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Michael Ferraina is a home health care executive skilled in creating and implementing organic and acquisition growth strategies, business development initiatives, and guiding teams to deliver results. He has served as a director or executive in numerous organizations and is the chief growth officer for AmeriBest Home Care based in Philadelphia.
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