Annual Meeting Health & Welfare Sessions

This interactive session covers unique and sometimes real-life client situations where panelists pose case studies and share their experiences, recommendations, and make reference to ASOPs and Precepts. Panelists also challenge the audience in determining the “right” thing to do from a professional and ethical perspective. There will be live polling and discussions so be prepared to provide your valuable input.

AI has tremendous potential to influence how healthcare is delivered with expectations of a more efficient and cost-effective healthcare system. Presenters focus on how AI is currently being deployed and where it may lead in the diagnoses, delivery, and administration of healthcare. The intention of the discussion is to help the healthcare actuary better understand the changes that are occurring, and may occur in the future, such that they can best prepared to reflect these adaptations into their financial models.

Aging population, shrinking provider pool, hospital consolidation and closures, and the impact of technology. The macroeconomic healthcare environment will change in ways both known and unknown in the next 5-10 years. Join our panel of experts and futurists as we peer into the crystal ball to consider the impact of possible futures in the healthcare market.

AI in health actuarial models is here and there is certainly more to come. Speakers address the current applications and implications on the use of AI for the health care actuary. This session is intended to help the health actuary be better informed of how AI will transform the work we do today.

Join us for an interactive discussion on what conditions and treatments are driving large claims in employer health plans and what may be on the horizon. Explore what employers are considering in stoploss strategies to help mitigate ever increasing claims projection volatility.

In this illuminating session speaker delve into the pivotal role of healthcare transparency data in shaping the future of healthcare. We’ll explore how transparency data enables objective evaluation of healthcare quality, cost effectiveness, and practical outcomes. Ultimately, we will look to underscore the indispensable value of transparency data in facilitating informed evaluations and continuous enhancement within the healthcare landscape.

What is health equity and access? Factors that impact access to care and affordability. Telehealth benefits and barriers.

Value-based care enrollment continues to grow, but does it really produce value? Panelists provide insights on how value is created and varies by line of business. In addition, the value to members, payers, and providers will be delineated.

Speakers discuss opportunities in both the pre-Medicare and Medicare marketplace following the IRA. Topics include shifts in premiums, coverage options and out-of-pocket costs, offering a comprehensive understanding of how the legislative changes impact individuals, carriers and the broader healthcare system. We may also dive into differences between group MA and individual MA.

With a bruising election season underway, this session will dive into competing healthcare policy proposals. Candidates take the stage to make their cases and to take questions directly from the audience. Come prepared to participate and get into the weeds of healthcare issues certain to be top of mind for your clients.

Speakers highlight current topics in Medicare Advantage, Part D, and changes to the programs due to the Inflation Reduction Act. Topics will include Medicare Advantage, Part D, employer sponsored Medicare plans and OPEB valuation issues.

The CCA Healthcare Community meets to discuss current issues, outlooks, and news. Neither CCA nor Healthcare Community membership is required to attend.

We’ll discuss current trends and drivers of healthcare costs, as well as how stakeholders such as consumers, providers, insurers, legislators, and employers are responding.

How can employers and payers better engage members from plan selection through to health improvement? Panelists cover how the industry is addressing this challenge and laying out the road map to be more consumer focused leveraging today’s technology. In addition, an Aon representative provides highlights of their recent Surest study focused on affordability and access. Finally, consumerism needs to work financially for both employers and payers. Speakers discuss how payers are partnering with employers to enhance consumerism across all aspects of healthcare.

Pharmacy discussion moving past the impact of GLP-1 and discussing the impact of biosimilars and other emerging trends. Can also cover impact of cost negotiations for Medicare drugs. Gain valuable insights to navigate these shifts and stay ahead in this ever-evolving healthcare sector.

There has been an increased focus on behavioral health care since the onset of the pandemic. Panelists delve into recent examples of analytics in the behavioral health space and current issues in the United States behavioral health system they help illustrate. Recent regulation updates and innovations are also addressed.