Many of us take our good health for granted. Sure, we may face some challenges such as taking time off from work or a large cost share, but at the end of the day we know we will get the health services we need. There are, however, millions of Americans who cannot take this opportunity for granted. In most cases, that health insecurity is linked to social determinants of health (SDOH), like income level and location. Discuss the role actuaries can play in addressing these issues and uncover an introduction to the data and tools you can use to get started.
After this session, you will be able to:• Describe the impact SDOH have on the health of the U.S. population.• Define the current infrastructure in place to address the issues.• Explain potential solutions to the problem.• Illustratee the available tools and data need to analyze the problem.