COVID-19 had a major impact on mortality over the last several years both for the U.S. population and the insured population. Discuss excess deaths from both COVID-19 and other causes of death that have been observed during the pandemic. Review the trends seen in both the U.S population and the insured population’s deaths as well as a medical perspective as to what led to these changes in excess deaths that were not directly caused by COVID-19. Hear about predictions of what to expect for future mortality as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By attending the session, you will:•Identify drivers of excess deaths in both the U.S. population and insured population as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.•Understand changes in the U.S. population’s health and behaviors that have contributed to these drivers.•Apply theses learnings when considering impacts to future mortality for the insured population.