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ITEMS OF INTEREST This page will provide some items which may be of interest to you. While some items are of direct or practical relevance, others may serve only to illustrate an outlook or perspective; some may just be humorous. The overtly political will be avoided; however, actuarial perspectives on defining the issues in political discussions may be addressed. Please check this page from time to time, as new content will be added. The Alphabet Soup of Managed-Care Organizations - Provider Perspective - From the Society of Actuaries Washington D.C. Meeting, October 26-29, 1997. Provides a discussion of provider issues in managed care contracting, and how actuaries can help. A PowerPoint presentation in pdf format. Alphabet Soup.   A Method For Analyzing Specific Stop-Loss Medical Insurance Claims - A paper published in the ARCH (Actuarial Research Clearing House); although technical and directed towards actuaries, nonetheless provides an illustration of the philosophy of using actuarial techniques to "get the most out of the data." An Acrobat pdf document. Stop Loss Method.