Description: This article is a review of Howard E. Winklevoss and Alwyn V. Powell's Continuing Care Retirement Communities: An Empirical, Financial and Legal Analysis. The book discusses the actuarial aspects of a CCRC, especially the establishment of fee structures.

Description: The article offers a discussion about future products, distribution, insurance laws, and contracts. Some ideas might not be possible today, but it is offered as food for thought.

Description: This abstract describes a paper that describes two predictive models for hospital readmission rates using patient level data with specific patient information.

Description: This article discusses the problems in estimating the prevalence of HIV infection.

Description: This article summarizes what is new with the Academy health practice council. Issue No. 59

Description: This is the complete January 2012 issue of Health Watch.

Description: This is a book review of 'What Healthy People Know by Dr. Bob Gleeson, a book focusing on the seven things that healthy people do to say healthy and live long. The reviewer relates these activities to the actuarial career.

Description: The coming wave of biosimilars could have a major impact on prescription drug spend in coming years. The big event of Humira biosimilar launches in 2023 will be significant in determining that ultimate impact. Payers are making coverage decisions. The more biosimilars are utilized, the greater the potential savings. How will biosimilar adoption be maximized?

Description: This is an article that highlights recommended reading by the Health Practice area communications committee. The readings cover a broad subject matter from risk assessment, medical technology to uninsured.

Description: Read the November 26 2019 issue of Health Watch, published by the Health Section. Practical information for actuaries, articles impact sections, section activities.