Edward M. Racht, M.D., AMR Chief Medical Officer

Edward M. Racht, M.D. serves as Chief Medical Officer of American Medical Response. He has more than 20 years of experience in emergency medical services and healthcare systems. Previously, Dr. Racht served as the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Piedmont Newnan Hospital in metro Atlanta and as Medical Director for the Austin/Travis County EMS System in Texas, which was nationally recognized for its collaborative approach to resolving challenging healthcare integration issues.

Dr. Racht received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Emory University in Atlanta and completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia. He served as an assistant professor and Associate Chief of Emergency Medical Services at the Medical College of Virginia and Medical Director of the Richmond Ambulance Authority, Richmond Fire Department and multiple volunteer EMS and Fire agencies in Richmond. Racht served three successive terms on the Virginia State Governor’s EMS Advisory Board and Chaired the State of Texas Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council for 10 years.

A frequent national speaker at EMS, and healthcare conferences, Dr. Racht is well known for his expertise in “operationalizing” medical care.