Description: The last three decades have witnessed an important rise in number of people with diabetes in Asia, especially Type 2 Diabetes. Like no other common condition, numerous innovations are currently entering the healthcare system that will soon have a significant impact on management of the condition. This presentation explores the role played by sensors/wearables, artificial intelligence, new drugs and diabetes apps. We assess the realistic potential of such advancements and give an outlook on medium-term pricing and product development.

Description: This session discussion is about health systems in Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It includes critical issues facing each system and their relative strength and weaknesses. From Record of Society of Actuaries Vol. 16, No. 4A.

Description: This is a discussion on the probable effects of medical advances on longevity. From Transactions of Society of Actuaries 1961, Vol. 13 Pt. 2

Description: This session discussion is an overview of issues and recent developments: alternative delivery systems, managed care, utilization review, traditional group insurance, actuarial issues of AIDS, Medicare and retiree medical benefits, COBRA, the uninsured etc., HMO solvency, and long-term care. From Record of the Society of Actuaries 1988 Vol. 14, No. 1.

Description: This session discussion gives an update on topics of concern including AIDS, Organ transplants/mechanical implants, and medical breakthroughs and technology. From Record of the Society of Actuaries 1987 Vol. 13, No. 1.

Description: This session discussion is about overview of current trend experience, techniques of applying trends in rating, risk aspects of different trending methods, and implications of trend cycles for surplus requirements. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 15, No. 1.

Description: Physician performance is key to minimizing the cost of health care and providing health care benefits. Measuring and managing physician performance may be the factor that determines who survives in the next century. This presentation from Session 70PD of the SOA 1996 Colorado Springs Meeting is about profiling and managing physician performance. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 22, No. 2.

Description: This session will describe best practices for the preparation of the actuarial memorandum that supports the statement of actuarial opinion that is part of a health annual statement and review highlights of the new (2019) practice note on this topic. Presenters will represent different perspectives to discuss the components of an actuarial memorandum and use examples to present best practices and practical application of the information presented in the practice note.

Description: This is a teaching session discussing periodic health examination and executive health profiling. From Record of the SOA 1976 Vol. 2 No. 4

Description: Presented at June 2010 Health Meeting. Discusses Section research projects, professional development programs, member survey results, member value task force project, 'Bending the Cost Curve' presentation on ways to reduce healthcare cost trends and create a sustainable healthcare system, and market research results on opportunities for actuaries.