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eHealth, Inc. Announces 2025 CEO Succession Plan

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Fran Soistman to Retire as CEO in early 2025, Will Remain on Board of Directors

eHealth Board Commences Search for Next CEO

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace (the “Company”), today announced that Fran Soistman will retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer upon the appointment of a successor, which is expected to occur by or before the second quarter of 2025. Following his retirement as CEO, Mr. Soistman intends to remain a director on the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Soistman will support the new CEO to ensure a seamless transition.

The Board has commenced a search for Mr. Soistman’s successor and has engaged Spencer Stuart, a leading executive search firm, to identify and evaluate both internal and external candidates.

“It is a great privilege to serve eHealth as its CEO,” said Mr. Soistman. “I am proud of the leadership team we assembled during my tenure and the progress we have made transforming eHealth. With the business on solid footing and the Company delivering significantly improved financial results, now is the right time to announce my intention to retire as CEO in 2025. I have full confidence in the eHealth team, and I look forward to continuing to serve on the Board and helping guide our future accomplishments.”

Mr. Soistman continued, “While we are announcing this leadership transition plan today, my work here as CEO is far from done. I’m fully focused on leading the Company through the upcoming critical Annual Enrollment Period and beyond. Our preparations are well underway, and we are gearing up to serve consumers and help them navigate this important time of the year. In addition, we are continuing our ongoing work to position the business to achieve our long-term financial and operating goals and to enhance eHealth’s capital structure.”

“We are deeply appreciative of Fran’s leadership and his contributions to eHealth,” said Beth Brooke, Chair of eHealth’s Board. “Fran came out of retirement to join eHealth in 2021, and he led the Company by addressing every challenge we faced head-on. Having rebuilt the leadership team and taken numerous decisive actions, he will retire with eHealth positioned for long-term success. True to form, he notified the Board of his intention to retire with a focus on ensuring the Company will succeed during the upcoming AEP and beyond. We thank Fran for his leadership and look forward to continuing to work alongside him on the Board.”

Ms. Brooke continued, “As we begin conducting the search process for the Company’s next CEO, we are focused on identifying a candidate with deep experience at the intersection of technology and healthcare and the ability to build and grow relationships with carriers for the benefit of our customers and shareholders alike.”

Key achievements during Mr. Soistman’s tenure include:

Successfully Completing a Multi-Year Business Transformation:

Established a strong foundation for profitable growth.Strengthened eHealth’s unique omni-channel model to better serve our customers.Revamped the Company’s marketing and branding strategies to enhance market presence.Streamlined the enrollment platform for a smoother customer experience.

Creating a Healthy, Vibrant, and Equitable Culture:

Fostered an inclusive and dynamic work environment known as “One Team.”Re-established Company mission, vision and values to ignite internal champions for the business.

Building a Strong, Deep, and Effective Leadership Team:

Developed a leadership team capable of driving the Company’s mission and vision forward.

Evolving Carrier Relationships:

Enhanced partnerships with carriers to improve service offerings.

Enhancing Focus on Member Retention:

Implemented strategies to increase member loyalty and satisfaction.

Deploying New Technologies:

Developed new tools and technologies to improve the customer experience and operational efficiencies.

Q2 2024 Earnings
The Company will release its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and host a conference call tomorrow, August 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its second quarter performance. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (800) 245-3047. The participant passcode is 1407192. A link to the live webcast can be found on the “News & Events” section of eHealth’s investor relations website at https://ir.ehealthinsurance.com/events-and-presentations/upcoming-events.

About eHealth, Inc.
We are Matchmakers. For over 25 years, eHealth has helped millions of Americans find the health coverage that fits their needs at a price they can afford. As a leading independent licensed insurance agency and advisor, eHealth offers across to over 180 health insurers, including national and regional companies.

For more information about eHealth, visit ehealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Open positions can be found on our career page. 

Media Inquiries:
Lara Sasken
Chief Communications Officer
pr@ehealth.com 

Investor Relations Contact:
Kate Sidorovich, CFA
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategy
investors@ehealth.com

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Sandhills Medical cybersecurity incident

MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

Media Contact

Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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