IRVINE, Calif. ---- Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSII), announced today that Chief Financial Officer Paul A. Holt was named best finance executive in TechAmerica’s 19th Annual Orange County High-Tech Innovation Awards.

The TechAmerica Orange County High-Tech Innovation awards recognize excellence and achievement across the region’s technology industry, and honors local companies, individuals and products that drive innovation in Orange County.

Holt was acknowledged for his role in the decade-long growth and expansion of Quality Systems, which provides software solutions for physicians, dentists and small hospitals, as well as his oversight of the nearly 10 acquisitions the Company completed during the past four years.

“I am truly honored to be recognized by TechAmerica, whose mission is to advocate for and embrace technology. Quality Systems has been an important part of the local tech landscape here in Orange County since our founding nearly 40 years ago. Looking ahead, we look forward to continuing to play a key role in helping shape the changing face of technology and improving healthcare for years to come,” said Holt.

Steven T. Plochocki, president and chief executive officer, added: “Paul has been instrumental in the growth of Quality Systems and has aided in keeping the Company on solid financial ground over the past several years. He has also led the expansion of the finance and accounting functions within our organization to support our rapid growth. We appreciate the TechAmerica judges recognizing the significance of Paul’s efforts and QSI’s role within the technology sector in Orange County. All of us at Quality Systems are proud of Paul’s achievements and recognition.”

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 1,000 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).

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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