– USA, GA – NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXGN), a leading provider of ambulatory-focused technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Geraldine McGinty to its Board of Directors effective August 11, 2021, and the nomination of Dr. Pamela Puryear for election to the Board at the 2021 AGM.
The company also announced that James Malone will retire from the Board upon the conclusion of his service as a director.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. McGinty and Dr. Puryear to the Board,” said Board Chair, Jeffrey Margolis. “Each brings a unique perspective of the healthcare industry and the challenges and opportunities for improving care delivery. I am confident their diverse insights and expertise will greatly benefit the work we are doing to transform ambulatory care with leading technology solutions that empower both providers and their patients.”
About Dr. Geraldine McGinty
A faculty member at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, Dr. McGinty serves several roles including Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology, as well as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Contracting Officer for the Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Organization, which includes more than 1,600 members. Her role as lead negotiator for managed care contracts at Weill Cornell Medicine incorporates both traditional fee-for-service agreements as well as value-based payment arrangements.
Her broad experience includes: serving as an advisor to the CPT Editorial Panel, the JCAHO, and the National Quality Forum, chair of the American College of Radiology’s Commission on Economics, and radiology member of the AMA’s Relative Value Update Committee. In May 2018 she was elected as the Chair of the ACR’s Board of Chancellors, the first woman to hold this office. She has also served as Managing Partner of a 70-physician multispecialty medical group on Long Island. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of IDA Ireland, the national foreign direct investment agency, and serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Agamon, a healthcare technology start-up.
Dr. McGinty said, “In my physician roles and as an advocate for patient-centered care, I have seen firsthand the influence technology and analytics can have in the ability to deliver quality healthcare, both effectively and cost-efficiently. I am delighted to join the Board and lend my experiences to help ensure NextGen Healthcare is optimizing its capabilities and its success in driving improved clinical and financial outcomes.”
About Dr. Pamela S. Puryear
Dr. Puryear has served as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance; SVP and CHRO at Zimmer Biomet; and Chief Talent Officer at both Pfizer and Hospira. In these global executive team roles, she has driven value creation through her expertise in human capital management, organizational transformation, innovation, and operational excellence. She began her career in financial services, before launching an independent Organization Development consulting practice working with clients in several industries including healthcare, consumer products, and insurance.
Dr. Puryear is an influential thought leader who has received numerous honors including the 2021 “Elite 100” from Diversity Woman Magazine, and recognition in 2017 as one of the Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America and one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Business from Black Enterprise Magazine, among others. She is a director for private and public companies Petplan and Rockley Photonics where she serves as the Chair of the Compensation Committee for both companies, and a former board member for several non-profit organizations. Dr. Puryear is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, and a member of the Executive Leadership Council.
Dr. Puryear said, “NextGen Healthcare has an impressive record of innovation and highly engaged employees. I look forward to lending my experience from premier pharmaceutical and MedTech companies to ensure continued focus on culture, leadership, and organizational effectiveness strategies, which are essential to sustained industry leadership.”
About NextGen Healthcare, Inc.
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. 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.
For more information: https://www.nextgen.com/
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