Major health insurers are taking drastic steps to discourage older adults from signing up for their private Medicare plans as they seek to boost profits, drawing the ire of insurance brokers and state regulators. Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, and Centene, and regional insurers like SummaCare, are among the firms that are halting or cutting commissions on Medicare plans. Some are even cutting off access to online enrollment portals, according to company notices obtained by STAT. Many of those decisions occurred after Oct. 15, when Medicare's annual enrollment period started. It ends Dec. 7.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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