social Security Earnings Limit One of the biggest mistakes is not understanding the earnings limit set by Social Security for those who collect benefits before reaching their full retirement age (FRA). If you start taking benefits before your FRA, which currently ranges from 66 to 67 depending on your birth year, your benefits may be reduced if your annual earnings exceed a certain threshold. Before FRA: For every $2 you earn over this limit, Social Security will deduct $1 from your benefits. The year you reach FRA: The limit jumps to $62,160, but the calculation changes to $1 withheld for every $3 over the limit, and only the months before your birthday month are counted. After FRA, there is no longer an earnings cap; you can earn as much as you want without reducing your benefits. Failing to plan for these restrictions can lead to a surprise clawback, so calculate your annual income carefully if you plan to collect early. 2. Losing Eligibility to Contribute to an HSA If you're enrolled in a high-deductible health plan and are contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA), be wary: Once you enroll for Social Security after age 65, you're automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A. By law, you cannot contribute to an HSA while on Medicare. To make matters more complex, Medicare Part A enrollment is retroactive up to six months, and any contributions made to your HSA during that period will be considered excess contributions, exposed to a 6% IRS penalty unless withdrawn in time. Before you trigger Social Security benefits, stop your HSA contributions (and your employer's) at least six months in advance to avoid penalties and the loss of valuable tax deductions. 3. Accidental Enrollment in Medicare Part B Some assume that enrolling in Medicare Part B is required or beneficial while they keep their employer coverage, but that's not always the case. If your employer has 20 or more employees and you're covered under their group health insurance, your employer's plan remains primary, and Medicare Part B is unnecessary and costly, with premiums starting at $185/month and higher for high earners. Enrolling in Part B during this period can limit your future ability to buy a Medigap policy with automatic acceptance (no health questions or exclusions for pre-existing conditions). Unless you're losing employer coverage, it's usually best to delay enrolling in Part B and carefully respond to any enrollment communications from Social Security. 4. Not Withholding Enough Taxes on Social Security Payments Social Security benefits are taxable for most retirees, especially if you're still working. You need to anticipate the added income and withhold sufficient federal (and potentially state) taxes to avoid underpayment penalties. You can file IRS Form W-4V to have Social Security withhold federal tax from each payment, choosing between 7%, 10%, 12%, and 22%. Alternatively, increase withholding at work or make estimated tax payments. Planning ahead ensures you won't face a large bill come tax time. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE  Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact   Subscribe to Retire With Ryan

In this standout episode, three healthcare leaders unpack how they're transforming regulatory pressure into real-world impact. Melissa Skelton Duke (Banner Health), Dina Homer (HealthTeam Advantage), and Bita Farrokhroo (MedWatchers) share practical strategies for driving medication adherence, optimizing Part D performance, and bridging digital and cultural gaps to better serve diverse member populations. Learn how Banner is reframing adherence through member empathy, how HealthTeam Advantage aligns every employee to Stars performance, and how MedWatchers is consolidating fragmented workflows for a 29% lift in gap closure. With an NPS of 93, this is one of our highest-rated episodes in over 11 years. Download the Episode Guide: We're piloting a brand-new Episode Guide summarizing key insights and speaker highlights. Download the Guide to follow along and deepen your understanding of today's discussion. Thank you to MedWatchers for supporting this episode. With 180 pharmacists on staff, they're a trusted clinical partner to more than 300 health plan contracts—delivering over 2.7 million pharmacist-led interventions annually across Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial populations. Learn how they're helping plans improve adherence, reduce readmissions, and scale Stars-aligned strategies at www.medwatchers.com.

In this special episode, Mike Smith of The Brokerage Inc. leads a timely and insightful panel discussion from the FMO Summit, joined by two distinguished guests: John Greene, Founder & Principal of Tri-Branch Resolution LLC, and Nick Uehlecke, Principal at Todd Strategy Group. Together, they unpack the latest legislative and regulatory developments surrounding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Listeners will gain insider perspectives on key policy shifts, implications for FMOs and agents, and what to expect in the evolving healthcare landscape. With their deep experience in government affairs and healthcare strategy, Greene and Uehlecke shed light on how these changes might shape the future of Medicare marketing, compliance standards, and the overall regulatory environment. This episode is a must-listen for professionals navigating the complexities of healthcare legislation and those looking to stay ahead of CMS updates. Learn more about partnering with The Brokerage Inc. by visiting our website, www.thebrokerageinc.com. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our show!  New episodes are available every Tuesday. Join our Community! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-brokerage-inc-/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thebrokerageinc/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thebrokerageinc/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrokerageIncTexas  Website:  https://thebrokerageinc.com/ 

