What role do you think technology will play in the future of Medicare?

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Cheryl Lyons · Accepted Answer

Technology will play a major role in making Medicare more accessible, efficient, and personalized by:

Expanding telehealth, especially for rural and mobility-limited seniors

Using data and AI to better manage chronic conditions and prevent hospitalizations

Improving care coordination through electronic records and remote monitoring

Simplifying enrollment and plan management with better online tools

The challenge will be ensuring older adults can easily use the technology—not just that it exists.

Danielle Moody · Answer

The Future of Medicare and Technology:
Easier Access to Care
Telehealth lets people see doctors from home.
Remote monitors track health (like heart rate or blood sugar) and alert doctors if something’s wrong.
Lower Costs & Faster Service
Computers can handle paperwork and spot billing errors.
AI can help doctors predict health problems before they get worse.
More Personalized Treatment
Digital health records help doctors work together.
Future tech may offer treatments based on a person’s genes or health history.
Less Fraud
Smart systems can catch unusual charges or fake claims more quickly.
New Challenges
Medicare rules will need updates for new tech.
Some seniors may need help using digital tools.

In short:
Technology will help Medicare be more efficient and personalized—but it needs smart rules and support so everyone can benefit.
Let me know if you want this in bullet points, slides, or a visual.

Raquel Weir · Answer

Technology will play a critical role in shaping the future of Medicare by enhancing care delivery, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. Telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and AI-driven analytics will enable earlier diagnosis, better chronic disease management, and more personalized care, particularly for an aging population. Electronic health records and data interoperability will streamline provider coordination, while automation and digital tools can reduce administrative burdens and fraud. However, to fully realize these benefits, Medicare must address challenges like digital literacy, equitable access, and data privacy for all beneficiaries.

Answered by Raquel Weir on April 28, 2025

Broker Licensed in TX & LA

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Luis Daza · Answer

Advancements in technology are poised to transform Medicare in the coming years. Telemedicine, which saw explosive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, is likely to become a permanent fixture in Medicare’s coverage. Other technological innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable devices, have the potential to improve care delivery and outcomes. However, integrating these technologies into Medicare will require addressing challenges such as data privacy, reimbursement policies, and ensuring equitable access for all beneficiaries.

Answered by Luis Daza on February 11, 2025

Broker Licensed in FL, GA, NC & TX

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Michelle de Guzman · Answer

Technology is the furture of Medicare. We already see technology being used byu doctors in the exam room, pharmacists in the dispensing of medications and in the quoting process. Behind the scenes, technology is being used to pay claims, check for drug interactions, and look up past medical histories. In the next 10 years we will see AI help in the quoting process, help identify side effects of medications in populations, identify best practices that lead to better health outcomes for the patients, and AI to encourage and help manage medication and decrease isolation in elderly populations.

Answered by Michelle de Guzman on July 13, 2026

Broker Licensed in TX, AZ, CA & 10 other states

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Andrew Kelly · Answer

Technology, and in particular AI, will play a significant role in the future of Medicare. Possible advances include:
1) Enhancing diagnostics and treatment
2) Preventative care and chronic disease management
3) Administrative efficiency and fraud reduction
4) Improving access and patient engagement
5) Policy and population health analytics

There also are several concerns and challenges that will need to be thoughtfully considered as technology plays a larger role for each of us in many areas of our lives.

Krystal Hampton · Answer

What role do you think technology will play in the future of Medicare? To be honest with you, I think the role of technology will be significant. We're already kind of seeing it right now with the PURL links. What's happening now with the PURL links? If anyone doesn't know, if you're using technology now, a broker can send you their URL where you can go into the area or the website, type in your zip code, put in all of your information, and you, the client or the customer, can enroll in a Medicare Advantage policy, a Medicare Supplement policy, or a standalone prescription drug policy. So that's where the future of Medicare is going. It's going completely digital. And it's really because of the cases of compliance and making sure that all Medicare-related applications are done compliantly. Gone are the days of using the telephone to enroll in a Medicare Advantage policy, a Medicare Supplement policy, or a standalone prescription drug policy. Now, based on compliance and because people have been making accusations against certain insurance agents or insurance brokers or even through insurance carriers, it's now going to be completely digital with a customer doing it themselves with their own personalized URLs from their agent or their broker and filling out all of the necessary paperwork there. So that's pretty much it.

