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PFA aims to address gaps in education and practice management

By Susan Yellin | Feb. 28, 2020, 3:28 p.m.

Greg Pollock

It was about five years ago that Greg Pollock, president and CEO of Advocis, as well as other members of his executive team made two disappointing discoveries.

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