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Inspire Article by Greg Fann and Daniel Cruz Referenced in Health Affairs Blog Post
The discovery of misaligned ACA metal-level premiums by Consulting Actuary Greg Fann and Actuary Daniel Cruz was referenced in a recent Health Affairs blog post. They noted the resulting adverse implications for ACA enrollees due to premium misalignment and have advocated for more focused state reviews of premium rates. The blog post continues a theme expressed in The Actuary this summer: “President-elect Biden doesn’t need to rely on Congress” and new legislation to accomplish the continuing trend of ACA market improvements. Read Full Article [...]
William Bednar Quoted in Health Evolution Article Focused on the Blues Antitrust Settlement
Consulting Actuary William Bednar was quoted in a recent Health Evolution article that focused on the Blues antitrust settlement. “I don’t know if the other Blues plans would do that. A lot of them are regional. Anthem is the one that’s nationwide. They have over 60 million members,” says Bednar. For Blues consumers, the short-term benefit will be cash in their pocket from the settlement. Even more important, experts say they may see lowered [...]
Joan Barrett Receives SOA Lifetime Volunteer Award
AHP Consulting Actuary Joan Barrett, FSA, MAAA was recognized with a 2020 SOA Lifetime Volunteer Award. Read more about the award at the link below and watch the video announcement. Read More
Two AHP Consultants Featured in Latest SOA Health Watch
AHP Consulting Actuaries Joan Barrett FSA, MAAA and Greg Fann, FSA, FCA, MAAA were each featured in the latest edition of the SOA Health Watch. You can read the full publication at the link below. Read Full Issue
Forbes.com Article References Consulting Actuary Greg Fann
A recent article about the Trump Administration's plans to replace the ACA on Forbes.com makes reference to a couple articles from AHP Consulting Actuary Greg Fann. "Trump has indeed utilized executive orders to alter, and, some would say, improve ACA market dynamics. The Trump Administration’s policies have led to enhanced premium subsidies for lower-income Americans, and lower premium rate increases. Although the latter may be due in part to Trump’s controversial decision in October [...]
Joan Barrett and Greg Fann Recently Contributed Featured Articles to The Actuary Magazine
Axene Health Partners consulting actuaries Joan Barrett and Greg Fann were featured contributors in the recent health crisis themed issue of The Actuary. Joan discussed U.S. health care costs and Greg warned of impatience and poor understanding driving poor policy decisions. You can read their articles at the links below. Read Joan's Article Read Greg's Article