De, Mel, JP, & Maria 00:00: We're in the middle of a hostile government takeover 01:15: SotU 2025 02:03: Beyond the Gates 03:36: Luigi Mangione Sex Tapes 07:00: Donald Trump Warmly Discusses Arnold Palmer's Penis Size: ‘They Said, Oh My God, That's Unbelievable' 09:15: Manigone courtroom drawings 11:00: A protest in pink: Democrats respond to Trump's speech through clothes 16:15: Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security 17:40: NIH on YouTube 18:57: Introducing Dr. J, the Science Gay on mRNA Vaccines 31:00: The discovery of citric acid 32:10: RFK Wants to Send People to ‘Wellness Farms.' 34:40: The Privatization Of Everything | how America sold itself out 36:27: Megan Kelley vs. Don Lemon, Joy Reid fired from MSNBC 38:55: CNN's Don Lemon Holds up a "Nigger" Sign to Spark a Race Discussion — Instead It Backfires 41:25: Paradise 43:47: We Don't Always Agree 47:15: Carry On 49:00: Zelenski at the White House 54:07: European Leaders Talk of EU Army 57:00: Can Undocumented Immigrants Collect Social Security? 59:23: West Wing & The NewsRoom 1:00:07: Captain America Brave New World 1:02:52: Tiana show no longer coming to Disney Plus 1:08:07: Hand Sewing Tutorial for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide - TikTok 1:11:02: Where to Find your hosts!   Check out our carrd to see where you can find us!  https://nerdgasmnoire.carrd.co/ Make sure you join our new discord channel and hang out with the community! https://discord.gg/7DqMZSy ENJOY!   Hosts: De, Jamie, JP, Maria, Melissa, Storm Producer: De, Jamie, JP, Maria, Melissa, Storm Writing Team: De, Jamie, JP, Maria, Melissa, Storm Editor: De Audio Production: De Theme Song: Feelin Good provided by Mike (Pound 4 Pound Podcast) & Marion Moore from ALBM Production Design: JP Fairfield Social Media: Melissa, Storm

In this episode of The Art of Money, Art McPherson discusses the current economic climate, focusing on the potential for recession, consumer confidence, and the implications for retirement planning. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Medicare and Social Security, navigating market changes due to tariffs, and building trust in financial planning. The conversation also highlights the significance of maintaining a positive perspective amidst negative news and the journey towards financial success. For more information visit www.artofmoney.com! Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retirement in 2025 might seem daunting with economic uncertainty, but planning can turn fear into confidence. Abe Abich explores essential steps to preserve your retirement during economic uncertainty including assessing spending, defining goals, timing, and understanding savings and investments. He emphasizes the importance of having a plan to navigate the challenges of retiring during turbulent times. Schedule your complimentary appointment today: TheRetirementKey.com Get a free copy of Abe’s book: The Retirement Mountain: The 7 Steps To A Long-Lasting Retirement Follow us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still chasing cold Medicare leads? Time to rethink your strategy. Here's how top performers are using strategic content and warm transfer leads to earn clients' trust and close faster. Visit https://hablytemedia.com/book-appointment/ Hablyte Media City: Regina Address: 2101 Heseltine Road Website: https://hablytemedia.com/

House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to blow a $4 trillion hole in the deficit, cut back on Medicare and Medicaid, and dole out billions in tax breaks to a handful of ultra-rich Americans. He's an easy target, but that doesn't mean we should let him off the hook. The chaos within the ranks belies a bitter truth: this budget, if enacted, would be a moral and economic calamity. It would reshape our society in ways that are hard to imagine. And Mike Johnson is the kind of guy who probably knows, but doesn't care. He might be a mumbly little nerd, but he's earned his spot on the Enemies List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: In Palm Springs, California, a car explosion outside a fertility clinic killed the 25-year-old suspect and injured four others in what the FBI has labeled an act of intentional terrorism. The suspect's online manifesto suggested he was motivated by a fringe “pro-mortalist” philosophy, opposing the creation of life. In New York, a Mexican Navy training ship on a global goodwill tour collided with the Brooklyn Bridge after losing power, killing two people and injuring twenty. Former President Joe Biden announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive, hormone-sensitive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, but his medical team remains optimistic about management. In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's plan to deport Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador without sufficient legal process, emphasizing the need for due process protections. In economic news, former President Trump criticized Walmart's plan to raise prices in response to tariffs, insisting the company should absorb the costs, while Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating due to rising debt and interest payments. Boeing may escape a guilty plea related to the 737 Max crashes through a tentative DOJ agreement, raising concerns among victims' families. UnitedHealth Group is now under investigation for potential Medicare fraud, and Florida has become the second state, after Utah, to ban fluoride in its public water supply. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: LA Times: Online manifesto threatened clinic attack; FBI probes Palm Springs bomb suspect's motive AP News: Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and killing 2 crew members CNN: Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form' of prostate cancer  NBC News: Supreme Court rules administration must give Venezuelans more time to challenge deportation under Alien Enemies Act CNBC: Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs' after retailer warned it will raise prices CNBC: Moody's downgrades United States credit rating, citing growth in government debt WA Post: DOJ plans to drop Boeing prosecution in 737 crashes, family lawyers say  WSJ: Exclusive | UnitedHealth Group Is Under Criminal Investigation for Possible Medicare Fraud  NBC News: Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Rob and I begin at 39 mins and Michael and I start a 1:09 Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more The Committee to Protect Health Care, composed of over 36,000 doctors and advocates across the United States, drives lasting change in health care by using our tested and proven strategies across everything we do. Through our physician-led initiatives and targeted advocacy, we push for accessible, affordable, and equitable health care. Our programs reflect our commitment to advancing policies that put patients first and safeguard the health and freedom of every family. Nearly 25 years as an emergency medicine physician has provided Dr. Rob Davidson with a wealth of knowledge in practicing health care. Two years ago, however, he decided that he needed more. He began pursuing a Master of Public Health degree in the online Population and Health Sciences program at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.  “I've always been right at that point of health care where you meet people at significant moments in their life,” said Davidson, a West Michigan-based physician. “The ER seems far removed from the goals of population health and public health, but you come to realize just how much people's wider world has an impact on what brought them to the ER at that point in time.”  Davidson pondered earning his master's degree for a while, having seen colleagues who earned their MPH go on to impact local health outcomes. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he knew that pursuing an MPH was the right next step.   Michael A. Cohen has been a columnist for the Boston Globe on national politics and foreign affairs since 2014. He is also the author of “American Maelstrom: The 1968 Election and the Politics of Division,” “Live From the Campaign Trail: The Greatest Presidential Campaign Speeches of the 20th Century and How They Shaped Modern America” and is the co-author with Micah Zenko of “Clear and Present Safety: The World Has Never Been Better and Why That Matters to Americans.” Michael has written for dozens of news outlets, including as a regular columnist for the Guardian, Foreign Policy, the London Observer, and World Politics Review. He previously worked as a speechwriter at the US State Department, on Capitol Hill, and at NBC; was a Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation and a fellow at the Century Foundation, the American Security Project, and the World Policy Institute; and has also been a lecturer at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. American politics today exists in a post-truth world. The line between the politics and the substance of our policy discussions has almost completely been erased. This newsletter is focused on bringing to you evidence-based political and policy analysis - and telling uncomfortable but necessary truths about our current political moment. If you subscribe to Truth and Consequences you'll get multiple columns a week from me on the latest doings in American politics and public policy with a healthy dose of snark and commentary on music, movies, and sports thrown into the mix. Truth and Consequences will host weekly Q&A sessions with journalists, historians, and political pundits as well as weekly Zoom talks with some of the smartest observers of American politics. A paid subscription to Truth and Consequences provides access to all the content on the site as well as the comment sections and open discussion threads. And you'll be able to participate in bimonthly Zoom talks with me and any special guests I can convince to join me! Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and website. Never miss an update. Please check out and hopefully subscribe to Michael's Substack newsletter Truth and Consequences!  Stand Up subscribers get a discount on Michael's new newsletter! Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Join us  Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangouts!  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift  

