Quality Systems Promotes 2 Senior Execs

Quality Systems, Inc. has announced that Patrick Cline, president of its NextGen Healthcare Information Systems subsidiary, has been promoted to president and chief strategy officer of Quality Systems.

Steven T. Plochocki, who currently serves as president and chief executive officer, will remain chief executive officer.

Concurrently, Scott Decker, NextGen's senior vice president, was named successor to Cline and will serve as president at NextGen.

In a release, the Company noted that in his new role, Cline, who will report to Plochocki, will be responsible for identifying and overseeing the continued growth of the company through the development and management of partnerships and strategic alliances that expand and strengthen the company's market presence and capabilities. He will work closely with the Quality Systems' executive management team to seek out diverse options that will lead to continued stability and future success of the organization.

Decker will oversee day-to-day operations at NextGen, guiding and growing all product lines within the division. He will manage the development and implementation of strategic and operational business plans to promote future growth of the subsidiary. Decker will report to Philip N. Kaplan, Quality Systems' chief operating officer.

"Quality Systems has continued to strategically position itself to meet the upcoming changes presented by the Obama Administration's stimulus plan released in February 2009. This once-subdued healthcare information technology (HIT) sector was truly kicked into gear after details of the bill were announced, and we believe that there will be many growth opportunities to pursue in the coming months and years. The promotion of these two seasoned members of our solid senior management team are reflective of our plans as we prepare to capitalize on the vast opportunities the HIT sector will reveal during the next three to five years," said Plochocki.

"Pat will devote his time to identifying global opportunities for the company while Scott will parlay his years of NextGen experience and industry expertise into his new role. The strategic decision to reorganize our management team and structure by promoting both Pat and Scott will afford us the chance to further cement the solid market leadership position Quality Systems holds today. We look forward to the sea change the HIT sector and the healthcare landscape will witness as our nation works to transform its healthcare system. This is a transition we are very excited to be a part of," Plochocki explained.

Quality Systems, Inc. and its NextGen Healthcare Information Systems subsidiary develop and market computer-based practice management, patient records and revenue cycle management applications as well as connectivity products and services for medical and dental group practices.

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