Hector Vazquez · Answer

Ai is already helping enhance protocols and treatment plans plus Ai will help claims processing and reduce a lot of the administrative expense and overhead for the carriers which should translate in more efficient operations, HOPEFULLY it will also translate into savings.

Doctors are using AI to help diagnose complex conditions and interpret lab results data. Preventive medicine will probably turn proactive with AI in the next 5 or 10 years.

Vonda Peralez · Answer

Technology is already integral to Medicare and will continue to shape its future. Currently, we utilize our platforms to compare plans and identify the best options for our clients. With the increasing influence of AI, companies are leveraging it for in-depth comparisons in the Part D market. Some are even using AI to interact with clients, review their medications, and recommend the most suitable plans. The role of technology in Medicare is only set to expand further.

Answered by Vonda Peralez on April 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in CA & WA

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Diane Poythress · Answer

Technology will play a significant role in shaping the future of Medicare, impacting how beneficiaries access care, how providers deliver services, and how the program itself is administered. Telehealth, AI, and digital health technologies are expected to become increasingly integrated into Medicare, offering potential benefits like improved access, enhanced efficiency, and better health outcomes.

Answered by Diane Poythress on August 15, 2025

Agent Licensed in AZ, CA, FL & 7 other states

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Nick Morris · Answer

Technology, as in all aspects of everyday life, will no doubt play a role in Medicare as we move along. Medical coding and getting pre-authorizations are increasingly dependent on technology to experience smooth and seamless processes. Even when shopping and comparing plans, many things are now directing consumers to websites and technology powered tools for these activities. As we progress, I believe technology savvy consumers will be able to better view their coverage plans and benefits in real time via web portals from their carriers.

Answered by Nick Morris on September 22, 2025

Agent Licensed in MO, AR, AZ & 6 other states

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Gregg Matheny · Answer

I’ve been in this long enough that when I started out, I was filling out applications on paper and faxing them into carriers. I’ve seen the rise of technology in the Medicare world, and it sure does possess a learning curve. Once you’ve got that learning curve down, technology becomes crucial to everything but the benefit is that things happen so much faster now. 
Brokers can see formularies and provider directories with the click of a few buttons, 
Beneficiaries can get answers really Fast, Claims can be seen almost instantaneously, and premiums get paid with never having to write a check. Technology has made things easier in the Medicare realm. I think overtime technology is going to be more and more crucial To the daily workings of Medicare .

Colleen Williams · Answer

Technology is constantly advancing and changing, and will most likely transform the future of Medicare. The advancement of technology will allow persons on Medicare to have more remote access to their doctors (Telehealth), along with doctors being able to monitor their patients remotely with devices. Not to mention, patients having more access to mental health care.

Answered by Colleen Williams on May 20, 2025

Broker Licensed in PA, FL, MD & NJ

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Joanna Gebhart · Answer

Technology continues to play a major role in Medicare and has advanced significantly in the past 10 years. We have moved from paper applications to electronic and telephonic applications. We access our customer information from the Carrier's website and manage our customers in a CRM. I believe expansion of technology will continue and that AI will play a major role in the next few years. How AI will influence Medicare is being developed with evolving discoveries coming soon.

Answered by Joanna Gebhart on April 15, 2025

Broker Licensed in CA, OR & TX

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Jolynn Allen · Answer

Technology allows me to narrow a client down from 13 carriers and 129 plans to a couple of options just by entering in doctors, prescriptions and benefits. That allows me to then look at the handful of viable options and use my knowledge to find the right option for that client. As someone who trains medicare agents, I appreciate the technology allowing us the ability to present all options, look at multiple carriers all at once and sort plans by individual benefits. My agents that use the technology available to them are better agents for it. I do not feel it is a replacement for a competent agent as there are limits to the tools, but it lets great agents do their job better, faster and more accurately.

