HORSHAM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) and a leading provider of healthcare information systems, services and connectivity solutions, announced today that William F. Kinsley, an enterprise architect in the Company’s research and development department, has been appointed to serve as chair of the Electronic Health Record Association (EHRA) Privacy and Security Workgroup.
Led by the EHRA Executive Committee, the Association’s workgroups develop position statements, comment on proposed legislation and regulations, and create tools for members. These workgroups focus on a range of areas, including: standards and interoperability; patient safety; electronic quality measures; clinician experience and usability; public policy; certification; privacy and security; and meaningful use.
The Privacy and Security Workgroup is responsible for monitoring and organizing the EHR Association’s input and response to initiatives that relate to privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) managed or exchanged through an electronic health record (EHR).
“I am both honored and privileged to have the opportunity to serve as the EHR Association’s Privacy and Security Workgroup chair,” said Kinsley. “It is essential that the vendor community continue to work together to overcome new information security and privacy challenges that the information technology arena is facing. I look forward to leading this workgroup and furthering collaborative efforts aimed at helping to support and improve the security and privacy of healthcare information systems used industry wide.”
With more than 17 years of healthcare information technology (HIT) experience, Kinsley is a technology leader at NextGen Healthcare, responsible for the enterprise architecture of the Company’s ambulatory suite of applications. He has a keen understanding of the security and privacy needs of HIT systems and is heavily involved in the healthcare security community. Kinsley regularly attends conferences and other privacy and security-related events. He is a frequent speaker about topics covering healthcare security, privacy issues and information technology. Kinsley has been a member of the EHRA Security and Privacy Workgroup since 2009.
“We are pleased the EHR Association recognized Bill’s expertise relating to the privacy and security requirements necessary to keep electronic health information safe and secure,” said Michael Lovett, executive vice president and general manager for NextGen Healthcare. “Bill’s leadership and expertise in guiding product innovation and new technologies to address changing regulations has helped shape our commitment to the privacy and security of our solutions. We anticipate Bill will continue to make similar contributions to further build on the EHR Association’s achievements.”
About the EHR Association
Established in 2004, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Association is comprised of nearly 40 companies that supply the vast majority of operational EHRs to physicians’ practices and hospitals across the United States. The EHR Association operates on the premise that the rapid, widespread adoption of EHRs will help improve the quality of patient care as well as the productivity and sustainability of the healthcare system as a key enabler of healthcare transformation. The EHR Association and its members are committed to supporting safe healthcare delivery, fostering continued innovation, and operating with high integrity in the market for our users and their patients and families. The EHR Association is a partner of the Health Information Systems Management Society (HIMSS). For more information, visit http://www.himssEHRA.org.
About NextGen Healthcare
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc., provides integrated clinical, connectivity and financial solutions, including revenue cycle management services for ambulatory, inpatient and dental provider organizations. For more information, visit www.nextgen.com and www.qsii.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About Quality Systems Inc
Irvine, Calif.-based Quality Systems, Inc. and its NextGen Healthcare subsidiary develop and market computer-based practice management, electronic health records and revenue cycle management applications as well as connectivity products and services for medical and dental group practices and small hospitals. Visit www.qsii.com and www.nextgen.com for additional information.
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including but not limited to those statements made by Michael Lovett and/or William Kinsley related to developments and trends in the healthcare industry. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the Company’s expectations and projections. Factors that could cause the anticipated results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include the possibility that products will not achieve or sustain market acceptance; the impact of incentive payments under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on sales and the ability of the Company to meet continued certification requirements; the development by competitors of new or superior technologies; the timing, cost and success or failure of new product and service introductions, development and product upgrade releases; undetected errors or bugs in our software; changing economic, political or regulatory influences in the healthcare industry; availability of third-party products and components; competitive pressures including product offerings, pricing and promotional activities; the Company's ability or inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; possible regulation of the Company's software by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and general economic conditions. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in the Company’s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the discussion under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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