• Date:
• December 8, 2009
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• Time:
• 12:00–1:30 p.m. EST
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• Registration Fee:
• All participants–$99
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• Location:
• This webcast takes place via the Internet.

In a volatile market, health dollars become scarce. Those who have or need to spend on ancillary coverages (specifically, dental coverages) are driving costs up. Additionally, providers are facing the crunch as fewer patients visit the office and those who come are not able or willing to pay for the more expensive treatments.

The dentist is being used by those who need services or those insured who are "dragged" through the system, driving up dental costs. How do you understand and quantify the impact? Can you track, monitor and, most importantly, influence these behavior patterns?

This webcast will show attendees some of the considerations, from both a product and network perspective, involved in spotting and influencing the trend. Attendees will have a greater understanding of the various options and considerations necessary to retain a profitable and growing dental product in today's very tight and competitive dental insurance market.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Ways to identify and monitor trend in a timely fashion.
• Options for rating plans in a volatile environment.
• Product options, market responses and considerations to the increasing dental cost and utilization trend.
• Using the network to control dental trend.
• Identifying methods to control utilization through dentist education and focused review.
• Update on modeling techniques to measure longevity risk.

How the LIVE webcast works and what it includes

You do not need any special equipment. On Dec.7 before 2:00 p.m. (EST) you will be sent detailed instructions via a broadcast e–mail including the World Wide Web address for accessing the presentation. You will follow along with a graphics presentation and audio broadcast over the Internet.

The registration fee includes: one access code, one Internet connection and one set of presentation materials. Each login may only be used once.

Post–Webcast Purchase Opportunity

For those who are interested in SOA webcasts, but are unable to participate in the live event, a recording of the live webcast will be available for purchase approximately 3–5 business days following the event (at the same pricing as the live webcast) by using the purchase form available at the following link.