Lee Camp digs into Trump's admission that 300,000 Gazans have been killed, DOGE may be coming to an end, a social media star is mocked for speaking to the police, Biden has cancer, and Trump is working to crush the ICC. All that and more!To learn more about Chapter Medicare Advice, call 757-349-8232 or go to AskChapter.org/Camp *Chapter: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your option.*Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors.

In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the second step in the Peace of Mind Pathway—Implementation. This is where the planning becomes reality. After building your personalized retirement roadmap, it's time to put your financial planning for retirement into motion. From investment transitions to estate documents and tax strategy retirement planning, this episode walks you through what happens after you say, “I'm ready.” It's not just about moving assets—it's about building a solid structure to retire confidently and comfortably.Listen in to learn about the intentional and methodical approach used at Peace of Mind Wealth Management to ensure your retirement income strategy, healthcare coverage, long term care planning, and retirement tax planning are all set up efficiently. This step-by-step retirement planning process also includes evaluating your current estate plan, understanding your Medicare and retirement options, and implementing a bucket strategy for retirement that aligns with your comfort level and goals. Discover how implementation isn't a one-time task—it's the beginning of a lasting, flexible retirement journey.In this episode, find out:· What happens when you decide to move forward with your retirement plan.· How asset transfers are managed through trusted custodians like Schwab or Fidelity.· Why implementation is paced over months to ensure thoughtful decision-making.· The key components of investment strategy for retirees, tax efficiency, and legal documentation.· How the Peace of Mind Pathway supports retiring comfortably through long-term care and Medicare strategy.Tweetable Quotes:“Implementation is not a one-and-done step—it's the launchpad for long-term retirement success.” – Radon Stancil “We take baby steps with purpose, so every element of your retirement plan gets the attention it deserves.” – Murs TariqResources:If you are in or nearing retirement and you want to gain clarity on what questions you should be asking, learn what the biggest retirement myths are, and identify what you can do to achieve peace of mind for your retirement, get started today by requesting our complimentary video course, Four Steps to Secure Your Retirement!To access the course, simply visit: POMWealth.net/podcast

