Description: This report pulls together various findings on caregiving research from the 2017 Risks and Process in Retirement Survey as well as other SOA research.

Description: While there are many approaches currently being taken to transform health care, to be successful, we know that leading and planning for quality improvement is a science. Data is the common denominator as healthcare organizations establish best-practices, and ultimately overcome unintended variation through strong analytic systems. Health care leaders require specialized data analysis education and training to hone their skills in understanding and managing clinical variation. The problem with unexplained variation in healthcare is that it negatively impacts clinical outcomes, increases the cost of care, and diminishes value for patients. In this session, Dr. Ted James (BIDMC and Harvard Medical School Faculty) will explain how actuaries can offer practical solutions that provide insights into variations in clinical practice that cannot be explained by differences in medical conditions or patient preferences.

Description: One of the Health Section's key focuses in 2019 is Initiative 18/11. Last year the SOA joined forces with the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) to answer the nagging question: “What can we do about the cost of healthcare?” A steering group has been formed to lead a research project as to what managed care companies can do to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. The project [called Managed Care 3.0 in the 18/11 paper] will examine historical models that have worked as well as investigate the impact that new technologies and care models may have on cost and quality, with the goal of better understanding the current environment and identify­ing potential risks and opportunities.

Description: A fact sheet about the Long-Term Care (LTC) Experience Study Aggregate Database 2000-2011 Report.

Description: This survey is intended to share insurance company risk management practices and perspectives, so that these stakeholders may have a common understanding when discussing fraud, waste and abuse in LTC insurance claims.

Description: This is the conference report that documents the inaugural event for Initiative 18|11, which was held in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2018. Initiative 18|11 is a joint venture between the Society of Actuaries and the Kaiser Family Foundation. It is focused on determining action steps that can be taken to address the rising cost of health care in the United States.

Description: View the 2019 Board Member Candidate page for Robert Eaton for the 2019 SOA Elections.

Description: This two part session will review some examples of public and population health initiatives and their economic and business case. It will also talk about the work of the SOA's Public Health Task force and how actuaries can get involved in their communities. We will also provide an update on Social Security

Description: Column from the chairperson of the Long Term Care Section.

Description: Read the Q&A with an Experienced Insurance Professional New to Long-Term Care: An Interview with Sean Pena.