Health Equity: Not Just for Health Actuaries - Yi-Ling Lin, MAAA, FSA, FCA

James, MAAA, FSA, FCA Chairperson, Health Equity Committee Southeastern Actuaries Conference November 16, 2023 About the Academy • The American Academy of Actuaries is a 19,500-member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U. [...] At public meetings and seminars sponsored by the Academy, the Academy will publish a statement on antitrust compliance in the meeting or seminar program and refer to the statement at the beginning of each meeting or seminar. [...] Academy Conflict of Interest Policy The fundamental purposes of the Academy require it to maintain a high level of professional objectivity and independence from any specific interests of the employers of its members. [...] Health Equity Impacts Us All • Higher incidence of chronic conditions • Lower life expectancy • Not everyone has access to the same quality of care • Higher cost of health care • Inefficient allocation of health care dollars • U. [...] has the highest cost of health care per capita in the world Why Actuaries Care About Health Equity • Key health decision-makers rely on actuaries for advice • Unique skillset to quantify costs of health disparities to the health care system • Commitment to identifying and addressing issues on behalf of the public interest • Desire to explore and understand whether any actuarial practices inadverte.