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 presents information sources used in tracking health technologies, the value of health technology assessments and clinical data typically available. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 2, Session 4

Description: Recent health-care cost trends have exhibited significant variability by insurer, geographic area and type of benefit. Employers and insurers are increasing co-pays and reimposing managed care provisions. How have these factors affected the measured trend. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 30, No. 1, Session 17

Description: Panelists discuss the various kinds of prevalent large medical claims and emerging trends. Panelists also discuss early identification of potential large claims, predictive modeling, claim management alternatives and transplant management. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 27, No. 1, Session 94

Description: This session discussion is about trends and proliferation of medical technology, what will be the impact on cost, what is on the horizon, strategies to contain the utilization of various procedures and technology. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 15, No. 1.

Description: Panelist discuss issues relating to new medical technologies and how these are going to affect the practice of medicine, the delivery of care, the costs of care, the insuring of care, claims handling, utilization, and cost management. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 25, No. 2.

Description: Panelists discuss several factors impacting the pricing and design of health products. Topics include the recession, managed care, defined-contribution plans, employer perspective and provider pricing power. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 2, Session 81

Description: This session discussed about expected trends in medical care costs, changes in Medicare reimbursement practices and their short- and long-term effects, the emerging responsibility for providing long-term care, rise of managed health care, new and old participants, selection issues, multiple options, and small group market.

Description: Participants discuss what steps can be taken to anticipate and mitigate the effect of the recession on health insurance costs. Those attending this session gain an understanding of the factors, including current economic conditions driving the pricing and design of health insurance products. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 2, Session 78of.

Description: This session discussion is about the profitability outlook, both long and short term, for various health coverage related products such as: HMOs,, Small group insurance TPAs and ASO, Individual medical, and Individual disability income. From Record of the Society of Actuaries Vol. 14, No. 4A.