RACC announces 2018 governing officers

The Radiology Administration Certification Commission (RACC) announced their 2018 officers, who will lead the commission with one-year terms.

The RACC is “established as a separate and autonomous functional body within the Association for Medical Imaging Management, responsible for the examination and certification of radiology administrators.

The new 2018 RACC officers are:

Bette Drescher, CRA, re-elected as Chair of the RACC

David Partridge, CRA, as Vice Chair of the RACC

Cindy Winter, CRA, as Secretary/Treasurer of the RACC

“The RACC strives to be nationally recognized as the preferred standard for excellence in medical imaging management,” according to the RACC website. “We will provide value for CRAs and create a challenging but attainable aspiration for individuals who wish to be known for their excellence in the imaging management profession.”

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As a senior news writer for TriMed, Subrata covers cardiology, clinical innovation and healthcare business. She has a master’s degree in communication management and 12 years of experience in journalism and public relations.

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