Issue Brief

Broadening the Focus: Unveiling the Framework

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Publish Date:

04/9/2026

Category:

Policy & Research

Topics:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Health Equity

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 programs and benefits. Designed for use by actuaries and other stakeholders, the framework complements — rather than replaces — traditional financial metrics and evaluations and is intended to provide support to decisionmakers in their evaluations.

Previous issue briefs in the series include Evaluating Health Care ProgramsBeyond Financial Return on Investment, and Actuaries Respond to Financial ROI.

The April 16 “Broadening the Focus” Virtual Health Summit will explore how this framework can be applied in real-world settings, from Medicaid waivers to commercial benefit designs. Learn more.