Long-Term Drivers of Future Mortality – Medical Advances Guests:
- Al Klein, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Milliman
- Erik Pickett, Actuary and Chief Content Officer, Club Vita
In this episode of the Research Insights podcast, Kara Clark is joined by Al Klein and Erik Pickett to explore Chapter 7 of the report Long-Term Drivers of Future Mortality. This chapter dives into the crucial role medical advances play in shaping future mortality trends.
The discussion covers major 20th-century breakthroughs, today’s promising developments in genetics, biomedicine, medical technology, and electronic health records—and the barriers that could limit their impact. With a forward-looking perspective, the guests reflect on how actuaries can model mortality improvements while accounting for accessibility, adoption rates, and societal behavior.
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