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The Friday Five for January 27, 2023:
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Update
Dollar General Mobile Healthcare
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2023
Instagram Quiet Mode and Other Updates
State of the Senior Market 2023 Details
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
ACA Enrollment Snapshot, Apple HomePod, & Egg Alternatives: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aca-enrollment-snapshot-apple-homepod-egg-alternatives-the-friday-five/
Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner and Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2022-podcast-recommendations/
References:
Dollar General pilots mobile clinics as it targets a bigger presence in healthcare: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/dollar-general-pilots-mobile-clinics-it-targets-bigger-presence-healthcare
HHS Announces Key Dates for the First Year of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-announces-key-dates-first-year-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program
H.R. 244 Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2023: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/244/text
How to use Quiet Mode on Instagram: https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-use-quiet-mode-on-instagram
Instagram adds a new 'Quiet Mode' and recommendation controls: https://www.engadget.com/instagram-introduces-quiet-mode-new-content-controls-140011575.html
Instagram launches quiet mode to help you focus: https://mashable.com/article/quiet-mode-instagram-pause-notifications-how-to
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Medicare Hearing Aid Benefits Bill: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/01/12/lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-medicare-hearing-aid-benefits-bill/
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
The Friday Five for January 20, 2023:
2023 Marketplace OEP Snapshot #3
COVID-19 PHE extended by Becerra
We reached the debt ceiling. Now what?
Alternatives for expensive eggs
Apple brings HomePod back
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things About the ACA Marketplace: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-the-aca-marketplace-the-friday-five/
Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/boost-your-commissions-with-a-new-hi-sales-strategy-ft-harry-rittner-damon-logan/
Major Compliance Changes Coming to Medicare Advantage & Part D for 2024: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/major-compliance-changes-coming-to-medicare-advantage-part-d-for-2024/
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Uncoupling, & the State of the Senior Market 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nahu-rebrand-medicaid-uncoupling-the-state-of-the-senior-market-2023-the-friday-five/
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2022-podcast-recommendations/
References:
Apple announces revamped full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing original: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/18/23553366/apple-homepod-2022-price-release-date-specs-features
Apple HomePod: https://www.apple.com/homepod/
Becerra renews COVID-19 public health emergency another 90 days, possibly for last time: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/becerra-renews-covid-19-public-health-emergency-another-90-days-possibly-last-time
Egg prices are soaring. Here’s how to substitute in cooking, baking. https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/01/18/egg-substitutes-cooking-baking/
'Egg-scuse me, this carton is how much?' Here's why egg prices are soaring across the US: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/01/18/egg-prices-avian-flu-inflation/11067700002/
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in January 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-new-movies-tv-january-2023-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/#29
Foods With More Protein Than an Egg: https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-more-protein-than-egg
How to Prescribe Controlled Substances to Patients During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/GDP/(DEA-DC-023)(DEA075)Decision_Tree_(Final)_33120_2007.pdf
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #3: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-3
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Pandemic deadline threatens access to Adderall, hormone therapies: https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/pandemic-prescription-drugs-telehealth
The avian flu is hammering U.S. poultry farmers, leaving experts to ask: What has changed? https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/avian-bird-flu-egg-prices-rcna66273
The Cheapest Ways to Get Your Protein Right Now: https://lifehacker.com/the-cheapest-ways-to-get-your-protein-right-now-1850001760
The Debt Limit Through the Years: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/debt-limit-through-the-years/
The US will likely reach its debt limit on Thursday. What comes next is predictable: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/politics/us-debt-ceiling-what-matters/index.html
U.S. braces for ‘extraordinary’ steps to avoid debt ceiling: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/01/19/debt-ceiling-default/
What Happens When COVID-19 Emergency Declarations End? Implications for Coverage, Costs, and Access: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/what-happens-when-covid-19-emergency-declarations-end-implications-for-coverage-costs-and-access/#telehealth
What’s Behind the Adderall Shortage and What Does It Mean for Those Being Treated for ADHD? https://www.bu.edu/articles/2022/behind-the-adderall-shortage/
What is the US debt ceiling and what happens if it isn’t raised? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/19/what-is-us-debt-ceiling-explainer
Why Are Eggs So Expensive, and WTF Do I Cook Instead? https://www.bonappetit.com/story/egg-price-substitution
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Get the details on CMS compliance changes coming to Medicare Advantage and Part D in 2024. We highlight the major regulations agents need to know to stay compliant, all in this can't-miss episode!
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Medicare compliance questions? Email our Compliance Officer for clarification!
