Agent Survival Guide Podcast
The Friday Five
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Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
The Friday Five for July 21, 2023:
988 crisis hotline celebrates 1 year milestone
Spotify partners with Calm meditation app
Proposed changes for STC and Hospital Indemnity plans
Ozempic & Wegovy & Medicare
Prospecting mistakes to avoid
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Resources:
5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Language Translation Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-language-translation-apps/
Ritter Insurance Marketing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-survivor-s-aep-checklist-2023/
What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-ready-to-sell-mean-for-medicare-agents-2023/
Calm Podcasts on Spotify:
Breathe Into It: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JtCRiwXroThdUlIOxzToX?si=7a05e43221bd4d6c
Calm for Beginners: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HxXdhHyZOsA3vGCeJaG5U?si=1f72a6612e454d0c
Calm for Kids: https://open.spotify.com/show/40mswlqdJCaHDIbWj9jE3z?si=2fec733a909c4042
Calm for Meditation: https://open.spotify.com/show/58RqUofZBwyEmnTq0LMw9T?si=9448026ab43f4a6e
Calm for Sleep: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UvVIjKpMiKBVqxSg6Jkq9?si=4d7f8fdb16234880
Calm for Stress & Anxiety: https://open.spotify.com/show/03UAxl8raYWRF94y7sj5TH?si=156e37a41adc412d
References:
19 Prospecting Mistakes to Avoid: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/07/10/19-prospecting-mistakes-to-avoid/
988 mental health crisis line gets 5 million calls, texts and chats in first year: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/15/1187862144/988-mental-health-crisis-line-gets-5-million-calls-texts-and-chats-in-first-year
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Adds Spanish Text and Chat Service Ahead of One-Year Anniversary: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/13/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-adds-spanish-text-chat-service-ahead-one-year-anniversary.html
Battle for the 'Taco Tuesday' trademark is over as Taco John's ends dispute with Taco Bell: https://abc7.com/taco-tuesday-phrase-trademark-bell-johns/13520744/
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Fee-for-Service Indemnity Health: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/07/10/biden-administration-moves-to-ban-fee-for-service-indemnity-health/
Bidenomics Is Working: The President’s Plan Grows the Economy from the Middle Out and Bottom Up—Not the Top Down: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/28/bidenomics-is-working-the-presidents-plan-grows-the-economy-from-the-middle-out-and-bottom-up-not-the-top-down/
Calm and Spotify partner to make mental health content more accessible: https://blog.calm.com/blog/get-calm-on-spotify
Calm is bringing sleep, meditation and relaxation shows to Spotify: https://www.engadget.com/calm-is-bringing-sleep-meditation-and-relaxation-shows-to-spotify-130009932.html
Does Medicare Cover Ozempic? https://www.medicare.org/articles/does-medicare-cover-ozempic/
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Lower Health Care Costs and Protect Consumers from Scam Insurance Plans and Junk Fees as Part of “Bidenomics” Push: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/07/fact-sheetpresident-biden-announces-new-actions-to-lower-health-care-costs-and-protect-consumers-from-scam-insurance-plans-and-junk-fees-as-part-of-bidenomics-push/
Meta Teams Up With Microsoft, Qualcomm on Llama 2 AI Large Language Model: https://www.cnet.com/tech/meta-teams-up-with-microsoft-qualcomm-on-llama-2-ai-large-language-model/
Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Over Who Uses It: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/technology/meta-ai-open-source.html
New Proposed Restrictions on Short-Term Medical & Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/new-proposed-restrictions-on-short-term-medical-hospital-indemnity-plans/
Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance; Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage; Level-Funded Plan Arrangements; and Tax Treatment of Certain Accident and Health Insurance: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/12/2023-14238/short-term-limited-duration-insurance-independent-noncoordinated-excepted-benefits-coverage
Spotify Teams Up With Calm To Release Wellness-Focused Content: https://hypebeast.com/2023/7/spotify-calm-wellness-content-partnership
Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Launch of 988: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/07/16/statement-hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-celebrating-one-year-anniversary-launch-988.html
The Risks of Taking Drugs Like Ozempic When You’re Over 65: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/well/ozempic-wegovy-risks-older.html
Friday Jul 14, 2023
The latest on inflation, Ritter Summits lineup, & more!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
The Friday Five for July 14, 2023:
Fed announces CPI report for June 2023
CDC swears in 20th Director – Dr. Mandy Cohen
Senator Schumer calls for FDA to investigate Prime Energy
Update on Student Loan Forgiveness
Join Sarah at the Ritter Summits!
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/
2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
CMS Revises Medicare Drug Negotiations, $35 Cap on Part B Insulin, & Instagram Threads Launch: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-revises-medicare-drug-negotiations-35-cap-on-part-b-insulin-instagram-threads-launch/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Register to attend the Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/
References:
CPI report live updates: Inflation cools again in June as gains in grocery prices slow: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2023/07/12/june-cpi-report-live-updates/70399319007/
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Major Streaming Services in July 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-streaming-july-2023-netflix-disney-max-hulu-movies-tv/#31
Inflation: Consumer prices in June rose at slowest annual rate since March 2021: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/june-cpi-inflation-data-july-13-2023-123148137.html
Inflation Continues to Cool: Live Updates: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/07/12/business/cpi-inflation-fed
Inflation rose just 0.2% in June, less than expected as consumers get a break from price increases: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/inflation-rose-just-0point2percent-in-june-less-than-expected-as-consumers-get-a-break-from-price-increases.html
Joe Biden’s New Student Debt Relief Plan Might Actually Work This Time: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/07/joe-biden-new-student-debt-plan-supreme-court-analysis.html
Logan Paul's PRIME Energy drink prompts concerns about the risks of caffeine for kids: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/logan-paul-prime-energy-drink-risks-caffeine-kids-rcna93422
New CDC director brings health care, public health experience to agency facing aftermath of pandemic: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/health/cdc-director-mandy-cohen/index.html
Prime Hydration vs. Liquid IV: Key Differences Explained: https://dejittr.com/prime-hydration-vs-liquid/
'Prime' responds to concerns about the safety of its energy drinks: https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/07/11/exp-prime-energy-drink-health-concerns-tirrell-lok-071103aseg1-cnni-world.cnn
Statement by CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky on the Appointment of Dr. Mandy Cohen as the 20th CDC Director: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0616-cohen.html
The Untold Truth Of Jolt Cola: https://www.mashed.com/910680/the-untold-truth-of-jolt-cola/
‘This fight is not over’: What to know about Biden’s new plan to forgive student debt: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/could-student-loan-forgiveness-still-happen-biden-is-working-on-it.html
What to know about Prime and other caffeinated energy drinks: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/07/11/prime-energy-drink-concerns-caffeine/
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
The Friday Five for July 7, 2023:
CMS Revisions to Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
$35 Cap on Medicare Part B Insulin in Effect
Twitter Announces Read Limits and Tweet Deck Changes
Bluesky Social Updates, Still in Beta
Launch of Instagram Threads & First Impressions
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Ways to Be More Confident: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-ways-to-be-more-confident/
2024 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-maximum-broker-commissions-for-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
Instagram Threads: https://www.threads.net
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2023/
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part B Insulin Price Takes Effect July 1: https://www.medicarerights.org/medicare-watch/2023/06/29/the-inflation-reduction-acts-part-b-insulin-price-takes-effect-july-1
What You Need to Know About the Medicare Insulin Cost Cap: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2023/medicare-insulin-questions-answers.html
References:
Elon Musk blames data scraping by AI startups for his new paywalls on reading tweets: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/1/23781198/twitter-daily-reading-limit-elon-musk-verified-paywall
Explaining the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/explaining-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act/
Fact Sheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Revised Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheetrevised-drug-price-negotiation-program-guidance-june-2023.pdf
How Will the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Medicare Beneficiaries? https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/how-will-the-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-affect-medicare-beneficiaries/
New $35 Insulin Cost Cap Applies to More Medicare Enrollees: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/07/03/new-35-insulin-cost-cap-applies-to-more-medicare-enrollees/
Threads, Instagram’s ‘Twitter Killer,’ Has Arrived: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/05/technology/threads-app-meta-twitter-killer.html
Twitter's new 'rate limit' rule worries users, could restrict life-saving information: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2023/07/03/heres-why-twitters-read-limit-rule-could-cause-turmoil-users/12204121002/
'Twitter rate limit exceeded'? How many tweets you can read per day now - and why: https://www.zdnet.com/article/twitter-rate-limit-exceeded-heres-how-many-tweets-you-can-read-per-day-now-and-why/
Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets: https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/05/twitter-silently-removes-login-requirement-for-viewing-tweets/
Twitter to put TweetDeck behind a paywall: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/04/business/tweetdeck-verified-twitter/index.html
What is Twitter’s rate limit, and can you bypass it? https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-twitter-s-rate-limit
Instagram Threads is live, threatening Twitter's reign: What to know about the new Meta app: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/instagram-threads-meta-twitter-competitor-what-to-know-rcna92689
Zuckerberg says Threads, Instagram's new Twitter-like app, has 30 million users; Elon Musk responds: https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/zuckerberg-says-threads-instagrams-new-twitter-like-app-launched-5-million-users-elon-musk-responds
Friday Jun 30, 2023
5 Ways to Be More Confident
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Unlock your full potential by saying goodbye to negativity and self-doubt! Learn how to use these 5 tips to build new confidence in your skills and abilities. Let's move forward strategically, together!
Map out your next steps with confidence – we can help! Reach out to our team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
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Resources:
20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/creating-margin-taking-back-control-of-your-time-monday-motivation/
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cultivating-growth-in-your-insurance-agency-and-life-monday-motivation/
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-successfully-set-smart-goals-1639071365/
Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/is-toxic-positivity-real-and-how-to-avoid-it/
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-listening-laughter-monday-motivation/
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/using-a-swot-analysis-to-review-your-insurance-business/
References:
5 Steps for Increasing Your Self-Esteem and Confidence: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/202208/5-steps-increasing-your-self-esteem-and-confidence
10 Ways To Build Confidence: https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2017/07/21/10-ways-to-build-confidence/
10 Ways to Build Your Confidence at Work: https://www.inc.com/john-brandon/10-ways-to-build-your-confidence-at-work.html
15 Tips to Build Confidence in Business: https://www.deliberatedirections.com/confidence/
18 Keys to be at your Self-Confident Best in 2023: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/18-keys-your-self-confident-best-2023-ramanathan-pmp-cssgb-ains-au/
How to Be Confident: 8 Tips for Building Confidence: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-be-more-confident
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
The Friday Five for June 23, 2023:
Drug Companies Sue Government over Medicare Drug Inflation Rebate Program
President Biden Announces His Pick for New CDC Director
Amazon “Dark Patterns” Lawsuit, Prime Day for 2023
Spotify Reveals “Supremium” Subscription Tier with New Features
Updates on AHIP & NABIP Certification, Ritter Summits Registration
Get in touch with the ASG Podcast Team! Send us an email at asgpodcast@ritterim.com
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
AEP Prep, Medicare Drug Rebates for Q3, & Medicaid Unwinding Tracker: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/aep-prep-medicare-drug-rebates-for-q3-medicaid-unwinding-tracker/
FAQs About AHIP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/faqs-about-ahip-2023
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2023/
Ritter Summits Registration Link: https://summits.ritterim.com/
References:
Amazon Announces the Dates for Its Annual Prime Day Event: https://gizmodo.com/amazon-announces-the-dates-for-its-prime-day-event-1850561243
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is July 11th and 12th — and great deals are already live: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/amazon-prime-day-2023-is-july-11th-and-12th-105718819.html
Amazon ‘tricked’ customers into paying for Prime, new FTC suit alleges: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/21/amazon-ftc-lawsuit-prime/
Biden selects Mandy Cohen as next CDC director: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4053616-biden-announces-mandy-cohen-as-pick-for-next-cdc-director/
Biden taps former North Carolina health official Mandy Cohen as new director of CDC: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/initial-response-bidens-appointment-mandy-cohen-new-cdc-director-positive
Drugmakers want to stop Medicare from negotiating prices. Here’s what you should know: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/15/politics/medicare-drug-price-negotiations-lawsuits/index.html
Drugmakers aim to strike down Medicare drug-price negotiations at Supreme Court: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/20/drug-prices-drugmakers-aim-to-fight-medicare-negotiations-at-scotus.html
I Was Caroline Calloway Seven years after I met the infamous Instagram star, I’m ready to tell my side of the story. https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/the-story-of-caroline-calloway-and-her-ghostwriter-natalie.html
Netflix's Tudum 2023: Everything Announced: https://www.ign.com/articles/netflixs-tudum-2023-everything-announced
Spotify’s long-anticipated HiFi tier might require a more expensive subscription: Spotify’s long-anticipated HiFi tier might require a more expensive subscription: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/20/22746337/spotify-hifi-lossless-new-premium-tier-supremium
Spotify Plans New Premium Tier, Expected to Include HiFi Audio: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-20/spotify-plans-new-premium-tier-expected-to-include-hifi-audio
Spotify Rumoured to be Introducing New "Supremium" Subscription Band Later This Year: https://mixmag.net/read/spotify-introduce-more-expensive-subscription-2023-hifi-news
Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Appointment of Dr. Mandy Cohen as Next Director of the CDC: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/06/16/statement-by-hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-on-appointment-of-dr-mandy-cohen-as-next-director-of-cdc.html
The Essay That Started It All In her book Adult Drama, Natalie Beach reckons with her decision to write about Caroline Calloway and what came next. https://www.thecut.com/2023/06/natalie-beach-adult-drama-excerpt.html
Friday Jun 16, 2023
AEP Prep, Medicare Drug Rebates for Q3, & Medicaid Unwinding Tracker
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
The Friday Five for June 16, 2023:
Certification for 2024 AEP begins next week
June FMOC: May CPI data and interest rates hold
HHS announces Medicare drug rebate list for Q3
Subreddits go dark to protest new API pricing
KFF Medicaid Unwinding Tracker
Register with RitterIM for access to Carrier Pages with AHIP incentives, simplified contracting, organizing your book of business, and more!
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Resources:
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Carrier Pages on Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
Fun & Educational Apps for Kids: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-fun-educational-apps-for-kids/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-should-agents-register-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
References:
https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/10-things-to-know-about-the-unwinding-of-the-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-provision/
API pricing protests caused Reddit to crash for 3 hours: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/api-pricing-protests-caused-reddit-to-crash-for-3-hours/
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, forecasts two more rate hikes this year: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/federal-reserve-interest-rate-policy-decision-june-14-2023-180115494.html
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signals more hikes ahead: https://www.axios.com/2023/06/14/federal-reserve-interest-rates-inflation
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230614a.htm
Here’s the inflation breakdown for May 2023, in one chart: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/13/heres-the-inflation-breakdown-for-may-2023-in-one-chart.html
HHS unveils second wave of inflation-capped Medicare Part B prescription drugs: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/hhs-unveils-second-wave-inflation-capped-medicare-part-b-prescription-drugs
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker/
Reddit moderators vow to continue blackout in API access fees row: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jun/14/reddit-moderators-vow-to-continue-blackout-in-api-access-fees-row
Reduced Coinsurance for Certain Part B Rebatable Drugs under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/reduced-coinsurance-part-b-rebatable-drugs-6823.pdf
Subreddits Are Planning an Indefinite Blackout in Response to Leaked Reddit CEO Memo: https://gizmodo.com/subreddits-are-planning-an-indefinite-blackout-in-respo-1850537972
The Reddit blackout shows no signs of stopping: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/tech/reddit-blackout/index.html
United States Inflation Rate: https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
What To Expect From The Fed’s Upcoming 2023 Meetings:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonmoore/2023/04/08/what-to-expect-from-the-feds-upcoming-2023-meetings
Friday Jun 09, 2023
5 Things Apple Announced at WWDC 2023 (That We’re Really Excited About!)
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Join Sarah as she recaps announcements made by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference. Discover new features, hear what we’re excited about, and learn how this tech can help insurance agents better connect with clients!
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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:
AHIP 2024, MA Enrollment Milestone, & Apple Personal Voice: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ahip-2024-ma-enrollment-milestone-apple-personal-voice/
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-to-make-your-small-business-more-efficient/
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/best-practices-for-training-downline-agents/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/effective-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/
We’re Rebranding Medicareful for the 2024 AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/we-re-rebranding-medicareful-for-the-2024-aep/
References:
Apple iOS 17 Preview: https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17-preview/
Apple Vision Pro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/
Coca-Cola’s newest flavor is aimed at gamers: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/07/business/coca-cola-league-of-legends/index.html
Coca-Cola Ultimate unlocks a new flavor level for Coca-Cola Creations: https://foodsided.com/2023/06/07/coca-cola-ultimate-coca-cola-creations/
iPhone Will Let You Set a Custom Image or Memoji for Your Calls With iOS 17: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/iphone-will-let-you-set-a-custom-image-or-memoji-for-your-calls-with-ios-17/
Journal is Apple’s new journaling app for iOS: https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/5/23738869/apple-journal-app-ios-iphone-wwdc-2023
McDonald's announces new ‘Grimace Birthday Meal and Shake,' with a first-ever menu item: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mcdonalds-grimace-birthday-meal-and-shake-purple-shake/3155810/
McDonald’s Grimace gets his own shake — and it’s perfectly purple: https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/mcdonalds-purple-grimace-shake-rcna87791
Personal Voice on iPhone: How to create yours with iOS 17: https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/07/personal-voice-on-iphone-ios-17-set-up/
What is Apple Live Voicemail and how does it work on iPhone?: https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-apple-live-voicemail-how-does-it-work-iphone/
You Can Log Your Moods and Emotions in iOS 17: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/06/05/ios-17-mood-logging/
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Medicaid Work Requirements, Renewal Help, & Drug Price Transparency
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
The Friday Five for June 2, 2023: Medicaid work requirements in debt ceiling bill nixed, Medicaid enrollees unaware of Medicaid redeterminations and unsure of renewal process, Medicaid prescription drug transparency proposal, register to attend Ritter Summits, and RIMGO, Ritter’s AEP-prep game is back!
Next Steps After Listening:
Get Ready to Summit with Ritter Insurance Marketing! https://summits.ritterim.com/
Reach out to your sales specialist! Click on the rep for your state here: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
RIMGO is Back: Ritter's Business-Boosting BINGO Competition! https://www.ritterim.com/blog/rimgo-is-back-ritters-business-boosting-bingo-competition
What Summit is Sarah attending? Email the podcast with a question to get the answer at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
Recent Episodes:
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient
Whether you’re working for yourself or a have a small team, these apps will help your business get organized and save time!
4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent
Looking for a new part-time profession? Want flexibility and make your own schedule? Selling insurance part-time may be right for you!
AHIP 2024, MA Enrollment Milestone, & Apple Personal Voice
AHIP 2024 certification dates, Medicare Advantage enrollment reaches 50 percent, one in five seniors skipping meds to cut costs, Apple Personal Voice feature, and Meta’s new Twitter clone
How to Streamline Your Insurance Sales Process
Are you having trouble meeting your personal and career goals, or feel your sales methods seem outdated? Perhaps you’re in a good spot, but you want to increase your sales? If any of those sound like you, it’s time to streamline your sales process!
NABIP Certification, ChatGPT Scams, and Innovation for Field Agents
NABIP 2024 certification release date, Chat GPT fleeceware scams, Craig Ritter’s panel at Medicarians, new HSA and HDHP limits from the IRS, and TikTok Sans.
References:
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Proposal to Advance Prescription Drug Transparency in Medicaid: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/23/biden-harris-administration-announces-proposal-advance-prescription-drug-transparency-medicaid.html
Debt deal claws back COVID relief, spares Medicaid: https://www.axios.com/2023/05/30/debt-deal-claws-back-covid-relief-spares-medicaid
HR 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023: https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20230529/BILLS-118hrPIH-fiscalresponsibility.pdf
Medicaid Drug Price Verification Survey and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Drug Price Transparency: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicaid-drug-price-verification-survey-and-pharmacy-benefit-manager-drug-price-transparency
Medicaid Program; Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/26/2023-10934/medicaid-program-misclassification-of-drugs-program-administration-and-program-integrity-updates
Medicaid work requirements dropped in debt ceiling deal: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/medicaid-work-requirements-dropped-debt-ceiling-deal
New Details in Debt Limit Deal: Where $136 Billion in Cuts Will Come From: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/business/debt-ceiling-agreement.html
The Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment: Knowledge and Experiences of Enrollees: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/poll-finding/the-unwinding-of-medicaid-continuous-enrollment-knowledge-and-experiences-of-enrollees/
Tough Tradeoffs Under Republican Work Requirement Plan: Some People Lose Medicaid or States Could Pay to Maintain Coverage: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/tough-tradeoffs-under-republican-work-requirement-plan-some-people-lose-medicaid-or-states-could-pay-to-maintain-coverage/
Understanding the Intersection of Medicaid & Work: A Look at What the Data Say: https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/understanding-the-intersection-of-medicaid-work-a-look-at-what-the-data-say/
What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling? https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/what-happens-when-us-hits-its-debt-ceiling
White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/us/politics/debt-ceiling-deal.html
With Medicaid redeterminations underway, many are unaware of the process: KFF: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/medicaid-redeterminations-underway-many-are-unaware-process-kff
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Friday May 26, 2023
AHIP 2024, MA Enrollment Milestone, & Apple Personal Voice
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
The Friday Five for May 26, 2023:
AHIP 2024 Certification Dates
MA Enrollment Reaches 50 Percent
1 in 5 Seniors Skipping Meds to Cut Costs
Apple Personal Voice feature
Meta’s New Twitter Clone
What’s your favorite social media platform? Let us know by email at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call and leave a voicemail at 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/
Resources:
5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-working-with-ritter-insurance-marketing/
2024 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/2024-marketplace-final-rule-changes-agents-should-know/
CMS’ New Definition of Marketing & How it Affects Agents Selling Medicare Plans: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-new-definition-of-marketing-how-it-affects-agents-selling-medicare-plans/
How to Streamline Your Insurance Sales Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-streamline-your-insurance-sales-process/
NABIP Certification, ChatGPT Scams, and Innovation for Field Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/nabip-certification-chatgpt-scams-and-innovation-for-field-agents/
References:
1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Now Skip Meds Because of Cost: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-05-22/1-in-5-u-s-seniors-now-skip-meds-because-of-cost
Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence and Desire for Medication Cost Information Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older in the US in 2022: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2805012
Everyone should use Personal Voice; it does in 15 minutes what currently takes several weeks: https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/19/everyone-should-use-personal-voice/
Everything Coming to Hulu In June 2023: https://www.highonfilms.com/hulu-in-june-2023/
Half of All Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries Are Now Enrolled in Private Medicare Advantage Plans: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/half-of-all-eligible-medicare-beneficiaries-are-now-enrolled-in-private-medicare-advantage-plans/
Here’s Everything Coming To & Leaving Netflix In June 2023: https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/new-on-netflix-june-2023-tv-shows-movies-coming-to-leaving-streaming
More Americans skipped the doctor last year because of costs: https://www.axios.com/2023/05/23/medical-costs-american-healthcare
More people are delaying medical care due to cost, Federal Reserve finds: https://www.marketplace.org/2023/05/24/more-people-delaying-medical-care-due-to-cost-fed-survey-finds/
Netflix begins its password sharing crackdown in the US and global markets: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/23/netflix-begins-its-password-sharing-crackdown-in-the-u-s/
New iPhone feature can replicate user’s voice in 15 minutes: Apple: https://thehill.com/homenews/4011420-new-iphone-feature-can-replicate-users-voice-in-15-minutes-apple/
What's Coming to Disney+ in June 2023 (US): https://whatsondisneyplus.com/whats-coming-to-disney-in-june-2023-us/
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Friday May 19, 2023
NABIP Certification, ChatGPT Scams, and Innovation for Field Agents
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
The Friday Five for May 19, 2023: NABIP 2024 certification release date, Chat GPT fleeceware scams, Craig Ritter’s panel at Medicarians, new HSA and HDHP limits from the IRS, and TikTok Sans.
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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 Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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:
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
NABIP 2024 Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/nabip-2024-medicare-certification/
References:
Carriers Accepting NABIP Certification: https://nabip.org/professional-development/medicare-advantage-certification/carriers
ChatGPT Scams Are Infiltrating the App Store and Google Play: https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-scams-apple-app-store-google-play/
Innovation for Field Agents | Medicarians | AgentSync: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKPHyy1jZK4
Introducing TikTok Sans: TikTok's new bespoke typeface: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/introducing-tiktok-sans
IRS announces 2024 HSA, HDHP limits: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/05/17/irs-announces-2024-hsa-hdhp-limits/
IRS Gives Big Boost to HSA, HDHP Limits in 2024: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/benefits/pages/2024-irs-contribution-limits-for-hsas-and-high-deductible-health-plans.aspx
Montana becomes the first state to ban TikTok: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/18/1176805559/montana-tiktok-ban
National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) Official Website: https://nabip.org/
NABIP Online Learning Portal: https://nabip.inreachce.com/
TikTok has a new font / TikTok Sans. https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23727052/tiktok-sans-new-font
Friday May 12, 2023
5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
We shine the spotlight on Ritter Insurance Marketing - the field marketing organization that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Curious about partnering with Ritter? Need help with leads and marketing? Get those details and more in this special episode!
Want more information on field marketing organizations? Download our eBook: How Insurance FMOs Work
Have questions about working with Ritter Insurance Marketing? Email us at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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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 Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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/
College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/college-majors-that-work-well-in-the-insurance-industry/
How Insurance FMOs Work eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
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-what-s-the-difference-2023/
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/
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-are-insurance-hierarchies-how-do-they-work/
Friday May 05, 2023
New Mortgage Rates, Interest Rates Increase, & Apple WWDC 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
The Friday Five for May 5, 2023: new LLPA home mortgage rate schedule, FDIC insurance deposit reform proposal, Fed interest rate increase, Apple WWDC 2023 rumors, and the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
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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 Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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:
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cybersecurity-best-practices-for-insurance-agents/
Safe and Secure Messaging Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-safe-and-secure-messaging-apps/
Summits Registration LIVE, Mislabeled Melatonin, & Netflix Password Sharing: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/summits-registration-live-mislabeled-melatonin-netflix-password-sharing/
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-future-of-medicare-part-d-the-push-toward-mapd/
References:
Apple will launch a journaling app in iOS 17, but that’s bad news for some devs: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/04/apple-plans-mental-health-focused-journaling-app-for-ios-17/
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5, 2023: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/03/apples-worldwide-developers-conference-returns-june-5/
As Writers Strike, AI Could Covertly Cross the Picket Line: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-strike-ai-chatgpt-1235478681/
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/27/fact-sheet-the-biden-%E2%81%A0harris-administration-advances-equity-and-opportunity-for-black-americans-and-communities-across-the-country/
Fannie Mae Loan-Level Price Adjustment (LLPA) Matrix PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2023: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/33201/display
Fannie Mae Loan-Level Price Adjustment (LLPA) Matrix EFFECTIVE MAY, 1 2023: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/9391/display
FDIC recommends raising insured deposit limit for businesses: https://apnews.com/article/fdic-banks-insurance-first-republic-0a8bc823eec4e3bef0825206c610de15
FDIC Releases Comprehensive Overview of Deposit Insurance System, Including Options for Deposit Insurance Reform: https://www.fdic.gov/news/press-releases/2023/pr23035.html
F.D.I.C. Proposes Broadening Bank Insurance for Businesses: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/business/fdic-bank-insurance-proposals.html
Fed Raises Rates but Opens Door to Pause: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/03/business/fed-interest-rates
Fed recap: Here are Chair Powell’s market-moving comments after the latest rate hike: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/03/live-updates-fed-decision-may-2023.html
Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 16-year high as fight to tame inflation persists: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-next-interest-rate-hike-may-2023-how-much-rcna82277
First Republic Bank collapse spurs fears for banking system, broader economy: https://thehill.com/business/banking-financial-institutions/3982011-first-republic-bank-collapse-spurs-fears-for-banking-system-broader-economy/
From mini rooms to streaming, things have changed since the last big writers' strike: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/03/1173439467/writers-guild-strike-2023-comparison-2007
Hot Pod writer Amrita Khalid on how “A potential writers strike impacts fiction podcasts”: https://twitter.com/askhalid/status/1652074131222048770
How The Writers Strike May Affect Your TV Viewing This Week (And Beyond): https://www.huffpost.com/entry/writers-strike-tv-shows_l_6452606be4b0bc1dad7a71f9
iOS 17 Coming Soon for iPhones and Rumored to Include These 8 New Features: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/03/ios-17-rumor-recap/
iOS 17 to Include Mood Tracker and Health App for iPad, AI-Based Health Coaching Service Coming in 2024: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/04/25/ios-17-health-app-updates/
Mortgage fees to rise for buyers with high credit scores, fall for those with lower scores: https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/05/01/mortgage-fees-to-rise-for-buyers-with-high-credit-scores-fall-for-those-with-lower-scores/
New fee structure on May 1 will make mortgages cheaper for some and pricier for others: https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/biden-fhfa-new-mortgage-fee-structure-2023-4
New Loan-level Price Adjustment Framework Memo from Fannie Mae: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/33241/display
Scripted and fiction podcast writers required to stop working on projects immediately as part of WGA strike: https://www.podpod.com/article/1821507/scripted-fiction-podcast-writers-required-stop-working-projects-immediately-part-wga-strike
Today's Fed Meeting: https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/fed-may-meeting-rate-decision-powell-speech-today
Writers Go on Strike and Late Shows Go Dark: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/media/late-shows-writers-strike.html
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Summits Registration LIVE, Mislabeled Melatonin, & Netflix Password Sharing
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
The Friday Five for April 28, 2023: Summits registration is live at https://www.summits.ritterim.com, JAMA Network reports on mislabeled melatonin, learning about emotional intelligence, a Pew Research Center study on podcast listening, and Netflix password sharing to end soon.
Register for SUMMITS from Ritter Insurance Marketing
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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:
SUMMITS Official Website & Registration: https://summits.ritterim.com/
References:
5 Revealing Questions to Assess Whether You (or Your Boss) Have Emotional Intelligence: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/5-revealing-questions-to-assess-whether-you-or-your-boss-has-emotional-intelligence.html
22 Out of 25 Melatonin Products Were Mislabeled, Study Finds: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/well/live/melatonin-gummies-mislabeled-sleep.html
Americans name a long, diverse list of podcasts they listen to most: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/04/20/americans-name-a-long-diverse-list-of-podcasts-they-listen-to-most/
A New Leadership Paradigm: The EQ Multiplier: https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherhartnett1/2023/04/25/a-new-leadership-paradigm-the-eq-multiplier/?sh=56586389444a
Disney+ Announces New TV and Movie Arrivals for May 2023: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/disney-plus-may-2023-new-movies-tv-shows/#11
Everything You Need to Know About Netflix Cracking Down on Password Sharing: https://time.com/6251148/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-rules/
Melatonin for kids: Is it effective? Is it safe? https://answers.childrenshospital.org/melatonin-for-children/
Melatonin in sleep-aid gummies can be off by up to 350%, study finds: https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/04/crazy-variability-of-melatonin-in-sleep-aid-gummies-may-keep-you-up-at-night/
Netflix Plans & Pricing: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926
Netflix reveals new timeline for its password-sharing crackdown: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/netflix-password-crackdown-timeline-sharing-paid-earnings-q1-2023/
Paying to Share Netflix Outside Your Household: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/paying-to-share-netflix-outside-your-household
Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the US: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2804077
Quiz Yourself: Do You Lead with Emotional Intelligence? https://hbr.org/2015/06/quiz-yourself-do-you-lead-with-emotional-intelligence
Sharing Your Netflix Password? You'll Be Paying Extra Real Soon: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/sharing-your-netflix-password-youll-be-paying-extra-real-soon/
The 5 elements of emotional intelligence: https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights/the-5-elements-of-emotional-intelligence
What’s coming to Netflix in May 2023?: https://readysteadycut.com/2023/04/26/whats-coming-to-netflix-in-may-2023/
Why Emotional Intelligence Is Important In Leadership: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership
Friday Apr 21, 2023
2024 Marketplace Final Rule, the Adderall Shortage, & Testing Meta Verified
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
The Friday Five for April 21, 2023: HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Final Rule, Medicaid redeterminations and dental coverage, updates on the national Adderall shortage, testing out Meta verified on Instagram, and Bluesky Social public beta.
