Ehealth Inc - EHTH STOCK NEWS

eHealth (Nasdaq: EHTH) has achieved HITRUST i1 certification for its carrier integration platform hosted through Amazon Web Services. This certification validates the company's implementation of advanced security controls and compliance with comprehensive regulatory standards in healthcare data protection. The achievement strengthens eHealth's risk management strategy, enhances stakeholder confidence, and positions the company as a market leader in cybersecurity practices.

eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, has announced its plans to release third quarter 2024 financial results on November 6, 2024. The company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss these results.

The call will be hosted by eHealth's CEO Fran Soistman and CFO John Dolan. Interested individuals can participate by dialing (800) 343-5172 with the participant passcode 1401106. A live webcast of the earnings call will be available on the company's Investor Relations page, and a replay will be accessible for one year following the call.

eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading online private health insurance marketplace, has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. This certification is based on employee feedback, with 84% of employees stating that eHealth is a great workplace. The recognition highlights employee satisfaction with the company's culture, leadership, and overall experience.

Jana Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer at eHealth, expressed pride in the certification, emphasizing the company's focus on creating an exceptional employee experience. The recognition is seen as a reflection of the team's commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering culture.

According to Great Place to Work® research, certified workplaces are more likely to have excellent leadership, with employees more likely to look forward to work and experience fair treatment in terms of pay, profit sharing, and promotions.

eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, announced on October 11, 2024, that its Compensation Committee granted inducement stock unit awards to two new employees. The awards, covering a total of 24,000 shares of the Company's common stock, were granted on October 9, 2024, under the Company's Amended and Restated 2021 Inducement Plan.

These awards will vest over three years, with one-third of the shares vesting on each of the first, second, and third anniversary of the award's vesting commencement date. Vesting is subject to the employee's continued service with eHealth. The stock unit awards were granted as inducements material to each new employee's employment agreement, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) is prepared to assist Medicare beneficiaries during the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) starting October 15. The company has introduced several innovations, including:

1. 'LiveAdvise': A video-based shopping and enrollment experience with live agents
2. 'MatchMonitor': A tool to simplify AEP for existing customers
3. 'AppTracker': Keeps customers informed about their application status
4. Enhanced usability and personalization across the ecommerce site
5. Improved live agent chat and co-browsing functions

eHealth has also strengthened its marketing strategy, featuring its spokesperson Eve in new ads. The company has hired and trained new licensed in-house agents and implemented a '100% Verification' standard for telephonic enrollments. Additionally, eHealth's 'AEP Aces' initiative encourages employees to volunteer as phone screeners during peak AEP weeks.

eHealth's recent survey of over 1,200 Medicare beneficiaries reveals significant concerns ahead of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Key findings include:

• 73% worry about out-of-pocket costs
• 53% fear changes to plan benefits
• 50% are concerned about prescription drug coverage

The survey also shows that 84% of beneficiaries consider Medicare sustainability a top-three voting priority in the upcoming presidential election. Despite high satisfaction rates with current plans, only 30% have read their Annual Notice of Change letter. Given the potential for significant changes in 2025, 75% of beneficiaries support extending the AEP. eHealth CEO Fran Soistman emphasizes the need for more time and assistance during this period of change.

eHealth (Nasdaq: EHTH) has appointed Prama Bhatt as a Class II director and independent member of its Board of Directors, effective September 24, 2024. Ms. Bhatt, 54, will serve on the Audit Committee and the Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee, with her initial term running until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Ms. Bhatt brings extensive experience in digital transformation, consumer growth strategies, and strategic leadership. She currently serves on the boards of Hormel Foods and JD Sports Fashion PLC. Her most recent role was as chief digital officer of Ulta Beauty, where she led the company's digital and ecommerce strategy from December 2019 to March 2024.

eHealth's CEO, Fran Soistman, and Board Chairperson, Beth Brooke, both expressed enthusiasm for Ms. Bhatt's appointment, highlighting her expertise in digital innovation and customer retention as valuable assets for the company's strategic priorities and continued growth.

eHealth's new report reveals 88% of Americans are shocked by healthcare cost increases over the past four years. The survey of 1,000+ respondents identified top healthcare priorities for the next president: ensuring Medicare sustainability (59%), addressing medical care costs (57%), and tackling prescription drug prices (50%). These concerns transcend party lines, with similar percentages among Democrats and Republicans.

Surprisingly, a majority of respondents from both parties were open to repealing the Affordable Care Act and implementing a single, government-run healthcare system. eHealth CEO Fran Soistman emphasized that the healthcare cost crisis is a fundamental issue impacting Americans' financial well-being, suggesting it could be a important factor in the upcoming presidential election.

eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH) has earned prestigious awards from four major health insurance carriers for best-in-class quality and customer retention. The recognition comes just before the 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, starting October 15. Awards include:

1. Humana's 2024 Overall Quality Award (third consecutive year)
2. United Healthcare's 2024 Top Medicare Advantage Retention Award (second consecutive year)
3. Cigna's 2024 AEP National Call Center Retention Award
4. Aetna's 2024 Highest Issued Medicare Advantage Policies

These accolades highlight eHealth's customer-centric approach in matching Medicare beneficiaries with suitable plans. William Kinkead, VP of Carrier Development, expressed pride in the partnerships built with carriers who share eHealth's commitment to excellent service for Medicare beneficiaries.