NextGen Healthcare, Inc., a provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions, has announced that David Sides has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 22.
Sides brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare information technology and product innovation. Most recently he served as Chief Operating Officer of Teladoc Health, where he led the Company’s worldwide commercial and operations teams.
“David’s appointment marks the conclusion of a successful CEO search process, during which we evaluated a number of highly qualified candidates over the past weeks. David stood out as the ideal person to serve as NextGen Healthcare’s CEO and guide our next stage of growth and success,” said Jeffrey H. Margolis, Chair of the Board of Directors. “With David on board, NextGen Healthcare has a powerhouse management team that defines what leadership should look like: continuing stability in operations and customer delivery, upgraded strategic industry knowledge, and a seasoned and experienced leader as CEO.”
“NextGen Healthcare has an incredible future as we partner with our clients to improve their productivity and patient outcomes,” said Sides. “Investments made over the past five years in talent and technology position NextGen Healthcare in the sweet spot of long-term industry trends, such as connected health and population health analytics. I am energized by the Company’s work to capitalize on these trends and empower the transformation of ambulatory care. Together with NextGen Healthcare’s talented employees, I am committed to accelerating NextGen Healthcare’s growth and value creation by ensuring we remain the trusted partner of choice for our valued clients.”
In connection with his appointment as President and CEO, Sides has been appointed to the Company’s slate of director nominees for the upcoming Annual Meeting. The Company’s nine-member slate includes five directors – Julie Klapstein, Dr. Geraldine McGinty, Dr. Pamela Puryear, Darnell Dent and David Sides.
Margolis added, “Not only is David extremely qualified to serve as NextGen Healthcare’s CEO, but he also rounds out our outstanding director slate which is differentiated by its significant experience in healthcare and healthcare information technology. The Board has every confidence that the Company is well-positioned to accelerate its leadership position in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry with our expanded solution offerings – and with David at the helm, we now have the right team to get us there.”
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