Description: This article attempts to make a modest contribution to the dialogue on the potential and risks associated with novel treatments such as cell & gene therapies. With a fast-expanding roster of what are believed to be one-time treatments at ever increasing price points aimed at curing a wider swatch of the population, they are as much a source of relief for patients stuck in medical limbo, as they are a source of anxiety for payers.

Description: Medical Insurance in Latin America: Lessons Learned. Issue No. 42.

Description: This article focuses on mandatory supplemental benefits offered by general enrollment plans and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) Medicare Advantage plans from 2017 to 2021.

Description: This article discusses the court cases dealing with the severability of the individual mandate from the Affordable Care Act. Severability is related to essentiality, and actuarial input was relied upon to determine essentiality. The article concludes with lessons that actuaries should learn from the legal proceedings.

Description: Telehealth benefits, obstacles, and delivery systems

Description: Disruptive changes will create opportunities for health actuaries as we help health plans develop their overall strategy.

Description: The letter from the editor thanks all of the authors for their contributions and gives a very quick synopsis of what will be appearing in the June issue.

Description: Medical Insurance in Latin America: Lessons Learned by Jeffrey D. Miller from Health Section News, January 2002, Issue No. 42.

Description: What is the difference between a Single-Payer and Universal Health Care System, and how could the U.S. implement a system that would reduce the growth of medical costs while increasing quality.

Description: Issues relating to the1998 Balanced Budget Act BBA on Medicare Supplement Carriers. Discusses High-Deductible options, open enrollment provisions, pre-existing condition limitations, new provider payment methods and preventive benefits Issue No. 36.