Description: Prior to the global pandemic, investment in new health technologies had already reached an all-time high. As the world begins to emerge from COVID-19, what new technologies will next take root in the health care system and how will those affect medical costs? This session will review recent research from the SOA Health Section on how new technologies are spread and adopted. Particular focus will be given to emerging modes of consumer engagement and highly-focused gene and cell therapies that are breaking new ground in combating rare diseases. (We plan on focusing on 2 technologies like Consumerism or Telehealth & Gene & Cell Therapy depending on availability of speakers or if there are other sessions in this virtual meeting covering the same topic)

Description: Coverage of Medicaid home and community-based services under the 1915(i) state plan option: Attractive features and important considerations

Description: If you're new to the actuary profession, this SOA section will help you stay on top of current trends, develop your skills, and network with other colleagues.

Description: This article provides an in-depth discussion of how subsidies are an integral part of affordability for individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and, ultimately, impact the viability of the market.

Description: Considerable attention has been given in the recent past to the likely economic and social impact of Australia’s ageing population. One particular aspect which continues to be the subject of increased commentary and conjecture, is the need and subsequent costs for Long Term Care LTC. In this paper, a multiple state projection model based on a framework by Rickayzen and Walsh 2002 is constructed in order to project the number of people in Australia who are likely to require LTC.

Description: The implications of the new long-term care law for individuals, employers, insurers and providers, and the federal government.

Description: May 2009 issue of the Actuary of the Future Section newsletter The Actuary of the Future

Description: Download the most current issue, as well as back issues, of Actuary of the Future newsletter.