Conference of Consulting Actuaries

Innovative Healthcare Solutions Episode 26: Transforming Healthcare and Actuarial Work

In this podcast episode, Ed Pudlowski and Kev Coleman, research fellow at Paragon Health Institute, discuss how artificial intelligence will transform the actuarial profession, emphasizing that actuaries must understand complex AI models beyond just large language models to remain competitive and relevant. They explore AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare by shifting from "detect and treat" to "predict and prevent".

Leadership Interview 44 - Jessica Leong

In this month’s Leadership Interview, CCA Past President Michael Clark sits down with Jessica Leong – CEO and Founder of Octagram Analytics.  Hear Jessica discuss her career journey, starting her own company, and serving as president of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Leadership Interview 43 - IABA 2025

In this month’s Leadership Interview, CCA Past President Michael Clark sits down with Gloria Gilliam – VP & Reserving Actuary at Chubb based in Philadelphia and current President of the International Association of Black Actuaries and Jeff Brown – Executive Director of IABA.  Gloria and Jeff discuss IABA’s mission, services and programs, and their views on leadership.

Innovative Healthcare Solutions Episode 25: Healthcare Cost Drivers and Smarter Navigation

In this podcast episode host Ed Pudlowski talks with Mike Johnston, an actuary with Quantum Health, an independent healthcare navigation firm that serves as the single point of contact for members and providers. Find out how Quantum Health analyzes healthcare information from its extensive database of customer data to identify current cost drivers and manage costs.

Innovative Healthcare Solutions Episode 24: Pharmacy Analytics and Cost

In this podcast episode host Ed Pudlowski talks with Jeff Baldetti, vice president of product strategy at Health Plan Data Solutions (HDS), an analytics company focused on pharmacy payment integrity, cost, and design. Find out how HDS is providing a software solution that offers checks and balances for payers managing transactions.