Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) Fall Educational Conference

Oct 18th, 2014Oct 20th, 2014
Seattle, WA
US
http://www.rbma.org/FEC/
Phone:888-224-7262
Join RBMA for an all-new conference redesigned to accommodate higher level learning and in-depth coverage of topics affecting the business of radiology today. Experience 2.5 days of a rich knowledge-based curriculum and collegial camaraderie.
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