Diane Omdahl is a nationally acclaimed Medicare expert, registered nurse, and serial entrepreneur. With extensive experience, she has served as a technical expert for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the organization that administers the Medicare program. Diane is the author of Medicare for You: A Smart Person’s Guide and is a sought-after speaker on Medicare-related issues. Since 2019, she has been a contributor to Forbes and has been quoted in numerous national publications, including The Washington Post, CBS MoneyWatch, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal MarketWatch, Kiplinger, and many others. Her latest venture, 65 Incorporated, empowers individuals aged 65 and older by providing them with clear, accurate, and comprehensive information to make informed Medicare decisions. Diane is also the visionary behind the i65 Medicare optimization software suite, designed to streamline and enhance the Medicare decision-making process.
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