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Here is what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter!
Important links 🔗 - the best articles we found this week about the Medicare Market along with links to Jared’s recent LinkedIn posts.
Deep Dive 📚 - Top Medicare Conferences for 2026: Learn, Network, and Recharge 🤝
Sponsor Snapshot 🚀 - brought to you by Medicare Market Insights +
It’s only a 5 minute read, but it will make you 10x smarter.
Here are IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗 for the week:
Botox, Trulicity among 15 drugs on new Medicare negotiations list - (link)
Directing Medicare: Past, Present, and Future with CMS Medicare Director Chris Klomp - (link)
CMS official defends flat Medicare Advantage rate proposal for 2027 - (link)
Recent Trends in GLP-1 Use and Spending in Medicare - (link)
Senior Market Sales Acquires Fair Square Medicare, Expanding Digital Capabilities in Senior Health Care - (link)
Los Angeles hospice fraud reaches billions as Medicare providers scam federal system with fake companies - (link)
CMS proposes excluding chart reviews from MA risk scoring in 2027 payment rule - (link)
Crushing fraud: CMS strategies that work - (link)
SCAN adds 127K members in Medicare annual enrollment window - (link)
Jared’s recent LinkedIn posts:
DEEP DIVE 📚
Top Medicare Conferences for 2026: Learn, Network, and Recharge 🤝
Collaborate and network in person at the top Medicare industry conferences of 2026!
This week’s newsletter highlights key Medicare conferences and events being held this year. Conferences are a perfect opportunity to connect with partners from around the country, discuss market trends, hear from industry leaders and innovators, grab some swag, and – hopefully – find time to relax and recharge.
Keep reading to find your next conference – and see where you’ll find members of our team in 2026!
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Rise Medicare Marketing & Sales Summit
Dates: February 25-27
Location: Las Vegas, NV
About the conference:
2026 Key Themes Cover:
Adapting to market and regulatory change
Marketing and sales alignment
Human-centered marketing
Leadership and talent
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CMS Quality Conference
Dates: March 16-18
Location: Baltimore, MD
About the conference:
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Conference brings together a collaborative community of leaders, providers, researchers, advocates, and partners committed to improving healthcare quality and outcomes nationwide.
Recognizing the importance of partnerships and coordination, this year’s conference will prioritize collaboration across various sectors. Emphasis will be placed on the synergy between CMS and industry leaders, fostering a robust dialogue that champions innovative strategies and effective partnerships.
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Rise National
Dates: March 23-25
Location: Orlando, FL
About the conference:
The only Medicare Advantage event that unites every operational discipline under one roof.
NEW! for 2026:
Expanded programming including a full Women’s Day
New Lean Methodology Workshop
Dedicated sessions on Medicaid program changes
First-time session on VA + Medicare Advantage benefit coordination
Member Panel with patient advocates
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AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, Duals & Commercial Markets Forum
Dates: March 23-25
Location: Washington, DC
About the conference:
AHIP’s Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Markets Conference (MMDC26) is the leading event for health plan executives and policy leaders focused on driving better outcomes, ensuring coverage and care, and strengthening America’s health care system.
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Medicarians
Dates: April 20-22
Location: Las Vegas, NV
About the conference:
Now entering its fifth year, Medicarians is the single largest gathering of senior health and wealth distribution professionals, bringing together the entire value chain, including agents and agency owners, product creators, care providers and plans, investors, and innovators—all under one roof.
*Connect with a Medicare Market Insights/Telos Actuarial colleague or two at the 2026 Medicarians conference!
**In addition, Jared Strock will be speaking at Medicarians again this year!
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Medicare Market Innovations Forum
Dates: May 5-6
Location: Charlotte, NC
About the conference:
This conference will explore how market leaders are growing market share, optimizing the product portfolio, driving sustainable provider relations, and creating year-round engagement and member experience strategies. As national insurers are exiting the MA market, the event will look at how smaller, regional and provider owned plans can benefit.
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National Medicare Advantage Congress
Dates: May 7-8
Location: San Diego, CA
About the conference:
In addition to having a strong focus on the larger issues facing Medicare Advantage – such as quality improvement, member acquisition/retention, profitability enhancement, compliance, etc. – the conference will feature topics focused on Product Development, Innovation and Value-Based Healthcare.
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AHIP 2026
Dates: June 9-10
Location: Las Vegas, NV
About the conference:
AHIP’s flagship event brings together C-Suite executives and leaders from plans, providers, employers, innovators, and other stakeholders across the health care ecosystem. Don’t miss the essential convening designed to advance affordability, elevate consumer experience, accelerate care delivery transformation, and build a more sustainable, high-value health system.
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Society of Actuaries Health Meeting
Dates: June 28-July 1
Location: Washington, DC
About the conference:
Connect with the health actuarial community at the in-person 2026 SOA Health Meeting! Make meaningful connections, explore innovative solutions, advance your career, and participate in engaging interactive events.
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Eight Percent Conference
Dates: July 7-10
Location: Plano, TX
About the conference:
Join industry professionals at the #1 insurance conference in the world. Gain valuable insights, connections, and expert-led education to grow your business. Discover innovative strategies to set yourself apart. Build lasting relationships and learn from experiences.
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Healthapalooza
Dates: July 26-28
Location: Prior Lake, MN
About the conference:
Healthapalooza (HAP) is the largest agent-focused health and life insurance conference in the Midwest with 500+ attendees.
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LIMRA Supplemental Health, DI & LTC Conference
Dates: July 29-31
Location: Savannah, GA
About the conference:
2026 Theme – Navigating Change
Network with your peers and leading industry experts while gaining insight into the latest trends in supplemental health products — accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity — as well as individual disability insurance and long-term care/combination products. The cross functional nature of this event provides the opportunity to interact with — and learn from — peer professionals in other disciplines as well as your own.
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MedicareCon
Dates: September 2-4
Location: Birmingham, AL
About the conference:
MedicareCon enters its 6th year with a new identity.
It’s about putting the right decision-makers in the room, at the exact moment they’re planning for the most critical selling season of the year.
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Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals Annual Conference
Dates: October 11-14
Location: Louisville, KY
About the conference:
Through a packed agenda of keynotes, panel discussions, you will have the opportunity to learn from industry luminaries, network with peers, and discover innovative solutions to your most pressing compliance challenges. Whether you’re looking to streamline your processes, stay ahead of regulatory changes, or elevate your team’s capabilities, this conference is designed to propel your organization into the future of compliance.
*Connect with a Medicare Market Insights/Telos Actuarial colleague or two at the 2026 AICP conference!
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HLTH USA 2026
Dates: November 15-18
Location: Las Vegas, NV
About the conference:
HLTH is forging ahead into new realms of possibilities, gathering 12,000+ influential leaders, executives and visionaries who are passionately creating the next generation of healthcare. At HLTH you can foster meaningful connections, gain insights on cutting-edge trends, enhance your professional journey, or elevate your organization to unprecedented success.
*Focused on the broader healthcare market but several sessions focused on senior health
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There’s no shortage of opportunities to learn and connect in 2026. This is a great time to pull out the calendar and schedule time to build your network and expertise.
Where will we see you in 2026?
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