Initiative 18|11

The Society of Actuaries and the Kaiser Family Foundation have partnered together to address the rising cost of health care in the United States. The U.S. spends roughly 18% of its gross domestic product on health care, while the rest of the developed world spends roughly 11%. What can we do about the cost of health care?

Initiative 18|11: What Can We Do About The Cost Of Health Care?

More than 30 thought leaders from throughout the health care community gathered in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2018, for the inaugural event of Initiative 18|11. This conference report details that day’s event and outlines next steps for Initiative 18|11.

Moving the Needle

Members of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Health Section discuss Initiative 18|11, the section's project providing thought leadership on health care costs.

Insight Into The Society Of Actuaries' Initiative 18|11

On this episode of the SOA’s podcast, “Listen At Your Own Risk,” SOA staff fellow Joe Wurzburger discusses what actuaries can expect with Initiative 18|11 and provides further clarification as to why this initiative is so important.

An Overview On Health Care Cost

Health actuaries discuss the drivers of health care costs and provide an introduction to the SOA Health Section's Initiative 18|11.