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will let the Trump administration end the Temporary Protected Status program protecting roughly 350,000 Venezuelan migrants from the threat of deportation while legal proceedings over the move continue. Federal investigators say the Brooklyn Bridge was not significantly damaged when it was struck by a Mexican Navy ship in the East River on Saturday. A new report finds at least 742 rural hospitals are at risk of closing due to low reimbursement rates from Medicare and Medicaid, leaving communities like Trinity, Texas, without nearby emergency care and forcing patients to travel farther in life-or-death situations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many real estate investors get stuck in the cycle of buying single-family rentals and small multifamily properties, only to discover that true financial freedom remains frustratingly out of reach. My guest today, Michael Blank, is a real estate investor, bestselling author of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, and the CEO of Nighthawk Equity, where he controls over $300 million in multifamily real estate. He's also the host of the popular Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing Podcast. We discuss why you're unlikely to quit your job with single-family homes, how to scale your real estate portfolio with apartments, and his proven strategies for raising your first million dollars for multifamily deals. Find out more: TheFreedomPodcast.com/Brian Website: https://TheMichaelBlank.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/themichaelblank (24k Followers) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelblank (33k Followers) LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mblank1 (11k Followers) YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/ApartmentInvesting (16.6k Subscribers) Twitter: https://twitter.com/themichaelblank (2.1k Followers) Link to Book: https://amazon.com/Financial-Freedom-Real-Estate-Investing-ebook/dp/B07GD5SDZF/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Over 160 million Americans are served by Optum, yet many still don't fully understand what it actually does—or why it matters.Dr. Patrick Conway, newly appointed CEO of Optum and former head of CMS Innovation Center and Blue Cross NC, joins Steve for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of healthcare delivery, affordability, and the potential of value-based care at a national scale. With experience spanning the frontlines of medicine to top government and corporate leadership, Conway breaks down how Optum aims to improve care while controlling costs—and why he continues to practice as a pediatric hospitalist on weekends.We cover:

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Todd Gower.Todd Gower serves as the Chief Compliance Officer at L.A. Care Health Plan, bringing a distinctive blend of Big 4 consulting, finance, technology, and healthcare governance expertise to one of the nation's largest publicly operated health plans. In this role, he leads a broad portfolio that includes corporate and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, external audit coordination, organizational ethics, privacy, special investigations, internal audit, delegated provider oversight, and compliance analytics. His focus is on building a culture of compliance that not only meets regulatory expectations—especially across Medicare and Medicaid programs—but also supports L.A. Care's mission of delivering quality care to its members, providers, and communities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-m-gower-9a64b7/

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In this debut episode of Quality Talks With Peggy O'Kane, Founder and President of NCQA, Peggy is joined by Dr. Sachin Jain, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, to explore a provocative question: Why isn't health care better at getting better?Measuring—Not Missing—What Matters: Anxieties about access and affordability plague everyday people. But quality measurement's focus is elsewhere. Is health care chasing the wrong metrics and missing the big picture? The Complacency Crisis: Sachin says the core issue is a reluctance to embrace real reform, noting the industry's tendency to want improvement without being willing to change fundamental practices. He calls for a bolder approach. Rethinking Medicare & Medicare Advantage: Sachin challenges rosy view of traditional Medicare, and describes how a legal battle over a flawed Medicare Advantage star rating raised questions about how measuring quality affects care. Simplifying for Impact: Sachin proposes focusing on three or four areas, emphasizing patient experience, ease of access and basic care for common conditions. He urges cost transparency, simpler administrative processes and renewed competition.Key Quote:“ If we all just took care of our own part of the ecosystem, we'd get 20, 30% better. But instead, the most industry talking points are about, ‘Hey, we don't get paid enough for what we do.' Everyone who's making money claims that they're losing money on X, Y, or Z lines of business. Everyone complains about regulatory capture, so there's just a bit of having normalized the abnormal. And I think that that's the thing we have to undo if we're going to actually make the kinds of forward progress that we're hoping to make as an industry.”-Sachin Jain, MDTime Stamps:(01:44) Inspired by Our Mentors in Health Care(04:27) How Does Health Care Get Better?(7:28) The Trap of Toxic Positivity (11:34) Misplaced Nostalgia for Traditional Medicare(18:05) The Stars Program Controversy(22:13) Simplifying Health Care MeasurementLinks:Connect with Sachin Learn More About SCANConnect with PeggyLearn More About NCQA

We've got details on the CMS decision to reverse their decision on the Disaster/Emergency SEP for Medicare Beneficiaries.   Read the text version   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Myths about Selling ACA Health Plans: https://lnk.to/asg660  Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025 Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://lnk.to/G6g1fm Medicare Advantage Emergency-Related SEPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-emergency-related-seps/   References: “Medicare Advantage and Part D Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance Updated: 2024.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy2025cdenrollmentanddisenrollmentguidancepdf.pdf. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

