Business of Health with Mike Martens

Sep 18 2023
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The Business of Health Podcast examines how group health insurance brokers and agents grow profitable businesses. We focus on issues like ACA compliance, ERISA, and other issues that cost companies thousands. Host Mike Martens brings over a decade of experience in group health compliance. His company First Staff Benefits has saved clients millions of dollars and countless hours through Affordable Care Act compliance services. The Business of Health is here to save your group health business time and money, and give you the tools to be an all star for clients. [email protected]

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