Health Summit: Broadening the Focus
Apr. 16, 2026
Time:1:00PM to 5:00PM EDT
Registration Closes:Apr. 16, 2026
Location:American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Improving access to affordable health care requires broadening the focus beyond traditional cost metrics to assess programs more holistically. This summit, hosted by the American Academy of Actuaries, is a critical part of the access and affordability conversation, offering actuarial perspectives on health care program costs, the current focus on financial return on investment (ROI), and alternative considerations.
When evaluating health care programs, ROI metrics may not capture the complete picture. The Academy’s Health Equity Committee has developed the “Broadening the Focus” framework—a tool that aims to provide stakeholders with a way to assess programs more holistically. The framework is not intended to be prescriptive but rather meant to serve as a tool to highlight possible indirect costs, indirect savings, and non-financial outcomes that may impact the value of a program.
Speakers will explore how this framework can be applied in real-world settings, from Medicaid waivers to commercial benefit designs. Rishi Manchanda, MD, MPH, founder and president of HealthBegins, will deliver the keynote address, setting the stage for the discussions to follow.
Why Attend
Whether you’re involved in policy development, program evaluation, or health care delivery, this event promises opportunities to share practical insights in health care program evaluation, engage with actuaries and non-actuaries in the health space, and discuss a holistic principles-based framework that can be used when evaluating a health care program or benefit.
REGISTRATION FEES
- Member: $200
- Member—Government: $125
- Nonmember: $300
- Nonmember—Government: $175
Agenda at a Glance
Doors will open at 1 p.m.
Opening remarks
Dr. Rishi Manchanda is founder and president of HealthBegins, a social enterprise that provides training, clinic redesign, and technology to transform health care and the social determinants of health.
Background on the framework and discussions of the current approach.
A panel of subject matter experts will apply the framework to behavioral health programs. Case study presentations will feature diverse perspectives from economists, clinicians, payers/sponsors, and actuaries.
A panel of subject matter experts will apply the framework to food and nutrition interventions. Case study presentations will feature diverse perspectives from economists, clinicians, payers/sponsors, and actuaries.
Continuing Education
We believe in good faith that your attendance at Health Summit: Broadening the Focus may constitute relevant continuing education and an organized activity as defined under the current Qualification Standards for Actuaries Issuing Statements of Actuarial Opinion in the United States depending upon your area of practice. Attendees may earn up to 3 continuing education (CE) credits, with the final amount to be determined based on the final agenda. Under the U.S. Qualification Standards, an hour of continuing education is defined as 50 minutes, and fractions of an hour may be counted.
Questions about this event? Contact education@actuary.org.