Answered by Jolynn Allen on March 25, 2025

Agent Licensed in CO

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Gus Karigan · Answer

Tech will play a major role, not only with medicare but with healthcare in general. Access to care via telehealth, digital records and edarly intervention using tools like remote monitoring and AI diagnostics will play a huge role.

Answered by Gus Karigan on October 3, 2025

Broker Licensed in IL, GA & MI

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Mary Brown · Answer

Yes, technology will play a transformational role in Medicare by expanding telehealth/ virtual health, remote patient monitoring and digital tools for seniors like apps and online portals just to name a few things.

Answered by Mary Brown on September 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in NJ, DE, FL & NC, OH, PA & TX

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Terri Reagin · Answer

I think the role technology will play will be the same that it is now. You can already do things like self-enrollment online or through an application or any number of ways on the internet. There is a very big difference, though, in satisfaction with your plan when you use a local agent who can point out the things to you that you may not necessarily know to look for. In that way, I selfishly hope that the need for good advice from a local agent never grows out of style.

Carrie Davies · Answer

AI will get smarter and agents will adapt it quickly. Right now many agents use "bots" to answer text messages and some are actually using it to call leads and book appointments. Using it to help with office tasks and help write articles is great. Call centers and Insurance companies using it to replace people will be the downside.

Answered by Carrie Davies on March 8, 2025

Broker Licensed in WI, AZ, FL & 9 other states

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Cindy Clonts · Answer

I think at some point with technology, there will be AI that will analyze your doctors, your medications, your pharmacy, and pick the best plan for you. But I also think that there is room for error. Just like ChatGPT, you can ask it to develop something for you, and it will have a whole bunch of errors. So I always think that it's good to have a human behind that AI technology, just verifying that everything is correct. And so I hope to be that human.

Misty Bolt · Answer

This is probably one of my favorite questions. Hi, for those that don't know, I'm Medicare Misty, and I'm here to deliver your Medicare Minutes. I get questions all the time, so I do these small little videos so you can just hear a quick answer.

The question I got today is, what role do you think technology will play in the future of Medicare? Well, I know a lot of people already Google things, so it's kind of like with medicine. They already Google, but you still need a doctor. It's the same thing with Medicare. You can Google any of that, but you're still going to need a Medicare agent.

When you're not doing this every day, like if I were to Google how to do leg surgery, I probably wouldn't want to attempt that. It's the same thing with Medicare. You don't want to be in the wrong plan when something major happens in your life. So, I still think technology is going to play an important role, but you're still going to need someone live, someone local, to handle and guide you through this Medicare maze.

Christopher Boyd · Answer

Enhanced coding and billing.
Better diagnostic opportunities to diagnose cancers and other illness sooner, allowing potential lower costs treatments and better survivability. 
Less Medicare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Better communication from primary care to specialists to ensure unnecessary tests or procedures are not conducted.

Steve Houchens · Answer

From an agent or broker stand point it has made enrollment much easier and quicker with electronic enrollments and makes it harder to make mistakes on applications and also much easier to do comparisons between plans as you can compare plans side by side

Answered by Steve Houchens on April 2, 2025

Agent Licensed in KY & TN

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Casey Ahlbum · Answer

Technology will put more information in the hands of Medicare beneficiaries. While that is generally a good thing, it may also cause information overload. 

Trusted Medicare Advisors, those who take the time to get to know their clients and provide long term solutions, will become an even more valuable resource to help guide seniors through an overwhelming amount of options.

David Wiley · Answer

AI is already playing a role in claims, but the human element will always be available as the answer may sometimes fall into a grey area rather than black & white. That said, AI will continue to play a part in Medicare decisions and of course in the enrollment process.

