Two Siemens execs tapped for MITA leadership

The Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA) has selected Siemens US CEO Randy Hill and director of marketing and strategic relationships for the Americas Henri Primo to assume leadership roles in developing standards for imaging equipment.

Hill, who is in charge of sales, marketing and service for Siemens US, will serve as chair of the MITA Board. Set to enter his sixth term as chair of the medical imaging informatics section, Primo will continue to oversee workgroups focused on formulating standards related to issues of privacy and security in imaging informatics.

MITA prepares and advocates for standards and guidelines for medical imaging equipment and is a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

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