Explores issues unique to various dimensions of population diversity on industry-relevant topics
The Society of Actuaries Research Institute dedicates a portion of our research to exploring issues unique to various dimensions of population diversity on topics that are relevant to industries that involve actuarial practice. Topics cover a variety of practice areas and related financial industries.
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SDOH in Medicaid Risk Models
Evaluating SDOH integration into Medicaid risk adjustment models reveals its financial impact on ACOs/MCOs, informing policymakers and actuaries.
HIV + Medicare
Analyzes the demographic and cost profile of HIV-positive individuals in Medicare.
LGBTQ+ Aging and Retirement Issues
Discover the unique challenges and resilience of LGBTQ+ older adults as they navigate aging and retirement in this comprehensive review.
Perceptions Across Diverse U.S. Populations
Review the survey findings and learn more about perceptions of insurance and retirement products and services across diverse U.S. subpopulations.
Review past studies on maternal mortality levels, trends, and differentials in the U.S.
Read about the challenge of robust analysis given the impact of disparities in health care access, cost, and quality of care across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic demographics in the U.S.
An overview of the current system of long-term services and supports and a discussion of existing disparities.