Health and Health Care Inequalities: Research Challenges and Considerations for Future Research

May 2023

Authors and Contributors

Steve Bochanski, FSA, MAAA
Vicki A. Fendley, ASA, FCAS, MAAA
Jayeeta Sen Mazumder
Sourabh Prasad

Description

This report is a discussion of the significant challenges involved in attempting to research with robust analysis the impact of disparities in health care access, cost and quality of care on financial wellness across racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and other demographic groups in the U.S. for reasons other than or in addition to income, wealth or employment status.

This research project is sponsored by the SOA Research Institute’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Research Strategic Research Program.

Report

Health and Health Care Inequalities: Research Challenges and Considerations for Future Research

Acknowledgments

The SOA Research Institute would like to thank the Project Oversight Group for their thoughtful guidance and diligent review throughout the development of this research:

Mischelle Schweickert, FSA, MAAA, Chair
Paul Houchens, FSA, MAAA
Rebecca Johnson, MBA
Roy Machamire, FSA, MAAA, CERA
Rebecca Owen, FSA, MAAA, FCA
Colin Ramsay, ASA,MAAA
Rui Zhong, FSA, MAAA

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