SOA Webinars

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Deana K. Bell, FSA, Health Virtual Meeting Chair , MAAA; Roy Goldman, Ph.D., FSA, MAAA, CERA President-Elect, Society of Actuaries

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Moderator(s): Deana K. Bell, FSA, MAAA

Presenter(s): Dr. Joel Selanikio

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Stale portfolio got your sales down? In this session, you'll learn about the latest and greatest in product development trends and innovations which you can use to refresh and revitalize your products. 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will have a better understanding on market trends in product development as well as leading innovations.

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Moderators/Presenters: Pamela Handmaker; Taylor McKinnon, JD

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Ignite presentations feature speakers with 20 slides which automatically advance every 15 seconds. The result is a fast and fun presentation which lasts just five minutes. The first portion of this session will feature public health experts doing Ignite presentations with particular focus on social determinants and health disparities. Then stick around for the second portion when all of the presenters take part in a moderated, talk show-style discussion. You'll get a chance to ask your questions and dig deeper into the topics you just heard about. Be prepared for a fast-paced, thought-provoking session that you'll remember long after it ends! 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

• Identify several key drivers of public health
• Describe the relevance of these public health topics to actuaries
• Explain ways that actuaries can make a difference

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Moderator(s): Sara Teppema, FSA, MAAA

Presenter(s): Jim Dolstad, ASA, MAAA; Leanne Metcalfe, PhD; Maureen Pike, BSN MPH MBA (Cand.) RN; Jim Toole, FSA, MAAA, CERA

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Join your teammates in our professionalism trivia event! Show off what you already know about actuarial professionalism, and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way. This fast-paced event promises to provide a fun and valuable professionalism continuing education experience.

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Moderator(s): Joe Wurzburger, FSA, MAAA

Presenter(s): Joe Wurzburger, FSA, MAAA; Annette James, FSA, MAAA, FCA

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In this session, we will discuss the impact of regulation changes that will allow members with End State Renal Disease (ESRD) to sign up for Medicare Advantage in 2021 for the first time. We will delve into the current basics of how ESRD works, the characteristics of the population that is currently on original Medicare today and a comprehensive look at what plan sponsors should be thinking about going into 2021. 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

• Describe the three stages of ESRD and how they work today
• Understand the ESRD population that exists on original Medicare today
• Identify what benefits this subpopulation cares about and where they are likely to end up in 2021
• Explain the financial and bidding challenges this population presents for MA and PD plans

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Moderator(s): Christopher Andrews, FSA, MAAA

Presenter(s): Christopher Andrews, FSA, MAAA; Adam Barnhart, FSA, MAAA; Adam Keach, FSA, MAAA; Caroline Li, ASA, MAAA, CERA

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This will be an interactive discussion of the importance of ASOP 41 given new and evolving collaboration technologies, insurance market entrants and business landscapes. The audience will have the opportunity to discuss how they would handle some real-world scenarios.

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Moderator(s): Michelle Young, FSA, MAAA

Presenter(s): William Bade, FSA, MAAA; Josh Hammerquist, FSA, MAAA; Alex Terry, FSA, MAAA; Michelle Young, FSA, MAAA

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This session will present the findings published in the report released by the SOA on March 23, 2020, the 10th anniversary of the ACA.This session will provide an assessment and commentary on the viability of the individual and Medicaid marketplaces under the ACA since its inception. Observations will be based on a data-driven analysis of the associations between market characteristics and measureable outcomes indicative of viability. Viability will be measured in the context of achieving the ACA's goal of providing sustainable access to affordable healthcare to the uninsured and underinsured, and will be considered from the perspectives of various stakeholders. 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Define the primary goals of the ACA as they relate to the individual and Medicaid markets
• Characterize key regulatory changes and other disruptions that have occurred in the years since the ACA was passed.
• Identify outcomes indicative of viability from the perspective of key stakeholders (consumers, regulators, and insurers)
• Evaluate observed outcomes in relation to the goals of the ACA and the interests of key stakeholders.
• Describe potential ways in which disruptions and changes to the law have affected outcomes/viability in the individual and Medicaid markets
• Identify recent trends in outcomes and key considerations influencing the future success of the individual and Medicaid markets

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Moderator(s): Hans K. Leida, PhD, FSA, MAAA

Presenter(s): Paul R. Houchens, FSA, MAAA; Lindsy M. Kotecki, FSA, MAAA; Hans K. Leida, PhD, FSA, MAAA

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Vast sums of private equity are flowing into start-ups intent on lowering health care trend. This presents a huge challenge for insurance company actuaries to stay current on such start-ups and the innovations they're advancing. Further, it can be overwhelming to evaluate the many vendors eager to sell their services to the company. This session will provide an overview of the start-up and private equity process, review some of the emerging innovators, and discuss approaches to evaluate their Return on Investment (ROI) as efficiently as possible. 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

• Explain the process of venture capital/private equity business development
• Identify emerging innovators with healthcare trend-lowering promise
• Evaluate alternatives to quantify vendor ROIs efficiently

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Moderator(s): Keith Passwater, FSA, MAAA, FCA

Presenter(s): David Nelson, FSA, MAAA; Keith Passwater, FSA, MAAA, FCA, Amy Christensen, Partner The Vistria Group