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  • A Non-Traditional Actuarial Role

    A Non-Traditional Actuarial Role Profile of an actuary in a non-traditional actuarial role: focusing on medical cost and analysis, both retrospective and prospective. Assumptions;Health care ...

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    • Authors: Carolyn Young
    • Date: May 2010
    • Competency: Results-Oriented Solutions; Strategic Insight and Integration; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Alternative careers; Health & Disability>Health information technology; Modeling & Statistical Methods>Forecasting; Technology & Applications>Analytics and informatics
  • An Interview with David Cutler and Grace-Marie Turner

    An Interview with David Cutler and Grace-Marie Turner An economics professor and a health care consumer advocate weigh in on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including ...

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    • Authors: Ksenia Whittal, Douglas Norris
    • Date: Sep 2010
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial theory in business context; Leadership>Change management; Professional Values>Public interest representation; Strategic Insight and Integration
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Economics>Health economics; Public Policy; Public Policy
  • Accountable Care Organizations: An Untapped Opportunity

    Accountable Care Organizations: An Untapped Opportunity Since health care reform has made accountable care organizations a hot topic, an SOA workgroup is addressing relevant questions, including ...

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    • Authors: Jim Toole, Sara Teppema
    • Date: Sep 2010
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; Leadership>Thought leadership; Professional Values>Public interest representation; Strategic Insight and Integration
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Enterprise Risk Management>Risk measurement - ERM; Enterprise Risk Management>Strategic risks; Health & Disability>Health care; Public Policy
  • Chairperson’s Corner

    Chairperson’s Corner Update on Health Section research projects and topics, including health care reform, complexity science, and strategic planning. Analytics and informatics;Health care reform; ...

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    • Authors: Judy L Strachan
    • Date: Jan 2011
    • Competency: Communication>Written communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge; Leadership>Thought leadership; Strategic Insight and Integration
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Actuarial Profession>Academic partnerships; Actuarial Profession>Professional associations; Health & Disability; Public Policy
  • Cost and Benefit Trends Observed in July 1, 2011 Renewals for State Employers

    Cost and Benefit Trends Observed in July 1, 2011 Renewals for State Employers This article compares July 1 renewal premium trends to January 1 renewal premium trends by benefit plan. Health care ...

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    • Authors: Robert Gordon Cosway, Barbara Dewey
    • Date: Oct 2011
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Health & Disability>Health care
  • Health Care Guarantees underCanada’s Medicare Plan

    Health Care Guarantees underCanada’s Medicare Plan This article reviews Canada's Medicare Plan, the Chaoulli Supreme Court decision and looks at factors affecting waiting times. From ...

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    • Authors: J D Have
    • Date: May 2006
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Health & Disability>Health care quality
  • Soundbites from the American Academy of Actuaries' Health Practice Council Activities

    Soundbites from the American Academy of Actuaries' Health Practice Council Activities This article summarizes 2012 AAA activities relating to the Affordable Care Act implementation, ...

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    • Authors: Heather E Jerbi, Tim M Mahony
    • Date: May 2012
    • Competency: Professional Values>Public interest representation; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Health & Disability>Health insurance; Public Policy; Public Policy
  • Chairperson's Corner

    Chairperson's Corner Focus on the Health Section's strategic activities regarding continuing education. 6442454841 5/1/2014 12:00:00 AM ...

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    • Authors: Donna Kalin
    • Date: May 2014
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
  • Article Title * Producing Actionable Insights from Predictive Models Built Upon Condensed Electronic Medical Records

    Article Title * Producing Actionable Insights from Predictive Models Built Upon Condensed Electronic Medical Records How predictive analytics techniques can be used in the health practice.

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    • Authors: Sheamus Parkes
    • Date: Dec 2015
    • Competency: Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Process and technique refinement
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Economics>Health economics
  • Medicare Savings Account: Medicare's Private Alternative Low-Cost Plan Option

    Medicare Savings Account: Medicare's Private Alternative Low-Cost Plan Option Article describes how Medicare Medical Savings Plans work and why they would be attractive option for ...

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    • Authors: Mark Peterson
    • Date: Jan 2015
    • Competency: External Forces & Industry Knowledge
    • Publication Name: Health Watch
    • Topics: Health & Disability>Health insurance; Social Insurance>Medicare