Description: An analysis of the 1999-2011 experience of all Blues plans of betweeen $1.8 and $3.8 billion in annual revenue in 2010 to determine if there is any empirical evidence of an industry underwriting cycle. The analysis shows there is no such evidence.

Description: This article is intended to present a high-level review of a recently concluded research project (Mehmud & Yi, 2012) with the same title.

Description: May 2013 issue of the Health Watch newsletter

Description: Corporate Economist for Humana describes the process of relating the macroeconomy to trends in health care claims. Rather than omit the economy's influence, or ascribing it to another source, forecast accuracy is improved by explicitly incorporating macro trends after actuarial components are removed. Success in this endeavor depends on deep knowledge and experience with both econometric forecasting and the health care industry.

Description: This article relates to health insurance actuarial reserves. The article outlines how reserving methods that have been used for many years can be reinvigorated with modern technology. In the end the new methods could help actuaries meet the challenging demands of today.

Description: Health Watch May 2015, Issue 78

Description: Article from the chairperson.

Description: Read the June 2017 issue of Health Watch, published by the Health Section. Practical information for actuaries, articles impact sections, section activities.

Description: Editor letter detailing article and encouraging authorship.

Description: Diagnostic coding in dental is in its infancy. This article explores the use of medical diagnostic coding and how it may transform dental care in various ways.