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April 17, 2026 โ€ข 16 mins
The Friday Five for April 17, 2026:

[00:57] CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule

[02:09] Google Announces New Chrome Features

[04:56] March 2026 CPI/2026 FOMC Calendar

[07:03] Protective Life Corporation Study on Gaps in Medicare Knowledge

[10:17] CMS 2026 Prior Authorization Proposed Rule

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CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule:

5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule 

CMS Improves Plan Transparency and Choice with 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule 

Email the show for your copy of the Final Rule PDF. (We’ve even filled out the subject line for you!)  

Google Announces New Chrome Features:

Tsu, Alex. “Get more done with new vertical tabs and immersive reading mode in Chrome.” Blog.google.com, The Keyword, 7 Apr. 2026, https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/new-chrome-productivity-features.

Pierce, David. "Vertical browser tabs are better and you should use them." Theverge.com, The Verge, 7 Apr. 2026, https://www.theverge.com/tech/907998/google-chrome-vertical-tabs.

March 2026 CPI/2026 FOMC Calendar:

“Consumer Price Index – March 2026.” Bls.gov, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 Apr. 2026, https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.

“Meeting calendars, statements, and minutes (2021-2027).” Federalreserve.gov, The Federal Reserve, https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm, Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

Protective Life Corporation Study on Gaps in Medicare Knowledge:

"Medicare planning: why it matters – and why financial professionals can’t ignore it." Protective Life Corporation, https://delivery-p102752-e1161810.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:e195f263-4c50-4410-8b40-f75468408f65/original/as/Protective_WP_Medical+Planning_FINAL_02092026+%283%29.pdf, Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

Bell, Allison. "Most Advisors Have Big Gaps in Medicare Knowledge: Survey." thinkadvisor.com, Think Advisor, 8 Apr. 2026, https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2026/04/08/most-advisors-have-big-gaps-in-medicare-knowledge-survey/

"New Research Highlights Critical Gaps in Medicare Planning and Opportunities for Financial Professionals." investor.protective.com, Protective Life Corporation, 7 Apr. 2026, https://investor.protective.com/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/New-Research-Highlights-Critical-Gaps-in-Medicare-Planning-and-Opportunities-for-Financial-Professionals/default.aspx.

CMS 2026 Prior Authorization Proposed Rule:

"2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule." cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 10 Apr. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-cms-interoperability-standards-prior-authorization-drugs-proposed-rule.

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