Ventra Health appoints David Sides as Chief Executive Officer and Board member. * 18 hrs ago PR Newswire DALLAS, May 15, 2026 Healthcare IT veteran joins Ventra to deepen client partnerships, accelerate its AI strategy and support Ventra's next chapter of growth. DALLAS, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Ventra Health ("Ventra" or "the Company"), a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians, today announced the appointment of David Sides as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11, 2026. Sides, an accomplished operator within the healthcare technology domain, brings more than three decades of experience leading and scaling premier healthcare IT companies. Sides has succeeded Steven Huddleston as part of a planned transition. Sides joins Ventra from NextGen Healthcare, where he served as President and CEO and continues to serve on the Board of Directors. Under his leadership, NextGen became one of the preeminent companies in ambulatory healthcare technology and completed a $1.8 billion transaction in partnership with investment firm, Thoma Bravo in 2023. He has been recognized as one of the top technology CEOs by The Healthcare Technology Report and is considered one of the leading voices of responsible AI implementation in healthcare. Earlier in his career, Sides served as Chief Operating Officer of Teladoc Health, where he led the company's worldwide commercial and operations teams during a period when revenues doubled. "I am excited to join Ventra and want to offer my thanks to the entire senior leadership team. Ventra is a trusted partner with long-standing relationships and deep revenue cycle management expertise. I'm excited to get out and meet our clients," Sides commented. "My priorities are straightforward: continue to deliver for our existing clients, accelerate our AI strategy to drive better outcomes at greater scale, and continue to invest in the people who have made Ventra strong. This is a business with great momentum, and my job is to build on it." Under Sides' leadership, Ventra will continue to execute against its strategic priorities already underway via deepening partnerships with its physician clients, scaling the AI and Automation capabilities across its revenue cycle platform, and accelerating growth in both existing and adjacent segments. Ventra's leadership team and operating model will remain in place, with Sides focusing on extending the Company's growth trajectory. About Ventra Health Ventra is a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians practicing anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, pathology, and radiology. Focused on Revenue Cycle Management, Ventra partners with private practices, hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent and data-driven solutions that solve the most complex revenue and reimbursement issues, enabling clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to their patients and communities. Follow Ventra on LinkedIn. Media Contact Jenifer Bush Senior Vice President, Marketing Ventra Health [email protected] SOURCE Ventra Health

NextGen Healthcare receives Bronze Stevie(R) Award for "AI-Driven Success in Action" in 2026 American Business Awards(R). Leading Healthtech Company Recognized for "Redesigning Workflows from the Ground Up" NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, has received a Bronze Stevie(R) Award for "AI-Driven Success in Action" in the 2026 American Business Awards(R), the premier U.S. business awards program. "We are committed to helping our clients cut through hype and harness AI to achieve measurable, sustainable results," said Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor, president and chief executive officer, NextGen Healthcare. Share Nominated for the category of "AI in Healthcare Achievement," NextGen Healthcare was recognized by the judging panel for "showing real improvements in provider productivity, patient access, and operational efficiency" and "redesigning workflows from the ground up rather than just layering AI on top of existing systems, which shows genuine architectural thinking rather than just bolting on a trendy feature." Ambulatory healthcare practices leveraging NextGen Healthcare's AI solutions report the following results: * 57% reduction in after-hours documentation * 5-10 more patients seen per day * Patients seen 21 days sooner * 97% reduction in no-show volume "We are committed to helping our clients cut through hype and harness AI to achieve measurable, sustainable results," said Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor, president and chief executive officer, NextGen Healthcare. "Our teams are focused on embedding intelligent orchestration across workflows to fundamentally reimagine the practice, provider and patient experience." Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning "crowned," the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, June 9. More than 3,700 nominations from individuals and organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. "Organizations across the United States continue to set a high standard for innovation and performance," said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. "The breadth and quality of nominations submitted to The 2026 American Business Awards reflect a dynamic and competitive business environment, where organizations are finding new ways to drive growth, deliver value, and make an impact. We congratulate all of this year's Stevie Award winners and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments at our June 9 awards ceremony in New York." Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2026 Stevie winners are available at aba.stevieawards.com. Learn more about how NextGen Healthcare is leading the way in AI-driven healthtech at nextgen.com. About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards(R), The International Business Awards(R), the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes, as well as the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding workplace performance worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com. About NextGen Healthcare, Inc. NextGen Healthcare is the technology partner for diverse ambulatory practices with evolving business needs. Business Wire, Inc. combine performance at scale with the operational flexibility practices need to adapt, grow and thrive. Its intelligent, integrated solutions help practices navigate complexity with confidence - improving operations, driving sustainable financial progress, and supporting clinicians, staff and patients across the care continuum. With NextGen, practices are prepared for whatever comes next. Learn more at nextgen.com, and follow Business Wire, Inc. on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

