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Broadening the Focus: Unveiling the Framework

In the final issue brief of the “Broadening the Focus: Evaluating Health Care Programs” series, the Health Equity Committee unveils a holistic, principles-based framework for evaluating health care…
Date Published: 04/09/2026
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Broadening the Focus: Actuaries Respond to the Limitations of Financial ROI

In this issue brief—the third in our “Broadening the Focus: Evaluating Health Care Programs” series—the Health Equity Committee explores the actuarial perspective on financial ROI by examining…
Date Published: 04/09/2026
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Broadening the Focus: Beyond Financial Return on Investment

In this issue brief—the second in the “Broadening the Focus: Evaluating Health Care Programs” series—the Health Equity Committee summarizes feedback from non-actuaries on alternative metrics to…
Date Published: 02/10/2026
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Issue Brief Examines ERISA in the Context of Health Benefits

The Health Practice Council has released an issue brief, ERISA at 50: ERISA and Health Benefits. The issue brief covers the history of ERISA’s application to health benefits, subsequent amendments…
Date Published: 10/17/2024
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Executive Summary – ERISA in the Context of Health Benefits

The Health Practice Council has released an issue brief, ERISA at 50: ERISA and Health Benefits. The issue brief covers the history of ERISA’s application to health benefits, subsequent amendments…
Date Published: 10/17/2024
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End-of-Life Care in an Aging World: A Global Perspective

Health Practice International Committee issue brief on global aging demographics, quality of life during the end-of-life period, palliative versus curative care, and strategies for address health…
Date Published: 12/06/2017
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International Wellness Initiatives

Health Practice International Committee issue brief exploring current wellness initiatives with four international case studies as examples.
Date Published: 07/06/2015
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Curbing the High Cost of Diabetes

Health Practice International Task Force issue brief providing an overview of the prevalence and costs associated with diabetes internationally and exploring current diabetes mitigation efforts in…
Date Published: 08/13/2014
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