Why Agents Should Think Twice Before Celebrating Industry “Good News”On the latest episode of Insurance Business Babes, hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff dive into the issues behind Medicare's disaster SEPs (Special Election Periods), recent government reversals, and why not all agent celebrations are necessarily cause for joy. If you're an agent who's popped the champagne over recent changes, this episode is for you.When "Wins" Aren't Wins for EveryoneThe government recently reversed a rule, now allowing agents to enroll clients using the disaster SEP again, rather than having clients call Medicare directly. On the surface, this sounds like a win, but Kathe and Joanna urge caution. The reversal makes it easier for bad actors—especially call centers—to abuse SEPs for commission, often enrolling vulnerable clients in unsuitable or unnecessary plans. The end result? Honest agents face unfair competition and a system that can hurt clients without careful oversight.The Real Cost of Abused SEPsDisaster SEPs are meant for people genuinely affected by natural disasters and unable to enroll during typical periods. Kathe shares stories about agents moving clients between plans quarter after quarter under questionable pretense. Not only does this strain trust in the industry, but it also puts pressure on carriers and small agents alike. Frequent rollovers, rapid disenrollment, and adverse selection can damage both client outcomes and carrier profitability, leading to fewer good products in the market.Small Business Agents: The Ones Getting SqueezedAs Joanna notes, regulatory changes intended to clamp down on abuse often make life harder for solo agents and small agencies, not the big call centers causing most issues. Increased documentation, lengthy disclaimers, and constant regulation can be overwhelming, especially when honest agents get painted with the same broad brush.Celebrate Wisely—and Put Clients FirstFinally, Kathe and Joanna remind agents that cutting corners or exploiting loopholes ultimately harms your reputation and client base. Instead, build your book with integrity, focus on true client needs, and don't be swayed by industry “wins” that may only benefit the big players. Diversify, cross-sell, and always act as if you were advising your own family member—your clients (and your business) will thank you for it.This episode is sponsored by ⁠CertifiedMedicareAgents.com⁠. Use the coupon code BABES2024 for a free lifetime BRONZE membership.

The Medicare Advantage Minute is pre-empted so that we can spend the time examining the current state of Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP).  We also do some speculation about the economic pressures facing these plans and what changes might be necessary for the year 2026. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn the eligibility requirements and the extent to which Medicare will cover Hepatitis B screening and treatment. Finally, a quiz reveals the healthiest states vs. the unhealthiest states in the USA for older Americans. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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The $84 billion question haunting American healthcare takes center stage as Nathan Kaufman returns to unpack the bombshell criminal investigation into UnitedHealthcare's alleged Medicare fraud. Drawing from his 48 years of healthcare expertise, Kaufman reveals the troubling mechanics behind how the nation's largest insurer potentially manipulated the Medicare Advantage system through aggressive "upcoding" – artificially inflating patient illness scores to extract higher government payments.This eye-opening conversation exposes the stark reality that UnitedHealthcare somehow generated a staggering 95% of all Medicare Advantage profits in 2024, raising serious questions about their operational practices compared to competitors. We dive deep into the company's concerning denial patterns, where approximately one in ten Medicare Advantage claims gets rejected, yet when patients fight back, 70-80% of appeals succeed – suggesting many initial denials lack merit.Beyond the investigation itself, we explore the fundamental conflict at the heart of our healthcare system: the misaligned incentives that reward denying care rather than providing it. As Kaufman aptly describes healthcare as "the largest segment of the largest economy in the history of the world," we confront the uncomfortable truth that 24 cents of every federal dollar now flows into a system that too often prioritizes corporate profits over patient wellbeing. Whether you're concerned about healthcare costs, insurance practices, or the future of Medicare and Medicaid, this conversation offers crucial insights into how the complexity and opacity of our healthcare system benefits powerful interests while leaving patients vulnerable. Subscribe now to join our growing community of listeners seeking fiercely nonpartisan analysis of today's most pressing issues.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. Retired Georgia Detective Shares the Harsh Truth About Investigations Into Assaults On Kids. In a recent interview on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, which is available for free on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast platforms. It is also promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium, retired Georgia law enforcement officer Bryan McRee opened up about his harrowing experience investigating assaults and sex assaults on kids, a career focus he never anticipated but ultimately became his calling. With 25 years in law enforcement, Bryan's journey took him from a city Police Department to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in south-central Georgia, where he served as a Detective. It was there that he found himself pulled into the darkest aspects of crime: investigations into child sexual abuse. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. “I never thought this would become a specialty for me,” Bryan said. “But once I handled my first case involving a child, I realized how critical it was that someone do this right, and do it with compassion.” Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . Throughout his career, Bryan led numerous investigations involving minors, often uncovering trauma that had been hidden within trusted circles. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. “The majority of these assaults come from someone the child knows, a family member, a coach, a caretaker,” he explained. “That betrayal adds another layer of trauma, and it complicates the investigation.” Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Bryan detailed two specific cases that he believes the news media often misrepresents, stories that don't make for comfortable headlines, but are sadly common. According to Bryan, intervention needs to happen early, and the focus should always be on the victims, not sensationalism. “One of the hardest parts was facing attacks, not just from suspects, but sometimes from their families, who refused to believe the victim. That's something the public rarely sees,” he noted. “But these kids... they needed someone to believe them.” The emotional toll of these cases wasn't lost on Bryan. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. “You try to leave the job at the office, but when a kid looks you in the eye and says what happened to them, that stays with you. You carry that forever.” He emphasized that part of his duty wasn't just about arrests and convictions, it was about intervention, providing hope and healing to children and families whose lives had been shattered. Child sexual abuse is alarmingly prevalent. According to national statistics, every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted, and the vast majority of abused children, up to 93% that were sexually assaulted knew their abuser. Despite that, only 25 out of every 1,000 perpetrators are ever imprisoned. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium and most all social media platforms. “People need to understand the scale of the problem,” Bryan stressed. “We're talking about hundreds of thousands of victims. And these kids often don't have a voice, so we have to be that voice.” Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. In Georgia, initiatives like the Keeping Kids Safe Campaign are part of an ongoing effort to provide intervention services to victims. Organizations like the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy (GCCA) serve over 900 children each year, offering forensic interviews, trauma-informed therapy, and family support. “What GCCA does is incredible,” Bryan said. “They're rebuilding lives.” Lowndes County, where Bryan served, is located near the Florida border and is part of the Valdosta metropolitan area. Known for its strong community ties and rich history, the Sheriff's Office there operates with a mission rooted in justice, dignity, and community service. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. “We were always taught to serve with integrity. To protect the innocent. That mission became very real when dealing with kids who had been assaulted.” Since retiring from law enforcement, Bryan has founded LEMS.Online, a company dedicated to modernizing law enforcement services. LEMS provides POST training, evidence room audits, and even duty-ready firearms and suppressors. The organization also offers a free training record management system for Georgia POST instructors, streamlining and improving how agencies track training and compliance. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. “It's about giving back,” he said. “My time as a cop taught me that law enforcement needs the right tools and training. LEMS is how I continue to serve, just in a different way.” His podcast episode dives deep into both the practical and emotional challenges of working cases involving the assaults on kids, and the vital role law enforcement plays in these investigations. His candid storytelling, combined with years of fieldwork, make it a must-listen for anyone interested in the reality behind the badge. You can listen to the full conversation now on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Websitem, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and be sure to follow the ongoing discussion across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Assaults On Kids, Intervention and Investigations, His Experience. 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149 Understanding the Role of Professional Fiduciaries with Sara Ecklein In episode 149 of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN, interviews Sara Ecklein, a private fiduciary and host of the Legacy of Love podcast. Sara shares her journey from witnessing a loved one's final days to becoming a professional fiduciary who helps families navigate elder care, conservatorships, special needs trusts, and long-term care planning. She discusses the importance of estate planning, the roles of trustees and power of attorney, and the value of ongoing conversations about end-of-life wishes. The episode emphasizes the importance of clear communication and proactive planning to avoid family conflicts and ensure a smooth transition during difficult times. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:29 About the Host and Podcast 00:39 Cloud 9 Care System Partnership 01:39 Interview with Sara Ecklein Begins 03:12 Sara's Journey to Becoming a Fiduciary 04:41 Understanding the Role of a Professional Fiduciary 11:09 Importance of Estate Planning 12:46 Challenges and Misconceptions in Estate Planning 16:52 The Emotional and Practical Aspects of Estate Planning 27:37 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 29:59 Conclusion and Call to Action   Sara's Free Workbook offer:  https://www.trustandhonor.co/workbook https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-legacy-of-love/id1756395177?i=1000661709611 Contact Sara:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sara-ecklein Facebook: @Sara Ecklein, CLPF Instagram: @themindfulfiduciary Website: https://www.trustandhonor.co/ National Guardianship Associates: https://www.guardianship.org/ Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You)  If you would, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.  