NACHC and NextGen Healthcare join forces to support leaders driving digital innovation at Community Health Centers. Apr 28, 2026. Strategic Partnership Includes New CIO Leadership Exchange to Develop Dynamic Healthcare IT Leaders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Las Vegas - April 28, 2026 - National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, announced a strategic partnership to expand efforts to support community health centers (CHCs) in advancing digital innovation and operational success at CHCs nationwide. This strategic partnership includes the creation of a first-of-its-kind NACHC Leadership Exchange for Chief Information Officers (CIOs), IT directors, and other health care administrators who oversee IT strategy and decision-making at CHCs. CHCs comprise the largest primary care network in the United States, serving 52 million people, or 1 in 7 Americans, with a workforce of 326,000. This collaboration reflects NACHC and NextGen Healthcare's shared commitment to developing healthcare IT leaders who can successfully navigate emerging challenges and position CHCs for long-term success. "Community Health Centers are the most innovative part of our health system and, with the rapid innovations in technology and AI, we need to build and support CIOs and digital health leaders on the frontlines of primary care," said Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, president and CEO, NACHC. "This partnership represents the kind of leadership development our CHCs need right now to assure CHCs are both high-trust and high-tech for the communities we serve." "This special partnership brings together two organizations deeply committed to helping community health centers thrive," said Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor, president and chief executive officer, NextGen Healthcare. "Together, we are focused on advancing technology capabilities at CHCs nationwide to deliver better care quality and outcomes while also developing IT leaders equipped to harness the tremendous pace and scale of healthcare IT innovation." The CIO Leadership Exchange will equip CHC IT leaders to harness data, AI, and other digital tools, and ensure technology truly serves patients, providers, and communities. "Community health centers are proven leaders in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care," said Luis Padilla, MD, Chief Health Officer, NACHC. "As care delivery becomes more data-driven and technology-enabled, these new CIO training offerings will help leaders build on that success to leverage digital tools to strengthen care coordination and enhance the whole-person care that health centers are known for providing." "Community health centers consistently outperform other ambulatory providers on measures such as screening for obesity, tobacco use, and depression - critical first steps in delivering whole-person care," said Robert Murry, PhD, MD, chief medical officer, NextGen Healthcare. "What's even more compelling is that FQHCs and CHCs leveraging technology from NextGen Healthcare are raising the bar even higher. HRSA UDS data indicates that NextGen Healthcare client organizations are outperforming their peers and setting new standards for quality and preventative care. Our expanded partnership with NACHC is the next evolution of our commitment to helping community health centers thrive." "Technology leadership is paramount for the future strategic success of FQHCs and CHCs. With this new CIO leadership program delivered by NACHC and supported by NextGen Healthcare, we plan to train the next generation of leaders on what makes a successful IT leader," said Isaiah Nathaniel, CPHIMS, senior vice president and chief information officer of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc., in Philadelphia, and a faculty advisor for the NACHC Leadership Exchange for CIOs. "Not just as a purchaser of solutions, but as a leader who is able to position their health center on the cutting edge of technology for future success." Applications for the NACHC Leadership Exchange for CIOs will open later this year, and all CHC technology leaders are encouraged to apply. The course will feature subject matter experts and innovators from across the health care ecosystem, and its curriculum will cover real-world issues such as: * AI and machine learning * Cybersecurity and risk management * Interoperability (fast health care interoperability resources) * Strategic executive influence * Population health and value-based care enablement * Infrastructure, cloud, and virtualization * Communication and interpersonal effectiveness * Governance and board-level engagement * IT Financial Management About NACHC NACHC's mission is to champion Community Health Centers delivering affordable, effective, comprehensive primary care that is community-driven and improves health for all. For more information, visit www.nachc.org. About NextGen Healthcare NextGen Healthcare is the technology partner for diverse ambulatory practices with evolving business needs. We combine performance at scale with the operational flexibility practices need to adapt, grow and thrive. Our intelligent, integrated solutions help practices navigate complexity with confidence - improving operations, driving sustainable financial progress, and supporting clinicians, staff and patients across the care continuum. With NextGen, practices are prepared for whatever comes next. Learn more at nextgen.com, and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.