Description: Efforts to improve health in the United States have traditionally focused on the health care system. While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded access to health care, research demonstrates that improving population health will require broader approaches that address disparities in health and health care, as well as social, economic, and environmental factors: the social determinants of health. These elements of health equity -- the social, economic, and physical environments in which we are born, live and work -- profoundly affect our longevity and health. The webcast will review one health insurer's research into many of these disparities and will discuss what we as health care professionals can do improve health equity for the populations we serve.

Description: This webcast will take a deep-dive into the fastest growing segment of the long-term care planning marketplace–Hybrid Life/LTC Insurance. This discussion will provide insights from an actuary who has designed these plans, a carrier who is a leader in this market, and distributor (BGA). You'll learn more about positioning this planning, to key product features and better understand the sales process and consumer behavior.

Description: Predictive analytics is poised to reshape the health care industry by achieving the Triple Aim of improved patient outcomes, quality of care and lower costs. But, how are executives actually using predictive analytics, and does it help uncover the insights and efficiencies they expect? Tune in to hear experienced professionals across the health care industry discuss insights about future predictive analytics trends in the health care industry including usage, valuable outcomes to predict and challenges to implementation.

Description: Risk Appetite statements are often vague and qualitative, making it challenging to make the connection to day-to-day decision making. In this session, we discuss leading practices for defining risk appetite clearly and quantitatively, providing a direct and actionable line-of-sight to decision making.

Description: Market Overview: As uncertainty continues to circulate about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) market may be a product niche worth understanding and is developing given its fit for issuer demands for stability now and investments that make sense for the long term.

Description: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: • Identify the current challenges and opportunities to improve diabetes care to reduce the risk of acute and chronic complications; • Recognize the feasibility of preventing type 2 diabetes and the need to develop and support prevention programs; • Identify strategies to improve diabetes control in racial/ethnic minorities who are at a particularly high risk of developing diabetes and its complications; and • Recognize the influence of biological,psychological, emotional, social, financial and cultural factors in the development and course of the disease.

Description: This webcast will focus on the accounting changes for traditional products, including whole life, term, fixed annuities and long-term care (LTC). The presenters will discuss the accounting and methodology changes and comparing the income statement and balance sheet under the new standards. The target audience are actuaries and other professionals who develop and use financial reporting for these products.

Description: This webcast will provide an Overview of Capital Markets and Asset Classes, which also includes hedging instruments and derivatives. The presenters will introduce the primary asset classes that insurers invest in, with a focus on the characteristics and risks of each. They will discuss asset allocation strategies and asset liability matching principles. Dialogue and questions will be encouraged throughout the webcast.

Description: This webcast will focus on the accounting changes for traditional products, including whole life, term, fixed annuities and long-term care (LTC). The presenters will discuss the accounting and methodology changes and comparing the income statement and balance sheet under the new standards. The target audience are actuaries and other professionals who develop and use financial reporting for these products.

Description: It has been five years since MACRA was passed and it's still not yet a recognized name, unlike some of its predecessors, DRGs and Stars. That being said, this webcast will explore MACRA’s quiet impact on the healthcare industry and how it has evolved over the years. Experts will look at the influence MACRA has had to date on both payers and providers, and where MACRA may be headed over the next few years.