This week, we break down the surprising China tariff truce and what it means for global markets. We then dive into the growing concerns surrounding a potential recession, exploring key indicators and expert opinions. We provide actionable steps you can take now to financially prepare for economic uncertainty and safeguard your portfolio.

After a four-day trip to the Middle East, Donald Trump is back in Washington, D.C., and plans to accept a used $400 million plane from Qatar. However, this proposed gift is drawing objections from House Democrats. Representative Jamie Raskin joins The Weekend to discuss how Congress intends to push back. Plus, the Supreme Court continues to block some deportations as Trump tries to undermine immigration law.

Story of the Week (DR):UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty steps down for 'personal reasons' MM DRUnitedHealth Under Investigation: UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal probe by the U.S. Department of Justice for potential Medicare fraud related to its Medicare Advantage program. The company is also dealing with a civil fraud investigation and has suspended its 2025 financial forecast amid rising medical costs. CEO Andrew Witty resigned unexpectedly this week.Steve will receive a golden hello again consisting of a one-time $60M option award. While the company claims there will be no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of Steve's employment, there are no performance hurdles tied to this award meaning Steve could make a boatload of cash even if the stock market goes up independent of his work as CEO.A Kohl's board member resigned because she was 'continually disappointed' by governance and a lack of transparency MM DRKohl's Director and Compensation Committee Chair Christine Day resigned from the board on May 5, 2025.Kohl's initially claimed: “Ms. Day's decision [to resign] was not due to any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.”Day later sent an email (included in SEC filing) saying:I want to stress my concern that this is an inappropriate way to handle this. All shareholders deserve the same access to the same information. [ . . .] and for us to not respond to ISS is not good governance. In the 8K filing, for my departure, it would not be accurate to say I have no disagreements with the board. Unfortunately I have been continually disappointed with the level of governance process. The 8k needs to reflect this.”In another email she called out Board Chair Michael Bender: “There is no delegation to committees or chairs, Michael “handles” everything, maybe speaks to one person or 2, then “tells” everyone what the decision is. Some people know more than others leading to board members feeling alienated, out of the loop, and worse—developing a culture where real discussions rarely occur.”In a meeting held yesterday (may 14), only 5% of Kohls shareholders said NO to Board Chair Michael Bender while 45% said NO on Pay while average director support was 92% YESJohn Tyson joins Tyson Foods Inc. board, 9 months after criminal charges led him to step down as CFO MM DRDespite being part of the controlling family, The Tyson children will be paid $315,000 annually like all other non-employee directors.FedEx board member David Steiner to lead US Postal ServiceLD since 2009; CEO Waste Management; $15M in sharesGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Boulder's landmark lawsuit against Suncor, Exxon can proceed, Colorado Supreme Court rulesMM: NLPC Urges Exxon Mobil Shareholders To Vote Against Election Of CEO Darren Woods For Board On Exxon Mobil's 2025 Proxy Ballot DR MMThey are running a vote no campaign on Darren Woods… for being too woke! After suing his own shareholder who wanted him to be woke!Assholiest of the Week (MM):NasdaqNasdaq Supports Texas Senate Bill 29, Strengthening Corporate Governance and Business Growth in the State DREd Knight of Nasdaq says: “Senate Bill 29 is a milestone for corporate governance in Texas. By embracing smart, innovation-focused regulation like SB 29, Texas is showing the world what it means to lead on economic growth and modern, clear governance principles,” said Ed Knight, Executive Vice Chairman of Nasdaq. “We commend Senator Bryan Hughes, Representative Morgan Meyer, and Governor Greg Abbott for advancing legislation that strengthens Texas' position as a global center for capital formation.”The major features include a Musk “board independence” rule that allows an evidentiary hearing by a court to say a committee overseeing a transaction is “independent”, then they can exclude any lawsuits or challenges to the committee findings/approval - say, on something like a massive pay package - without the ability of a shareholder to get recourseThey also can refuse books and records if they THINK you might sue them, and they only allow derivative lawsuits for groups with 3% or more of the sharesEd Knight biography: A Texas native, Knight received his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law.Stewardship teamsHarley-Davidson Leaders Survive Proxy FightThe company didn't reveal the preliminary vote total during its shareholder meeting. About 48% of shares voted withheld support from Zeitz, while about 40% withheld support from directors Thomas Linebarger and Sara Levinson, two people familiar with the tally said.Harley's bylaws require directors to resign if more than 50% of shares voted withhold support.Seriously investors? Seriously? Levinson has been a director since Clinton's FIRST TERM - AND SHE HAS A CHECKMARK FOR INDEPENDENT. 30 years isn't too much for you investors? 30? For an ex NFL and MTV executive at a company that makes motorcycles? If you're anti-woke, isn't this an easy vote out?? Not even for her woman-ness, but for the fact that she has literally nothing to do with making motorcycles? She started a women-focused dot com media company called “Club Mom”!If Blackrock and Vanguard voted to support Harley directors, they truly do not care - and ISS's fuckwit half-assed non-assessment is what's driving investors to do-nothingness. And I know ISS is listening, we've been told they don't like our criticism - tough shit, your assessments are feckless bullshit nothingburger with no real backing, and pension funds are starting to notice you give them a whole lot of puffery for 200k a yearIn other news… BlackRock wins 67% support for pay as CEO Fink assures on global economyEach of its 18 director nominees were easily elected with average support over 98%.Press ReleasesLumen Technologies Appoints Michelle J. Goldberg and Steve McMillan to Board, Strengthening Company's AI and Digital StrategyBecause no one cares, no one reads the bios to determine if, at least on paper, the headline matches the humans - “strengthening company's AI and digital strategy”Michelle J. Goldberg brings over 20 years of experience in early-stage technology, finance, and board governance. She served as a Partner at venture capital firm Ignition Partners and currently sits on the boards of both Bakkt Holdings and Ally Financial, previously having held board roles at Legg Mason, Taubman Centers, and Plum Creek Timber. Her expertise and guidance in early-stage technology startups has helped scale businesses through critical phases of innovation and expansion. Michelle holds a BA from Columbia University and an MA from Harvard University.Steve McMillan is a seasoned executive in global enterprise technology strategy, data analytics and big data. Since 2020, he has served as President and CEO of Teradata Corporation. His previous leadership roles at F5, Oracle, and IBM specialized in security, cloud management, and managed services—making him a key voice in modernizing technology platforms for customer success. Steve earned a First-Class Honours degree in Management and Computer Science from Aston University in Birmingham, England.So… not AI or digital strategy experts?Headliniest of the WeekDR: Elon Musk says everyone will want their 'personal robot' — but warns of 'Terminator'-style risksDR: Elon Musk's AI says it was ‘instructed by my creators at xAI' to accept the narrative of ‘white genocide' in South AfricaMM: Women contribute less to climate-heating emissions than men, study finds - this explains the anti woke movement, the atmosphere is super woke MM: Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC failed to pay swing state petition signers, new suit allegesWho Won the Week?DR: Olivia Tyson, for being the nepobaby nobody notices (when standing next to John R. Tyson)MM: The A in AI, since Elon has proven that you really don't need the “intelligence” part.PredictionsDR: After Disney CEO Bob Iger hears me on The Responsible Investor Podcast with Gina Gambetta he sends a cease and desist letter forcing me off all podcasts until 1001 years of the next popeMM: Exxon sues the NLPC for its exempt solicitation, and no one knows who to root for.

