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: The panelists address Health Insurance Portability and Accountabuility Act [HIPAA] related concerns for health insurers, such as: implementation issues, privacy, transactions and code sets, employer identification numbers, and current developments relative to the pending rules. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 2, Session 65

Description: Panelists discuss current and future developments in health insurance on the Internet and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act from the perspective of providers, insurers, employers and customers. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 28, No. 2, Session 131