February 22, 2010 – Simplex Healthcare has named seasoned information technology executive Richard G. Fuqua as the company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). A former executive at AIM Healthcare Services, Fuqua will assume the position at Simplex on March 1, 2010.
 As CIO, Fuqua will be responsible for providing vision and leadership for Simplex’s information technology (IT) initiatives. Specifically, he will work to define and implement Simplex’s IT strategy and manage the achievement of overall performance objectives.
“We are thrilled that Rick Fuqua will be joining Simplex Healthcare as we continue to grow and diversify our business,” said Doug Hudson, Chief Executive Officer of Simplex. “Rick brings more than 28 years of experience to Simplex and is a clear leader in the management and information technology fields. With his wide range of knowledge, he will surely provide exceptional direction and insight to ensure that we are continually meeting the needs of our customers moving forward.”
Simplex Healthcare, located in Franklin, TN, was established in September 2007 to provide assistance to patients with diabetes through home delivery of medical supplies. The company has experience rapid growth, helping more than 230,000 patients receive the necessarily supplies to manage their disease.
Prior to joining Simplex, Fuqua served as the Executive Vice-President and CIO of AIM Healthcare Services, a leading provider of healthcare cost management and data mining services in Franklin, TN. Through his leadership role at AIM, he managed several divisions, including Network Infrastructure, Data Transformation and Technology Engineering Units.
Before joining AIM, Fuqua served as Vice-President and CIO for Permanent General Assurance Company in Nashville. He managed Network Administration, Telecommunications and Application Development, among other divisions, at this industry leading high risk specialty insurance underwriter company.
In addition, Fuqua has served as Executive Vice-President and CIO for Investment Scorecard as well as Senior Vice-President and CIO for the Investment Services Division of First American National Bank in Nashville.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to join such a progressive and forward-looking organization as Simplex,” said Fuqua. “As Simplex continues to grow, so will the responsibilities of its IT department. I look forward to working alongside the rest of the management team to ensure that Simplex’s associates and customers benefit from the best and most seamless IT services available.”
Fuqua received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Middle Tennessee State University. Prior to his time at MTSU, he attended the United States Naval Academy. Fuqua was also a Certified Internal Auditor.
For more information on Simplex Healthcare, please visit www.simplexhealthcare.com.
About Simplex Healthcare
Simplex Healthcare is based in Franklin, Tennessee and provides home delivery of medical supplies to help patients with diabetes. Simplex secured $50 million in venture capital from New Enterprise Associates and acquired Diabetes Care Club in September 2007. Prior to the acquisition, DCC employed 35 associates and had a patient base of 20,000 patients with diabetes.
Diabetes Care Club (DCC), a Simplex brand, has grown to become the third largest mail order supplier of diabetic testing supplies for seniors. The company’s growth has been rapid, as it now employs more than 300 associates and serves more than 230,000 patients. Additionally, DCC has expanded its line of products that address the complications of diabetes.
The diabetes epidemic in the United States has continued to accelerate with over 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed annually and by 2050, an estimated 48 million Americans will have type 2 diabetes.
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