In “Disclosure: The Cornerstone of the ASOPs’ Strength,” Actuarial Standards Board (ASB) Chairperson Beth Fitzgerald outlines the ASB’s process in developing actuarial standards of practice (ASOPs) and the ASB’s role in what disclosures actuaries will need to make to comply with an ASOP, and specifically notes the importance of ASOP No. 41, Actuarial Communications.

The February Actuarial Update covers the Academy’s new issue paper on how high-performance networks can potentially reduce health care costs while boosting efficiency and quality of care.