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Medicare Portal Exposed Providers' Social Security Numbers: Report
By Melanie WaddellThe database was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help seniors look up medical providers.
April 21, 2026
How Advisors Can Start Treating AI Like a Tool, Not a ThreatThe strongest use cases are the tasks advisors already do manually and imperfectly, under time pressure.
April 14, 2026
12 Healthiest American Cities: 2026WalletHub ranked 182 cities on access to high-quality health care, green spaces, recreation centers and healthy food.
April 13, 2026
12 Best States for Older Workers in 2026People 65 and older are projected to experience faster labor force growth over the next decade, CareScout finds.
April 08, 2026
Most Advisors Have Big Gaps in Medicare Knowledge: SurveyFew who took an insurer's quiz understood that "Original Medicare" lacks a cap on annual out-of-pocket spending.
April 07, 2026
Medicare Advantage Program Managers Blink on 2027 Subsidy IncreaseInsurer groups' cautious reaction suggests that turbulence for enrollees may still lie ahead.
April 03, 2026
Trump $2.2T Budget Leaves Social Security Funding FlatThe fiscal proposal provides slightly less for the agency than the $14.9 billion requested by its commissioner.
April 03, 2026
Medicare Advantage Regulators Lighten Agent Sales Rules for 2027Officials also eased retention requirements for sales call recordings.