ABOUT THE SURVEY

This briefing summarizes the results of a custom research survey conducted by Modern Healthcare Custom Media on behalf of The Society of Actuaries. Invitations to participate in a webbased survey were sent via email to 20,796 healthcare executives in April 2016. By the closing date of April 25, 2016, 388 returns had been received for a 1.9% response rate. As an incentive to complete the survey, respondents were offered the chance to win a $500 gift card.

With roots dating back to 1889, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the world’s largest actuarial organization with more than 26,000 credentialed members. Through research and education, the SOA’s mission is to advance actuarial knowledge and to enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant solutions for financial, business and societal challenges. The SOA’s vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of risk. Learn more at www.soa.org/health_analytics.

Modern Healthcare Custom Media’s (www.modernhealthcare.com) dedicated team of writers and researchers develops custom content solutions designed to educate and engage readers. These custom content solutions provide in-depth information on a specific trend, topic or solution that is top-of-mind for healthcare executives.