ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXGN), a leading provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions, today announced the retirement of its chief medical officer, Betty Rabinowitz, MD, FACP, effective December 31, 2021. Dr. Rabinowitz joined the company in 2017, following her role as one of the founders and former CEO of EagleDream Health, the cloud-based analytics and population management solution acquired by NextGen Healthcare. “Dr. Betty” as she is known in the industry, was appointed to the newly created chief medical officer role in 2018. Her lengthy healthcare career spans over 40 years and includes extensive clinical and academic experience.
The company also announced that, following an external and internal search, its chief medical Informatics officer (CMIO), Robert (Bob) Murry, Ph.D., M.D., FAAFP, has been promoted to chief medical officer. Dr. Murry has been with NextGen Healthcare since 2012 and has guided the company’s strategy and vision for select products and services. Under his leadership, the company’s NextGen® Enterprise solution has risen to become the top-rated ‘Best in KLAS’ ambulatory electronic health record system (11-75 physicians) in 2021. Previously, Dr. Murry served as Medical Director for Ambulatory Informatics and CMIO for Hunterdon Medical Center while practicing family medicine at Delaware Valley Health Center.
“On behalf of the entire NextGen Healthcare team, I would like to thank Dr. Betty for her invaluable contributions to our company and the healthcare industry throughout her career, particularly as a pioneer of population health solutions for ambulatory providers,” said David Sides, president and chief executive officer for NextGen Healthcare. ”She has played a pivotal role in NextGen Healthcare’s growth. We are grateful for her friendship, vision and commitment to better healthcare for all. We wish her the very best in retirement.”
Sides continued, “I would also like to congratulate Dr. Bob on his promotion to chief medical officer – a role which he is extremely well suited for given his wealth of clinical experience, technical knowledge and long-term, trusted relationship with our clients. I am confident he will flourish as CMO and he will build on the outstanding foundation established by Dr. Betty.”
About NextGen Healthcare, Inc.
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXGN) is a leading provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions. We are empowering the transformation of ambulatory care—partnering with medical, behavioral and dental providers in their journey to value-based care to make healthcare better for everyone. We go beyond EHR and PM. Our integrated solutions help increase clinical productivity, enrich the patient experience, and ensure healthy financial outcomes. We believe in better. Learn more at nextgen.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
