Health policy has a significant influence over health actuaries' professional work as well as their civic life.
This session is designed to give health actuaries greater insight into how health policy is formed and its
impact on the healthcare system. Discussion topics will include:
• Goal setting: targeting outcomes and balancing tradeoffs;
• Legislation and regulation;
• Advocacy and health marketing; and
• Monitoring results: How health data is collected and used.
You'll develop a broader understanding of the role of various players in informing and shaping health
policy and an appreciation for how they can get involved at various levels. Participants are encouraged to
attend Introduction to Public Health in conjunction with this session.