Description: In this era of rising health care costs, numerous efforts have been made to link quality and cost through multiple approaches. This is a report of a study, conducted by MPRO under contract with the SOA, in which they evaluate whether quality pays or not in an inpatient setting by carefully selecting a few hospitals in Southeast Michigan and retrospectively calculating their return on investment [ROI] in quality improvement [QI] activities within their organization.

Description: This collection of essays provides a thought-provoking array of views and perspectives related to Financial Wellness.

Description: This article covers a round table discussion about the most significant housing issues affecting retirees.

Description: Full version of Health Section News, August 2000, Number 38.

Description: Full version of Pension Section News, Issue No. 62, September 2006.

Description: Full version of Health Watch News, Issue No. 52, May 2006.

Description: SOA’s Pension and Health Sections recently released a new resource model for projecting health care trends through the year 2099.

Description: The article describes the recent implementation of a new research strategy for the SOA. It includes excerpts from the strategy and explains how it impacts health research.

Description: This session takes a fresh look at the issues related to acute care focus and the challenges of providing coordinated care for chronic conditions in the United States and internationally. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 2, Session 67

Description: SOA’s recently completed research project related to long term projects of health care cost trends for use in post retirement medical valuations.