Answered by David Wiley on May 13, 2025

Broker Licensed in GA & NC

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Leslie Helene Sussman · Answer

The future of technology and AI will play a distinct role in the future. 

 Insurance carriers are already finding a way to streamline the enrollment process and cut out Brokers.   

Medicare is complex and so many choices of carriers having a broker is critical for reviewing plan choices and I consider myself an advocate to my members with helping on state resources, billing issues and more.    

Having personalized service will always be valuable. 

There is NO cost to have a broker.

Curtis Griffith · Answer

Where I see the greatest potential for technological advances in Medicare, is in the ability for Agents and Beneficiaries to utilize Artificial Intelligence, to assist them in analyzing which plan will likely be the most beneficial to enroll in, quicker and more efficiently, than without it.

Answered by Curtis Griffith on November 18, 2025

Agent Licensed in VA & WV

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Brian Krantz · Answer

Technology might make comparing plans and enrolling easier, but at the end of the day, Medicare is a service business. People still need a human to guide them — especially when their health and finances are on the line.

Answered by Brian Krantz on March 25, 2025

Agent Licensed in NY, AK, AL & 48 other states

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Luke Rhoads · Answer

I think telehealth will be more prominent. I also think that artificial intelligence will play a much bigger role in people's health care. I imagine medicare will make necessary changes as the healthcare industry as a whole evolves.

Answered by Luke Rhoads on August 6, 2025

Broker Licensed in OK

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Joseph Bachmeier · Answer

Technology has already had a hand in Medicare insurance. There are certain carriers who do their underwriting online immediately after I complete their application. We have seen more signs of the technology being used every year.

Answered by Joseph Bachmeier on March 30, 2025

Agent Licensed in PA, AZ, DE & 5 other states

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Jason Kirschner · Answer

Technology will play a critical role in shaping the future of Medicare by enhancing care delivery, improving efficiency, and reducing costs2. Advancements in technology are poised to transform Medicare, with telemedicine likely becoming a permanent fixture in Medicare's coverage14. The integration of technology into Medicare services is reshaping how healthcare is delivered, accessed, and managed

Answered by Jason Kirschner on May 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL

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Ashley King · Answer

The use of certified health apps and wearables to track vitals, set reminders for medications, and alert of any changes that could be early signs of new illnesses.

Daintee Hurst Dietz · Answer

I think technology will continue to play a vital role. It’s been amazing to assist in accessing benefits and support for agents and clients. Nothing, in my opinion, will be better than a personal touch with clients.

Answered by Daintee Hurst Dietz on June 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in TX, AZ, CA & LA

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Michael Kim · Answer

Technology will always help people to learn more about their options with Medicare but Medicare Brokers will always be needed to give the human touch with questions most Medicare received seniors have.

The technology will aid Medicare Insurance Brokers to do our jobs more efficiently and effectively.

Brian Moore · Answer

As a Medicare expert, I believe technology will simplify processes like enrollment and plan selection, but I’m genuinely concerned that AI could soon replicate the expertise I offer clients. My biggest fear is that within a decade, it might crunch numbers and match plans better than I can, cutting into the personal guidance I provide. I just hope there’s still room for the human judgment and connection I bring to the table.

Answered by Brian Moore on March 26, 2025

Broker Licensed in OH

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Vincent Esposito · Answer

I believe it will allow seniors that are turning 65 soon better access on plan designs and agents that they can contact. Please keep in mind some seniors are not tech savy and still want that kitchen table appoitment.

Answered by Vincent Esposito on March 26, 2025

Broker Licensed in NY, FL & NJ

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Kristen Skinner · Answer

I am not sure. It will probably be harder and harder to get prescriptions filled without using a phone app of sometype. Paper will more than likely go away. Tele doc is becoming really popular. 
And robotic surgeries are becoming really popular. Not sure what you think AI may take the place of.

Melonie Wood · Answer

As technology continues to advance, it will always be a valuable tool, such as submitting enrollments on line, checking provider networks, formularies, ......

