Markets http://www.lifehealthpro.com/markets?f=rss en Higher costs for PPACA's bronze plans http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/higher-costs-for-ppacas-bronze-plans?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/higher-costs-for-ppacas-bronze-plans Consumers who are looking to score a cheap health plan under PPACA might be in for a rude awakening. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:42:00 -0400 Fiduciary standard bill passed by House panel http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/fiduciary-standard-bill-passed-by-house-panel?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/fiduciary-standard-bill-passed-by-house-panel The bill would create obstacles for establishing the uniform fiduciary standard, though enactment is considered unlikely. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:42:00 -0400 Retirement savings: It’s not about the account balance http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/retirement-savings-its-not-about-the-account-balan?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/retirement-savings-its-not-about-the-account-balan Whole life can create a more stable savings plan — and help tear your clients away from the stock ticker. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:32:00 -0400 Medicare: Purchasing changes coming for diabetics http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/medicare-purchasing-changes-coming-for-diabetics?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/medicare-purchasing-changes-coming-for-diabetics Officials hope competitive bidding for durable medical equipment will save $26 billion. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:02:00 -0400 IMS: Wiser medication use could cut health costs http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/ims-wiser-medication-use-could-cut-health-costs?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/ims-wiser-medication-use-could-cut-health-costs A consulting firm says drug-related changes might save $213 billion per year. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:02:00 -0400 Enroll America gives marketing campaign details http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/enroll-america-gives-marketing-campaign-details?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/enroll-america-gives-marketing-campaign-details "Get Covered America" organizers hope to hand out brochures at churches and farmers' markets. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:02:00 -0400 MFA finds steep drop in small health group count http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/mfa-finds-steep-drop-in-small-health-group-count?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/mfa-finds-steep-drop-in-small-health-group-count Firm analysts believe factors other than price increases are responsible for the decline. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:50:00 -0400 The SSDI return-to-work gap http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/the-ssdi-return-to-work-gap?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/the-ssdi-return-to-work-gap Many beneficiaries want jobs, but few end up earning enough to leave the program. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:50:00 -0400 GAO sees exchange helper program delays http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/gao-sees-exchange-helper-program-delays?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/gao-sees-exchange-helper-program-delays One of the new PPACA implementation reports lists the exchange contractors and award amounts. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:50:00 -0400 Hybrid annuities: Good for clients, good for advisors? http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/hybrid-annuities-good-for-clients-good-for-advisor?ref=rss http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/06/19/hybrid-annuities-good-for-clients-good-for-advisor A handful of carriers have introduced annuities that combine the attributes of both fixed and structured products. Will they fly? Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:34:00 -0400