David Klements

President & Chief Executive Officer

Qualifacts Systems, Inc.

Nashville, TN, USA

Biography

David Klements is President & CEO of Qualifacts Systems Inc., the foremost provider of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Qualifacts' CareLogic enterprise electronic health record system streamlines scheduling, documentation, billing and reporting processes for behavioral health and human services organizations across the US.

With his entrepreneurial vision and strong leadership, David successfully led Qualifacts’ restructuring and turnaround, transforming the firm’s identity as a professional services business into a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider. During his tenure as CEO, the company has been through two private equity recapitalizations, most recently by Warburg Pincus, which sees significant growth potential for Qualifacts through strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities.

David has also spearheaded many partnerships while at the helm of Qualifacts, notably the partnership with Open Minds that created the Value Based Care for Behavioral Health online community. This innovative platform is the leading online resource on value-based reimbursement, developed for executives of mental health, human service and substance use organizations serving consumers with complex needs.

For his work, David has been honored as a NEXT Entrepreneur of the Year (2011) and Qualifacts earned the title of Company of the Year (2011) at the Greater Nashville Technology Council Awards. He currently serves on the Board of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and has been a supporter of many Nashville organizations, including serving as past Board Chair for the Nashville Technology Council.

David earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and has also done postgraduate work at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and University of Madrid.

David Klements’ Newsfeed

PR Newswire

Warburg Pincus and Martis Capital Announce the Merger of Qualifacts and Credible Behavioral Health

"Qualifacts and Credible are highly regarded in the behavioral health software industry. This transformational merger will deliver more value to the behavioral health customers we serve while creating outstanding opportunities for our employees...I look forward to leveraging best practices as we continue to grow as one firm," said David Klements, CEO of Qualifacts.

PR Newswire

National Council for Behavioral Health & Qualifacts Release Study Findings on ...

...Behavioral Health Providers' Shift to Virtual Care. "The full short- and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet known," added David Klements, Qualifacts' President and CEO. "But these insights and data-driven priorities allow Qualifacts and the National Council to respond quickly on everything from adaptable, flexible technology solutions to promoting legislative changes to make sure that virtual care remains an effective and important part of their overall services portfolio."

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David Klements’ Background

Qualifacts Systems, Inc.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2006 - Present

Nashville, TN, USA

Qualifacts is the largest SaaS vendor of integrated practice management and electronic record solutions for behavioral health and human service providers.

Sungard Availability Services

Vice President

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

Wayne, PA, USA

Sungard AS is a leader in delivering recoverable IT infrastructures. Its focus is to help companies face and overcome unexpected disruptions to their business and IT operations.

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Current Board Positions

Nashville Entrepreneur Center

Board of Directors

Nashville, TN, USA

Founded in 2007, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center focuses on raising the quality of resources available to Nashville’s entrepreneurial and small business communities.

Previous Board Positions

The Greater Nashville Technology Council

Chairman

Nashville, TN, USA

The Greater Nashville Technology Council is the leading advocate for Middle Tennessee’s $7.5 billion information technology ecosystem and the technology professionals who design and manage that technological infrastructure.

Medalogix

Advisory Board

Nashville, TN, USA

Medalogix is a data science company focused solely on the home health market. Through an in-depth educational approach and clinical insights, it helps customers improve patient care, reduce costs, and achieve excellence in home health.

Philanthropy

Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee

Supporter

Nashville, TN, USA

Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee builds programs that foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills to help students dream big and reach their potential.

OZ Arts Nashville

Supporter

Nashville, TN, USA

OZ Arts is Nashville's Non-Profit Contemporary Arts Center. It supports innovative performing and visual art works by leading artists whose contribution influences the advancement of their field.

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Publications

Social Distancing Drives Greater Need for Virtual Behavioral Health-Care Support

Writer

Jul 2020

In this article for the Milken Institute, David Klements, President & CEO of Qualifacts Systems, outlines the changes that the Covid pandemic has brought to the behavioral health and human services community. Most significantly is the need for telehealth and virtual health services, an area in which Qualifacts is providing support, notably in infrastructure and in enhancing existing platforms.

Nashville Medical News: Business Insights

Author

May 2020

Nashville, TN, USA

In this article, David Klements discusses how Qualifacts was able to quickly help its customers meet the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, notably the urgent need to switch care to a virtual setting. Qualifacts was able to reach out to customers through its CareLogic Community, as well as help customers navigate new regulatory changes and funding opportunities.

Awards & Endorsements

The Greater Nashville Technology Council

Company of the Year

2011

Nashville, TN, USA

The Greater Nashville Technology Council awards event is dedicated to connecting, uniting, developing, and promoting Middle Tennessee’s rich community of developers and technology entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and institutions with awards in 14 categories.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center NEXT Awards

Entrepreneur of the Year

2011

Nashville, TN, USA

The NEXT Awards are presented by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Entrepreneur Center, honoring both companies and individuals who best exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit.

Speaking Engagements

The 2020 Open Minds Executive Leadership Retreat

Speaker

Oct 2020

On October 29th, David Klements, CEO of Qualifacts, will join Monica E. Oss for a discussion titled 'Leading Through Change' at the virtual 2020 Open Minds Executive Leadership Retreat.

2020 OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute

Session Speaker

Aug 2020

David Klements, CEO of Qualifacts, joined CEO of Open Minds, Monica E. Oss, to discuss the “new normal” and big issues that provider organization executives are focusing on and how ti affects the future of telehealth.

David Klements’ Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor of Arts

1991 - 1995

University of Madrid

Postgraduate Studies

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