Gary Church · Answer

It depends on what the technology is meant to do. To make the process better and more efficient in billing and reducing billing errors. Using AI in medical decisions is questionable.

Norman Smith · Answer

Technology changes in the World are constantly having an effect on how costs play out, how treatments and prescriptions are delivered, and how information passes through from one station to another. So naturally, the costs of working with AI will affect the speed of treatments and services, how our Healthcare professionals can react to each other and the patients, and the overall pricing to the end user. 
I believe how it affects the overall Healthcare Field is directly related to how it will then affect Medicare. Ultimately, what is wanted is for all things is to use AI to generate speed, accuracy, and costs.

George Ibanez · Answer

Technology works well however there are so many factors that technology will not address that there is no replacement for an experienced agent.
There is no substitute for a well trained, and experienced Medicare insurance advisor.

Kim Mitchell-Hargis · Answer

It's heading toward all digital and no more paper.  No paper enrollment kits, no paper applications.  All digital.

Julie Joyce · Answer

Faster turn around times!  With Social Security having a website, really makes the process not as stressful.

Matthew Moreno · Answer

I believe it will help for us to understand and diagnose a condition earlier to keep health insurance costs low both for medicare supplement and medicare advantage plans.

Mark Maliwauki · Answer

It has the opportunity to change it dramatically. AI integration, getting rid of fraud and waste once and for all will allow Medicare benefits to truly change lives.

Patricia &#039;Tif&quot; Bush · Answer

We as agents believe that people will always need help face-to-face, or via a phone call. And that AI will not be able to shop appropriately for Medicare plans.

Gretchen Morris · Answer

We already see it in texting for signatures, shopping for plans, sharing plan change information and much much more.

Chauncey Bragg · Answer

With the advances in technology that have been made i think that we will see the level of care increase along with the cost to help pay for the advancements that we will see.

Frank Carta · Answer

There is a lot of information available today on the internet that can help beneficiaries
decide what health specialist to contact. In the future, much more information will be available
to help you make decisions with your specialist.

Aisha Saleem · Answer

A.I and algorithms can be used to help direct coverage needs. The use of technology helps in ensuring correct coverage.

Duane Boebel · Answer

Technology will help in the future of Medicare by checking bills and taking the place of the redundancy that is still prevalent in the program today.

Larry Dalton · Answer

AI programs are becoming very popular in the Medicare and healthcare system. We are in changing times with the Medicare system, and the future is in the hands of our leaders in Washington, DC as to outcome of our Medicare will flow.

Answered by Larry Dalton on March 26, 2025

Broker Licensed in OK & TX

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Ami Fouts · Answer

I don't think it will as most people need to speak to a broker to know the ins and outs of each plan, and what works best. Having a broker is a personal relationship, and we're here to help, and resolve any issues the client may be having.

Answered by Ami Fouts on March 27, 2025

Broker Licensed in NH, CT, MA, ME, NC & TN

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Robert Nunn · Answer

I believe technology will continue be more influential in Medicare and hopefully will give people ability to have more options

Mitchell Jerome · Answer

I don't believe AI will replace agents wisdom and years of experience... most people want to talk to a human being not a computer.

Steven Bleicher · Answer

Based on the innovations in the digital world, this existential question will constantly be asked since not only will Medicare itself continually change but so will AI be teaching people in a more simplified way.

Answered by Steven Bleicher on March 25, 2025

Broker Licensed in AZ

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Jason Vallejos · Answer

It's playing a significant role when working with Independent Agents that can help you look at the various plans available in multiple markets.

Eric Palmer · Answer

It will play a big role in the future of Medicare. The best way for me to better explain is for you to book an appointment with me, and I can go into more detail pertaining to your individual needs. Contact me.

Answered by Eric Palmer on September 29, 2025

Agent Licensed in AR, MO & TN

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Suzanne Lamperti · Answer

I sit down with him/her/them and go through the Medicare and You book. I also answer any questions he/she/they have about Medicare.

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