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Entrepreneurial Actuaries in Action—A Global Perspective of the Health Insurance Market

course was to provide an over- view of the health care insurance industry, includ- ing different products ... delivery systems (U.S. vs. international), health care reform, reinsurance and capital markets. We expanded ...
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Description: Article is about a new course developed in actuarial science taught at Columbia University. Course covers traditional health actuarial projects but is expanded to cover issues for a health insurance company executive (e.g., CEO, CFO, etc.). The course also includes studying of other international healthcare systems plus healthcare reform (PPACA). Students were involved in research projects, including healthcare reform and international health systems. Students also had to teach a course as part of their final exam.
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- Authors: Michael Frank
- Date: Jan 2013
- Competency: Communication>Oral communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; Leadership>Mentoring; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: Health Watch
- Topics: Global Perspectives>Global markets; Health & Disability>Health insurance

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