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The Friday Five for August 8, 2025:
  • Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits
  • Linda Yaccarino Enters Health Industry
  • iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Beta Takeaways
  • New Instagram Features
  • 2025 MA Enrollment Stats & Trends
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    Linda Yaccarino Enters Health Industry:

    “eMed® Population Health Announces Appointment of Former X (Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino as New Chief Executive Officer.” Emed.Com, eMed, 5 Aug. 2025, www.emed.com/media/exploring-glp1.

    Capoot, Ashley. “Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino Takes Helm at Digital Health Company eMed.” CNBC.Com, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025, www.cnbc.com/2025/08/05/former-x-ceo-linda-yaccarino-takes-helm-at-digital-health-company-emed.html.

    Roy, Sriparna, and Sneha S K. “Former X CEO Yaccarino Takes Helm at GLP-1 Focused Telehealth Firm eMed.” Reuters.Com, Reuters, 5 Aug. 2025, www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/former-x-ceo-yaccarino-takes-helm-glp-1-focused-telehealth-firm-emed-2025-08-05/.

    Silberling, Amanda. “Linda Yaccarino Joins Health Tech Platform eMed as CEO after Leaving X.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 5 Aug. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/08/05/linda-yaccarino-joins-health-tech-platform-emed-as-ceo-after-leaving-x/.

     

    iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Beta Takeaways:

    “Apple iOS 26 Will Screen Cold Calls.” Collincadmus.Com, Collin Cadmus, www.collincadmus.com/blog/apple-ios-26-will-screen-cold-calls. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

    Teague, Katie. “Can You Download the iOS 26 Beta Today? Here’s a Comprehensive List of All Compatible iPhones.” Engadget.Com, Engadget, 6 Aug. 2025, www.engadget.com/mobile/can-you-download-the-ios-26-beta-today-heres-a-comprehensive-list-of-all-compatible-iphones-191854920.html.

    Stimac, Blake. “iOS 18 vs. iOS 26: How Much Does Liquid Glass Impact Your iPhone’s Look?” CNET.Com, CNET, 4 Aug. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-vs-ios-26-how-much-does-liquid-glass-impact-your-iphones-look/.

    Halton, Clay. “I Tried the iOS 26 Beta—These 5 Features Make My iPhone Feel Like New Again.” Pcmag.Com, PC Mag, 5 Aug. 2025, www.pcmag.com/news/i-tried-the-ios-26-beta-these-5-features-make-my-iphone-feel-like-new-again.

    McAuliffe, Zachary. “Say Goodbye to Spam Calls With Call Screening in iOS 26.” CNET, cnet.com, 5 Aug. 2025, www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/say-goodbye-to-spam-calls-with-call-screening-in-ios-26/.

     

    New Instagram Features:

    “How to Repost a Reel or a Post on Instagram.” Help.Instagram.Com, Instagram, help.instagram.com/1059575985490156. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

    Gallaga, Omar. “Instagram Adds New Features, Including Reposts and Maps.” CNET.Com, CNET, 6 Aug. 2025, www.cnet.com/news/social-media/instagram-adds-new-features-including-reposts-and-maps/.

    Pathak, Khamosh. “Instagram’s Latest Update Added Reposts and a Snap Map Clone.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 6 Aug. 2025, lifehacker.com/tech/instagram-added-reposts-and-snap-map-clone.

    Malik, Aisha. “Instagram Takes on Snapchat with New ‘Instagram Map.’” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 6 Aug. 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/08/06/instagram-takes-on-snapchat-with-new-instagram-map/.

    Heathera. “New Instagram Features to Help You Connect.” About.Fb.Com, Meta Newsroom, 6 Aug. 2025, about.fb.com/news/2025/08/new-instagram-features-help-you-connect/.

     

    2025 MA Enrollment Stats & Trends:

    Ochieng, Nancy, et al. “Medicare Advantage in 2025: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF.Org, KFF, 28 July 2025, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/.

     

    Resources:

    5 Things About ICHRA

    5 Things From the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill

    2026 D-SNP Market Snapshot

    2026 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

    How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget

    ICHRA vs. QSEHRA vs. Group Health Plans: Sales Opportunities for Insurance Agents

    The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Health Insurance Agents Should Know

    The Pros and Cons of Working with Regional and National Carriers

     

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