Pulse Systems Appoints Charles Walls as President and CEO

Pulse Systems, Inc., an industry-leading provider of Electronic Health Record (EHR), Practice Management, e-prescribing, Billing and Collections, and Revenue Cycle Management solutions, announced today that Charles “Chris” Walls has been appointed President and CEO, effective August 8, 2016. A veteran healthcare executive, Mr. Walls is joining Pulse with 30 years of Healthcare IT experience.

With a strong background in delivering healthcare solutions, Mr. Walls has a proven track record of developing critical account relationships and providing world class solutions. His career focus has been driving revenue growth and efficiencies that increase margins, while motivating teams to maintain customer loyalty.

“I am honored to join Pulse at this exciting time. It is a privilege to be part of an organization that values its customers above all else and consistently delivers the highest quality solutions,” said Mr. Walls. “I look forward to getting to know our customers and learning how we can continuously improve to serve their practices better.”

Mr. Walls recently served as Vice President of Strategic Accounts and Business Development for Anthelio Healthcare Solutions, where he was responsible for developing critical account relationships. He served for 11 years at Anthelio Health (formerly PNHS) as the leader in delivering technical and business solutions to major healthcare providers across the country.

“We are delighted to welcome Chris as the new President and CEO of Pulse,” said Stefan Janssens, President of Cegedim Healthcare Software division. “Chris is a seasoned senior manager who brings a wealth of experience in providing services and support to healthcare providers and institutions. He is customer driven, and has a long track record of growing people and building successful teams.”

About Pulse Systems, Inc.:			Pulse provides certified, integrated, electronic health care management systems to thousands of providers across more than 40 specialties nationwide. Pulse's award-winning, interoperable technology platform includes easy-to-use, cost-efficient EHR, Practice Management, e-prescribing, Billing and Collections, and Revenue Cycle Management solutions. Pulse is committed to helping our physician partners gain greater workflow efficiencies, reduce costs and achieve Meaningful Use incentives – all supported by our best-in-class client support, training and implementation services.
			Pulse is part of the Cegedim Healthcare Software division, owned and operated by Cegedim, a global health care technology company. To learn more or to request a demonstration of Pulse's solutions, please visit us at http://www.pulseinc.com or call 1.800.444.0882.
About Cegedim:			Founded in 1969, Cegedim is an innovative technology and services company in the field of digital data flow management for health care ecosystems and B2B and a business software publisher for health care and insurance professionals. Cegedim employs almost 3,500 people in 11 countries and generated revenue of €494 million in 2014. Cegedim SA is listed in Paris (EURONEXT:CGM).
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Contacts:			Chelsea StinnettPulse Systems, Inc.Senior Marketing AnalystTel. 800.444.0882, ext. 1520	Aude BalleydierCegedimMedia RelationsTel. [phone]