IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) announced today that its chairman of the board and founder, Sheldon Razin, was named the winner in the software category of TechAmerica’s 52nd annual Innovator Awards, which honors eight innovators representing different industry segments for their contributions to the technology industry.
“We received lots of nominations for these prestigious awards, and we congratulate Shelly for his winning achievement,” said TechAmerica president and CEO Phil Bond. “TechAmerica is excited to highlight Shelly as he continues to influence technology development throughout the rest of the world.”
“It is a privilege to be recognized by TechAmerica for the vision we first had back in 1976 to automate dental practices, which eventually led to the development of our robust electronic health records solutions. Today, Quality Systems holds a leadership position in the healthcare information technology sector. It is hard to believe that more than 35 years ago, we identified the need for automating the healthcare platform. Now, with the introduction of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), the U.S. Government also realizes the importance. Quality Systems is at the forefront of meeting the electronic healthcare needs for physicians, dentists and small hospital systems,” Razin said.
Steven T. Plochocki, Quality Systems’ chief executive officer, added: “The entire Quality Systems team extends sincerest congratulations to Shelly on this significant acknowledgement. Three decades ago, Shelly recognized the importance of automated health records and since that time, this market segment has evolved considerably. We appreciate Shelly’s ongoing leadership and continued dedication to the company and industry and are proud of his contributions and accomplishments.”
Razin received his award at TechAmerica’s David Packard Medal of Achievement and Innovator Awards 52nd Annual Dinner held on Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto, Calif., during which time the winners were announced. Since 1959, the event has featured TechAmerica’s highest award, the David Packard Medal of Achievement, to honor significant lifetime contributors and pioneers of the high-tech industry. Innovator Awards are also bestowed upon eight innovators representing different industry segments. The Innovator Awards are for the person rather than the innovation or the company. The TechAmerica Commercial Policy Board voted on the nominations to select one winner in each of the following categories: Clean Tech/Green Tech/Smart Grid; Cloud Computing; Cyber Security; Internet; Medical Devices; and Software.
For more information, please visit http://www.techamerica.org/innovatorawards.
About TechAmerica
TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry – the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,200 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry’s largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members’ top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is also the technology industry's only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing).It was formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA). Learn more about TechAmerica at www.techamerica.org.
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.
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Quality Systems, Inc.
Susan J. Lewis, 303-804-0494
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