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New Academy Research Estimates Health Care Savings Potential and Obstacles to Savings from Broader Use of Reference Pricing
WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries released new public policy research today at its Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. that examines the potential savings in…
Topics: Health Insurance Public Policy
Date Published: 11/01/2018
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Shawna Ackerman Becomes President of the American Academy Of Actuaries
Shawna Ackerman Becomes President of the American Academy Of Actuaries Ackerman Succeeds Stephen Alpert WASHINGTON—Shawna Ackerman of San Francisco, Calif., began her term as…Date Published: 11/01/2018
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Academy Officers and Regular Directors Begin Terms
WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Actuaries is pleased to announce the start of the terms of five officers and four regular directors serving on its Board of Directors. Their terms began at…Date Published: 11/01/2018
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Animal Doctor: These are the most common health problems in dogs
TulsaWorldDate Published: 10/30/2018
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OPINION: Social Security, The FICA Tax Cap, And Having Your Cake And Eating It, Too
Forbes
Topics: Social Security
Date Published: 10/25/2018
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The Health 202: The Trump administration is helping to drive down Obamacare costs
Washington PostDate Published: 10/17/2018
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OPINION: Forget naysayers: Public pension funds doing fine
Capitol Weekly (Sacramento, Calif.)Date Published: 10/16/2018
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Pension risk assessment standards on deck
Pensions & InvestmentsDate Published: 10/15/2018
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) Risk Adjustment Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Congressional Research ServiceDate Published: 10/04/2018
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Court Decision On Overpayment Rule Leaves Uncertain Future For Medicare Payment Methodology And Pending Justice Department Lawsuits
JD Supra
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 10/02/2018
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Op-Ed: Should I take my pension buyout offer?
Riverbender.com (Ill.)Date Published: 09/24/2018
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The ACA is in serious legal jeopardy, experts say. What would striking down the law mean today?
Advisory BoardDate Published: 09/13/2018
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OPINION: An Insurance Executive Explains Why We Need a Carbon Tax
New York TimesDate Published: 09/12/2018
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Medicare in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report
PolitiFact
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/11/2018
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Federal Court Vacates CMS’s Medicare Advantage Overpayment Rule Due to “Crucial Data Mismatch” and Other Failings
JD Supra
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/11/2018
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UnitedHealthcare wins court case over Medicare Advantage overpayment rule
Healthcare Finance News
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Date Published: 09/10/2018
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Deciding If a Lump Sum Pension Payout Is Right for You
NasdaqDate Published: 09/07/2018
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Travelers, Insurance Professionals, Regulators Will Find New Academy Monograph a Useful Explainer on Travel Insurance
WASHINGTON—New analysis from the American Academy of Actuaries, “Travel Insurance: An Actuarial Perspective,” draws on actuarial expertise to provide a clear explanation of what…Date Published: 09/05/2018
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Commentary: Pension stress testing can help states plan for the next recession
Pensions & InvestmentsDate Published: 09/04/2018
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The Golden Age Of Retirement Planning For Insurance Agents
Broker World Magazine
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 09/01/2018
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Deciding If a Lump Sum Pension Payout Is Right for You
InvestopediaDate Published: 08/31/2018
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Refresher on Annuity Pricing Mechanics
PlanAdviserDate Published: 08/31/2018
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