GoHealth Inc.
GoHealth Inc.
20/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 20/08/2024 22:55
GoHealth, Inc. Hosts Medicare Forum, Convening Industry Leaders to Discuss the Latest Developments in the Industry Ahead of the 2025 Open Enrollment Period
Chicago, August 19, 2024 - GoHealth, Inc. (GoHealth) (NASDAQ: GOCO), a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company, today announced the conclusion of the Alliance of Licensed Medicare Insurance Agencies (ALMIA) Medicare Forum. The event, held at the GoHealth Conference Center on Friday, August 16, convened senior healthcare leaders, policymakers, brokers, and innovators from across the healthcare sector to discuss the most pressing issues and emerging opportunities in Medicare Advantage marketing and distribution.
The GoHealth/ALMIA forum featured keynote addresses and a panel discussion that focused on the critical challenges and opportunities within the Medicare Advantage landscape. The conference provided a unique platform for thought leaders to collaborate and share insights and best practices as the industry prepares for the 2025 Medicare annual enrollment period. Attendees included ALMIA President and GoHealth General Counsel Bradley Burd, state regulators, and other executives from top healthcare organizations, government representatives, and influential voices in Medicare policy and innovation.
"This forum gives industry leaders the opportunity for open and collaborative dialogue, where ideas and insights can be exchanged, in service of a better Medicare experience for our country's most vulnerable population," said ALMIA President and GoHealth General Counsel Bradley Burd. "We believe we can make a bigger difference by working together. Let's continue to share our perspectives and ideas openly to break down silos and address the challenges we all face."
"It's great to gather industry players from across the value chain to talk about the issues we all contend with so that we can continue working together to navigate them," said GoHealth's Chief Commercial Officer Blair Kessler.
| Attendees in photo (left to right): Hunt Bascom, SVP, Quality at Spring Venture Group; Bradley Burd, ALMIA President and GoHealth General Counsel; Laurie Poulos, Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at TRANZACT; Frank Pallone, Jr.,NJ Congressman; Terrie Rizzo, Former Florida Democratic Party Chair; Al Boulware, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at SelectQuote Insurance; Norman Taplan, Chairman of NTG Consultants and President of Taplin & Associates; Stephen Kaplan, Health Plan One LLC, attendthe GoHealth/ALMIA Forum in Chicago, Illinois on August 16, 2024. Photo by Jon Cole,Jon Cole Media. |
Theforum featured a number of panel discussions. State regulators presented their views on the scope of increased state oversight of Medicare Advantage, and the benefits increased oversight would have on the industry. A panel of health plan and broker representatives discussed valuable insights into current changes to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans, its effect on the future of Medicare marketing and distribution, and expectations for future regulations. In addition, New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. delivered the keynote address. During his speech, Congressman Pallone Jr. noted his unwavering support for the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and believes that transparency and affordability go hand-in-hand. He emphasized that more effective communication between state and federal regulators and organizations like GoHealth will positively impact Medicare enrollees, specifically those enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid programs.
This year's annual enrollment period is scheduled for October 15 through December 7.
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About ALMIA
Alliance of Licenses Medicare Insurance Agencies (ALMIA) is a newly formed nonprofit organization consisting of members from GoHealth, SelectQuote, eHealth, TRANZACT, HealthPlanOne, and Spring Venture Group. Its purpose is to protect Medicare beneficiaries by ensuring access to licensed insurance agents and further the education and improvement of its members by promoting best practices.