Intelerad adds to North American sales team

Intelerad has appointed John Bottone to its North American sales team. As Northeastern Regional Manager, Bottone is responsible for developing new relationships and PACS sales for Intelerad in the Northeast, specifically with imaging centers, radiology groups, and hospitals.

Bottone also previously sold RIS and PACS for Merge Technologies.

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