Columbus Radiology names new vice president of operations

Columbus Radiology has hired Jason Dodgion to be the its new vice president of operations, the company announced this week.

Dodgion’s responsibilities will include overseeing Columbus Radiology’s operational planning, process improvement, physician relations, and marketing partnerships, according to the official statement. He will also manage the company’s RAD1 Call Center, which supports both referring physicians and radiologists 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

“I am extremely excited and proud to be a part of Columbus Radiology,” Dodgion said in the statement. “I have witnessed very few groups who are going to these lengths to provide such a well-rounded service model, which is a testament to the focus on quality above all else.”

“We are pleased to add Jason to our leadership team,” Charles McRae, Columbus Radiology CEO, said in the same statement. “He brings to Columbus Radiology extensive experience and leadership in radiology operations, client relations, revenue cycle management, credentialing and business development.”

Dodgion has 11 years of experience working as director of operations at Zotec Partners, previously known as Medical Management Professionals.

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