Questions for the podcast? Recommendations for an episode? Email the ASG Podcast!
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Resources:
5 Things About CMS’ CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
All About State Health Insurance Assistance Programs: https://living.medicareful.com/all-about-state-health-insurance-assistance-programs
CMS Compliance Memo & TPMO Frequently Asked Questions: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-compliance-memo-tpmo-frequently-asked-questions-the-friday-five/
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/
FAQs About the Ritter Platform’s CallVault: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-the-ritter-platforms-callvault/
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What 2023 CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-2023-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/
NAHU Rebrand, Medicaid Uncoupling, & the State of the Senior Market: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nahu-rebrand-medicaid-uncoupling-the-state-of-the-senior-market-2023-the-friday-five/
Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2023 Registration: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm
Updated Medicare Enrollment Rules for 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/updated-medicare-enrollment-rules-for-2023/
References:
Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug
Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Still thinking of Hospital Indemnity as a cross-sale? Discover a new way of thinking about this product, how it pairs with plans in your portfolio, a new strategy for pitching HI, and how to overcome the anxiety that's causing you to leave money on the table!
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ASG Podcast: ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
Damon Logan: Damon.Logan@RitterIM.com
Harry Rittner: Harold.Rittner@RitterIM.com
Highlights:
[01:15] Hospital Indemnity definition & product basics
[02:32] The Hospital Gap in Medicare Advantage
[06:12] Compliance!
[10:26] 🔮 Hospital Indemnity as a companion plan to Medicare Advantage. (Not dissimilar to Med Supp for Original Medicare)
[13:46] The Elephant in the Room
[15:09] Due Diligence and a New Strategy
[20:28] Fear of Losing the Sale
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Cover Those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cover-those-copays-with-hospital-indemnity-plans/
How Does a Hospital Indemnity Plan Work with Medicare? A Case Study: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-does-a-hospital-indemnity-plan-work-with-medicare-a-case-study/
How to Sell Hospital Indemnity Plans and Combat Health Care Costs: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-sell-hospital-indemnity-plans-and-combat-health-care-costs/
Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicare-msa-plans-hospital-indemnity-insurance-the-perfect-pair/
Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/selling-hospital-indemnity-insurance-with-medicare-advantage-is-it-worth-it/
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
The Friday Five for January 6, 2023:
NAHU is now NABIP
The Great Medicaid Uncoupling
CMS CY 2024 MA and PDP Leads Proposal
State of the Senior Market 2023
The Joy Workout and Other Mental Health Tips
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things About CMS' CY 2024 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-cms-cy-2024-ma-and-part-d-proposed-rule-the-friday-five/
Register for Ritter's State of the Senior Market Event: https://www.ritterim.com/sotsm/
References:
10 Things to Know About the Unwinding of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Requirement: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-the-unwinding-of-the-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-requirement/
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: https://rules.house.gov/sites/democrats.rules.house.gov/files/BILLS-117hr2617eas2.pdf
From telehealth to Medicare cuts: Here are the health policies in Congress' $1.7T omnibus: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/telehealth-medicare-cuts-here-are-health-policies-congress-17t-omnibus
Medicare Advantage Managers Propose 2024 Ban on Lead Sales: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/12/16/medicare-advantage-managers-propose-2024-ban-on-lead-sales/
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-26956.pdf
National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals (NABIP) Name Change Info: https://nabip.org/chapter-resources/hod/name-change
NAHU Proposed Rebranding: https://nabip.org/media/7283/nahu-rebranding-final.pdf
Small Steps to Improve Your Mental Health in 2023: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/26/well/mind/mental-health-advice-2023.html
The Joy Workout: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/24/well/move/joy-workout-exercises-happiness.html
Why Democrats warmed to severing Medicaid eligibility from the Covid public health emergency: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/19/democrats-medicaid-covid-00074563
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Partnering with an FMO is a big choice… we understand that you might have questions! We answer our most frequently asked questions about working with Ritter Insurance Marketing in this ASG Podcast episode. Curious about marketing? Need tech solutions? Not sure how joining a field marketing organization can help you insurance business? We answer those questions and more!
Get started with Ritter Insurance Marketing today and gain access to the Ritter Platform, CallVault, the Medicare Quote Engine, and more! https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA – What’s the Difference?: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-%e2%80%93-what-s-the-difference/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ready-to-join-an-fmo-10-things-to-consider/
Ritter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry Rittner: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ritter-s-tools-resources-for-insurance-agents-featuring-harry-rittner/
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/training-opportunities-for-insurance-agents-at-ritter/
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
CMS just released the Contract Year 2024 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule. Listen for our initial take on these policy and technical changes and what they mean for independent insurance agents like you!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
References:
Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Proposed Rule (CMS-4201-P): https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-prescription-drug
CMS releases the 2024 Medicare Advantage Proposed Rule: What it means for Star ratings, prior authorization, and marketing requirements: https://www.risehealth.org/insights-articles/cms-releases-the-2024-medicare-advantage-proposed-rule-what-it-means-for-star-ratings-prior-authorization-and-marketing-requirements
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Overpayment Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly; Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-26956.pdf
Medicare Program: Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, etc.: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2022-26956/medicare-program-contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
This week, it's all about the ACA! CMS released the 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule AND the 2nd snapshot of 2023 Marketplace Open Enrollment. Sarah pulls out the details agents should know!
Have questions about the ACA Market? Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More episodes about ACA Marketplace Sales:
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/8-reasons-why-medicare-agents-should-sell-aca-plans/
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitate Marketplace (FFM) Training: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-become-certified-for-aca-marketplace-sales-with-federally-facilitated-marketplace-ffm-training/
Is the ACA Sticking Around Long Term? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/is-the-aca-sticking-around-long-term/
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/learn-how-to-sell-aca-products-during-the-off-season-featuring-danica-stover/
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-the-inflation-reduction-act-means-for-your-medicare-aca-clients/
References:
12 Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper Alternatives: https://www.treehugger.com/eco-friendly-alternatives-wrapping-paper-4858648
Eight of the Best Reusable Alternatives to Traditional Wrapping Paper: https://lifehacker.com/eight-of-the-best-reusable-alternatives-to-traditional-1849881129
Furoshiki: The Art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping: https://www.invaluable.com/blog/furoshiki/
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Proposed Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2024-proposed-rule
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
The Friday Five for December 9, 2022:
AEP 2023 is over. What's next?
CMS Prior Authorization Rule
COVID, Cold, Flu, Allergies, or RSV?
Mental Health Benefits of Cleaning
Lensa AI Art Generating App
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Have questions for the Agent Survival Guide Podcast? Reach out to our team at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or by calling 1-717-562-7211.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More Episodes You'll Like:
Lifelong Learning: Online Educational Resources: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/lifelong-learning-online-educational-resources/
Top 5 Premium Podcast Subscriptions for the Holidays: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-premium-podcast-subscriptions-for-the-holidays-the-friday-five/
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-10-holiday-toys-2022-the-tuesday-ten/
References:
CMS Proposes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-rule-expand-access-health-information-and-improve-prior-authorization-process
How Is Everyone Making Those A.I. Selfies? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/07/style/lensa-ai-selfies.html
The Difference between COVID-19, the Flu, Allergies, RSV, and a Cold: https://tulsaer.com/the-difference-between-covid-19-the-flu-allergies-rsv-and-a-cold/
The Mental Health Benefits Of A Clean Home: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/mental-health-clean-home/
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
The Friday Five for December 2, 2022:
Last Days of AEP 2023 – Make Them Count!
Senate Calling for Medicare & Me Handbook Changes
Recapping 2022 Medicare Bills
Expert Takes on TikTok Viral Health Trends
Hive Social Offline for Security Fixes
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Resources:
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/common-sales-mistakes-you-might-be-making-and-how-to-fix-them/
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in December 2022: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-new-movies-tv-december-2022-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/#4
Hive Social, a Twitter and Instagram Alternative, is Exploding in Popularity: https://petapixel.com/2022/11/30/hive-social-a-twitter-and-instagram-alternative-is-exploding-in-popularity/
Hive Social Temporarily Shuts Down Severs to Address Security Issues: https://www.ign.com/articles/hive-social-temporarily-shuts-down-severs-to-address-security-issues
Monday Motivation episodes from ASG Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/category/monday-motivation
Senate bill seeks to improve Medicare handbook amid spike in marketing complaints: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/senate-bill-seeks-improve-medicare-handbook-amid-spike-marketing-complaints
Social Networks Are Going Much, Much Smaller: https://slate.com/technology/2022/11/mastodon-discord-small-social-networks.html
Top 10 Medicare Bills of 2022, So Far: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/11/30/top-10-medicare-bills-of-2022-so-far/
What Nutritionists Think Of TikTok Health Trends, From Healthy Coke To Lettuce Water: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tiktok-health-food-trends_l_6374fd2de4b0e818be4854d0