Zach Hunt
ASA, MAAA
Associate Actuary
Indianapolis, IN, US
Zach Hunt is an associate actuary with Milliman’s Indianapolis office. He joined the firm in 2016.
Experience
Zach has provided actuarial support for state Medicaid agencies, commercial and Medicaid health plans, and self-funded groups. He has worked in areas including:
- Financial projections
- IBNR reserve estimates
- Benchmarking of experience
- Fee schedule analysis and repricing
- Small employer actuarial certification
- MEWA actuarial certification
- Research studies using large public data sources
He has been involved with provider payment reform and value-based reimbursement, working on behalf of private payers, state governments, ACOs, and other provider organizations. He has recently assisted provider organizations in navigating the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
Professional Designations
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries
- Member of the American Academy of Actuaries
Education
- BS, Physics, Indiana University
Publications
Read their latest work
Article
Commercial health insurance: Detailed 2020 financial results and emerging 2021 trends
19 July 2022 - by Paul R. Houchens, Zach Hunt
We review the financial results of the commercial health insurance industry in 2020, with a focus on healthcare market changes and emerging trends.
Article
Commercial health insurance: Detailed 2019 financial results and emerging 2020 trends
06 April 2021 - by Paul R. Houchens, Zach Hunt
Composite underwriting margins remain near highs for the individual market, and steady for group insurance.
Article
Webinar: Seven key challenges for Medicaid states considering alternative payment models
28 February 2019 - by Zach Hunt, Rebecca L. Johnson, Anders Larson
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Seven key challenges for Medicaid states considering alternative payment models
29 January 2019 - by Zach Hunt, Rebecca L. Johnson, Anders Larson
This article focuses on some of the challenges that Medicaid payers (including states and managed care organizations) face when trying to establish alternative payment models with providers.