Medicare is a large government-run health insurance program that primarily covers people aged 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities. For investors it matters because Medicare acts like a huge customer and rule-maker for hospitals, drugmakers and medical-device companies—its coverage decisions, payment rates and regulatory policies can change demand, revenue and profit margins across the healthcare sector, similar to how a major client or regulator can shape a business’s prospects.
medicare advantagemedical
Medicare Advantage is a type of health insurance plan offered by private companies that covers services traditionally provided by government-run Medicare. Think of it as a bundled package that combines hospital, doctor, and other medical care into one plan, often with added benefits. For investors, it matters because the popularity and profitability of these plans can influence healthcare companies and the broader health insurance industry.
annual enrollment periodregulatory
A yearly window when individuals covered by certain health insurance programs can enroll in, cancel, or switch plans and make coverage choices for the coming year. Think of it like a seasonal shopping period for health coverage: the choices people make during this brief time determine insurers’ customer counts and revenue for the next year, so shifts in enrollment can materially affect insurance companies’ financial results and investor expectations.
annual election period (aep)regulatory
The annual election period (AEP) is the yearly window when people covered by Medicare can review and change their Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plans, similar to a yearly subscription renewal period when you can switch providers or adjust coverage. It matters to investors because enrollment shifts during AEP directly affect health insurers’ and drug-plan managers’ revenue, membership size, and future growth prospects, making it a key driver of quarterly and annual performance.
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Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, will hold its annual stockholder meeting virtually on Thursday, January 22 at 8:00 AM Pacific time.
Sasan Goodarzi, Intuit’s chief executive officer, will review the company's fiscal year 2025 results and discuss the company’s strategy for growth.
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