How is reimbursement decided? Have an inside look from the committee itself as we unpack exactly how a new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code is created, assessed, and ultimately valued for physician Medicare reimbursement. In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by radiation oncologist Dr. Amar Rewari and interventional radiologist Dr. Curtis Anderson, both of whom sit on the RVS Update Committee (RUC).---SYNPOSISThe conversation covers who participates in the RUC, the preparation it takes to propose a new CPT code, and what it's like to collaborate with physicians from all specialties. They discuss the confidential yet crucial role of the RUC in determining physician work and practice expenses, advocacy efforts, and the impact of healthcare policies on reimbursement. The doctors stress the importance of physician engagement—especially through member surveys—and share how providers can get involved. The guests also touch on their personal journeys and motivations within the RUC and introduce Dr. Rewari's podcast, ‘Value Health Voices', which focuses on healthcare policy and economics.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction and Importance of Surveys01:18 - Understanding the RVS Update Committee (RUC)6:36 - How Does a New CPT Code Get Introduced?09:44 - Challenges and Dynamics within the RUC20:52 - Health Value Voices Podcast22:51 - Transparency in Healthcare Policy24:39 - Future of Healthcare Payments29:00 - Getting Involved in Healthcare Policy33:43- Final Thoughts and Call to Action---RESOURCESHealth Value Voices Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cxnf4Il3QK3cvFFKxwPWL?si=212d084a09034cf2

Ben Cohen, co-founder of ice cream company Ben & Jerry's, was arrested after interrupting a Senate hearing involving HHS Secretary RFK Jr. The Left is mad that the DOGE is exposing the fraud taking place in Medicare, causing California to double down by extending the program to ineligible illegal aliens. Is the Left preparing for another Summer of Rage? Glenn outlines Trump's plans for his trip to the Middle East. Will he be the one to finally bring peace to that region? Glenn highlights the most important parts of his latest Wednesday Night Special over the looming financial Armageddon America is facing. Vice President JD Vance joins to discuss America's current foreign political strategy of using "peace through strength" to shape the new world order. Glenn calls out Hillary Clinton's hypocrisy after she criticized Trump's acceptance of a jet from Qatar. Have conservatives gone too far to the other side by adopting multiple left-leaning positions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meidas Health is on a roll! Continuing its series of incisive interviews with the nation's top healthcare leaders, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure — head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Biden — joins host Dr. Vin Gupta for a hard-hitting discussion on prescription drug pricing in the United States. In light of President Trump's executive order yesterday — which was light on specifics — what's actually having an impact on lowering costs for patients nationwide? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John talks about Trump's move to prioritize the resettlement of white South African refugees in the United States even as he has turned away refugees from countries including Afghanistan and Haiti has sparked allegations of hypocrisy and a double standard, as well as questions about who is footing the bill for the new arrivals. He then talks about Republicans in the House Energy and Commerce Committee advancing legislation that adds steep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare as part of the big, single budget bill demanded by Trump. To find $880 billion in cuts, they seek to impose work requirements, penalize states that offer Medicaid to immigrants, and shorten the ACA enrollment period. The cuts will drop more than 10 million people from Medicaid and leave more than 7 million Americans completely uninsured. Then, he speaks with Democratic strategist Max Burns about Trump tariffs and his failed trade war. Next, Desimber Rose and Dillon Cruz of the God Squad return to discuss the crossroads between politics and Christian Nationalists. And winding it up, legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson speaks with John and listeners about Trump's systematic destruction of our security, Constitution, and way of life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five years ago this month, I died. I mean, not for long—but long enough. In this episode, I talk about it. The cardiac arrest. The four-year curse. The memory gaps. The part where Kristen saved my life on a mattress, then got told I was “end of life” and left in a hospital hallway with no cell service. I don't usually get into this on the podcast, but it's time. I also talk about what it's like to return to clinic too soon, what empathy fatigue feels like when it hits you mid-exam, and why Australia's healthcare system makes me want to scream and cry and hug a Medicare card. Oh, and yes, I checked—I did not get a single ophthalmology consult while hospitalized. Rude. Takeaways: I Gave the Saddest Talk in Australia—and They Thanked Me for It. Nothing like telling an entire country of surgeons: "Whatever the U.S. does, do the opposite." We've Got Trauma. We've Got Memory Loss. We've Got... Thai Food? My hippocampus was out to lunch, but at least I wasn't. Shoutout to solo dinners in Sydney. Cardiac Arrest Might've Been the Easy Part. Kristen had to do chest compressions. Then fight a hospital. Then explain to our kids why Dad was suddenly gone. Empathy Fatigue is Real. And It's Ugly. I went back to work too soon. And I knew it the moment I got irrationally annoyed by dry eye complaints. I Think My Wife Asked for Artificial Tears While I Was in the ICU. I can't prove this, but it feels on brand. I'll confirm and get back to you. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information.  Today's episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit ⁠⁠⁠aka.ms/knockknockhi⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about Pearson Ravitz go to ⁠⁠http://www.pearsonravitz.com/knockknock⁠⁠. Produced by⁠⁠⁠ Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices