AI Highlights from Google I/O 2024

 

The Friday Five for May 17, 2024:

• Camp Ritter Employee Training Event Next Week
• Talkspace Official Enters Medicare Market
• IRS Announces HSA & HDHP Amounts for CY 2025
• Apple Announces New Accessibility Features
• Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference

 

How comfortable are you with AI? Answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion

 

Talkspace Officially Enters Medicare Market:

Online therapy covered by Medicare: https://www.talkspace.com/coverage/insurance/medicare

Talkspace Expands Access to Tele-Mental Healthcare With Medicare Launch: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514596587/en/Talkspace-Expands-Access-to-Tele-Mental-Healthcare-With-Medicare-Launch

Talkspace expands online mental health therapy to millions of Medicare members: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/talkspace-expands-online-therapy-millions-medicare-members

Talkspace rolls out teletherapy access to 13 million Medicare members: https://vator.tv/news/2024-05-14-talkspace-rolls-out-teletherapy-access-to-13-million-medicare-members

Virtual Mental Health Provider Talkspace Taps Into Medicare Market: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/05/14/virtual-mental-health-provider-talkspace-taps-into-medicare-market/

 

IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Amounts for CY 2025:

IRS Announces 2025 HSA, HDHP Limits: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/irs-announces-2025-hsa--hdhp-limits

IRS announces HSA, HDHP limits for 2025: https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/13/irs-announces-hsa-hdhp-limits-for-2025/

IRS releases HSA and high-deductible health plan limits for 2025: https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/irs-releases-hsa-and-high-deductible-health-plan-limits-for-2025

Savings Boost: IRS Raises HSA Contribution Limits for 2025: https://www.hrmorning.com/news/irs-announces-new-hsa-contribution-limits/

 

Apple Announces New Accessibility Features:

Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announces-new-accessibility-features-including-eye-tracking/

Apple’s new accessibility features let you control an iPhone or iPad with your eyes: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157271/apple-eye-tracking-speech-motion-sickness-accessibility-features

 

Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference:

Google I/O 2024 – the 7 biggest AI announcements, from Gemini to Android 15: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/the-7-biggest-ai-announcements-from-google-io-2024

Google I/O 2024: Everything revealed including Gemini AI, Android 15 and more:  https://www.engadget.com/google-io-2024-everything-revealed-including-gemini-ai-android-15-and-more-210414423.html

Google now offers ‘web’ search — and an AI opt-out button: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24074314/google-now-offers-web-search

 

Resources:

5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329

Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58

Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240510

Interview: The 5 Pillars of Integrity: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-the-5-pillars-of-integrity/

Interview: Training Opportunities for Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-training-opportunities-for-agents-at-ritter-insurance-marketing/   

Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593

The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590

Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-becoming-a-top-producing-insurance-agency/

 

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