Get in touch with our sales team: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Email the Agent Survival Guide Podcast team (especially if you have Bluesky invite codes, but we’d love your questions, too!) at ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com
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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 Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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:
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cms-2024-ma-and-part-d-final-rule-changes-for-agents/
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/cultivating-growth-in-your-insurance-agency-and-life-monday-motivation/
Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-fun-with-multiplayer-mobile-games/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/guiding-your-clients-from-the-marketplace-to-medicare/
The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/the-advantages-of-being-a-field-vs-call-center-insurance-agent/
References:
5 Things About the ACA Marketplace (December 16, 2022 Friday Five): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-things-about-the-aca-marketplace-the-friday-five/
About Meta Verified on Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/738055111270671
Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/
CMS raises cap on nonstandard plans in final ACA exchange rule: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-raises-cap-nonstandard-plans-final-aca-exchange-rule
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024 Final Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2024-final-rule
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
HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible and Expand Behavioral Health Care Access for Millions of Americans in 2024: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-coverage-more-accessible-and-expand-behavioral-health-care-access
Jack Dorsey's Twitter-like Bluesky app arrives on Android: https://www.engadget.com/jack-dorseys-twitter-like-bluesky-app-arrives-on-android-063526715.html
New CareQuest Institute Analysis: More Than 14 Million People May Lose Dental Coverage Under Medicaid Redetermination: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230419005247/en/New-CareQuest-Institute-Analysis-More-Than-14-Million-People-May-Lose-Dental-Coverage-Under-Medicaid-Redetermination
Pharmacies are still turning people away as the Adderall shortage continues: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/adderall-shortage-pharmacies-still-unable-stock-enough-drug-patients-rcna80260
Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/02/testing-meta-verified-to-help-creators/
The ongoing, unnecessary Adderall shortage, explained: https://www.vox.com/policy/2023/4/10/23671128/adhd-medication-adderall-shortage-2023
Why the Adderall Shortage Has Lasted So Long: https://time.com/6272668/adderall-shortage-update/
Xanax and Adderall Access Is Being Blocked by Secret Drug Limits: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-03/adderall-shortages-are-made-worse-by-the-opioid-crisis
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
The Friday Five for April 7, 2023: the CMS 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D rate announcement, Medicaid redeterminations begin, FDA announces mail-back envelopes for opioid prescriptions, eFile.com malware issue, and the 27th Annual Webby Awards.
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 Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
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:
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast Redesign: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-redesign/
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/
Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/guiding-your-clients-from-the-marketplace-to-medicare/
New Features in Apple iOS 16.4 & More UPDATE: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/new-features-in-apple-ios-164-more-update/
Medicaid Unwinding: What Is It & The Opportunity for Agents: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/medicaid-unwinding-what-is-it-and-the-opportunity-for-agents/
References:
Fact Sheet: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement
FDA Moves Forward with Mail-back Envelopes for Opioid Analgesics Dispensed in Outpatient Settings: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-moves-forward-mail-back-envelopes-opioid-analgesics-dispensed-outpatient-settings
HHS: 15M people could drop off Medicaid rolls after COVID-19 emergency ends: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/hhs-15m-people-could-drop-medicaid-rolls-after-covid-19-emergency-ends
HHS Updates 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment Policies: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-updates-2024-medicare-advantage-program-and-part-d-payment-policies
IRS-authorized tax service eFile was found sending out malware: https://www.techradar.com/news/this-irs-authorized-tax-service-was-found-sending-out-malware
Mail-Back Envelopes Will Be Dispensed With Outpatient Opioid Scripts: https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/painmanagement/103846
Tax Prep Site eFile.com Delivered Malware to Users for Weeks: https://www.pcmag.com/news/tax-prep-site-efilecom-delivered-malware-to-users-for-weeks
Tax Return Filing Service eFile.com Caught Serving Malware: https://www.securityweek.com/tax-return-filing-service-efile-com-caught-serving-malware/
The 27th Annual Webby Awards: https://www.webbyawards.com/
Urban: 18M could lose Medicaid coverage after COVID-19 emergency expires, likely next year: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/urban-18m-could-lose-medicaid-coverage-after-covid-19-emergency-expires-likely-next-year
2023 Webby Award Nominees Podcast Recommendations:
#5Things: This week in social: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oXVXJViYbHbJz5rJz7Mel
All Things Undone: https://www.allthingsundonepodcast.com/
Creativity in Captivity: https://www.creativityincaptivity.fun/
Girl Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/
Sound Worlds: https://soundworlds.org/
The Call of the Void: https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/thevoid