Spotlight on health care reform

Letter to Congress
The Academy writes to congressional leaders urging them to reconsider issues already approved in legislative form and to consider the implications of additional proposals to include in a reconciliation package as part of the health reform process. (02/08/10)

Critical Issues in Health Reform
The Academy provides an actuarial perspective on various components of health care reform proposals in a series of papers entitled, Critical Issues in Health Reform.

In Tribute: Academy Past President Robert J. Myers

The Academy joins the countless friends, colleagues and associates of Robert J. Myers in mourning his passing and celebrating his lifetime of dedicated public service and unparalleled accomplishment. Memorial Service Information (02/19/10)

Letter from Academy president to members

Academy President Ken Hohman provided updates to members on public policy and governance issues. (02/16/10)

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Academy subcommittee chairperson featured on NPR's Morning Edition

Academy Medical Professional Liability Subcommittee Chairperson Kevin Bingham discussed the potential consequences of legislation to repeal an antitrust exemption for medical professional liability insurers. (02/08/10)

Academy recommends increasing retirement age

Academy Senior Pension Fellow Frank Todisco discusses increasing Social Security’s retirement age on FOX Business News (02/01/10)

Webcast on RDS attestations

This March 24 webcast, sponsored by the Academy's Council on Professionalism and Health Practice Council, and co-sponsored by the ASPPA, CAS, CCA, and SOA, is intended to provide basic information regarding applicable qualification standards to be considered by actuaries, and address the more common issues related to providing RDS attestations. (02/12/10)

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Base premium oversight on actuarial principles

The Academy is urging that policy efforts for effective oversight of health insurance premiums be based on actuarial principles. (02/24/10)

Academy health fellow on public radio

Academy Senior Health Fellow Cori Uccello explained the basics of determining health insurance premiums on "Marketplace." (02/22/10)

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Actuaries urge comprehensive Medicare reform

As Medicare faces serious financial challenges that require comprehensive reforms, the Academy supports efforts by the President and Congress to address these challenges and urges action to restore the long-term solvency and financial sustainability of Medicare. (02/04/10)

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