Sussex-based QuadMed announced the appointment of veteran health care executive Sue Buettner as president, succeeding Tim Dickman, who is leaving the company.
Buettner brings more than 20 years of health care industry experience to her new QuadMed leadership role. Most recently, she was a senior vice president of Aurora Health Care, Wisconsin’s largest health care system. Simultaneously, Buettner also served as president of Aurora Health Ventures, the for-profit division that manages Aurora’s retail clinics, pharmacies, vision centers, mobile diagnostics and imaging services, and temporary staffing services.
“I am pleased that Sue will be joining QuadMed to continue building on its remarkable trajectory of growth and success in the marketplace,” said Joel Quadracci, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Quad/Graphics Inc., QuadMed’s parent company. “Sue is a proven, capable leader who shares our commitment to redefining healthcare during this transformational time in the healthcare industry. She understands and supports the value of our model, which is focused on improving the quality of patient care and outcomes while reducing overall costs. As Sue steps in as QuadMed’s president, I want to thank Tim Dickman for all he has done to grow QuadMed on a national scale, now with nearly 100 onsite, near site and shared clinic locations in multiple states.”
Buettner said, “I am excited to be part of QuadMed’s very bright future. QuadMed has a well-earned reputation for innovation with a solid track record of success in providing employer-sponsored healthcare solutions for employers of all sizes. I expect continued strong interest in QuadMed’s solutions, especially in light of rising healthcare costs and the challenges related to implementing healthcare reform legislation.”
Dickman said, “I am proud of what the QuadMed team has accomplished over the years I have been with the company. We have a solid management team in place that is dedicated to advancing our model of health care. Sue Buettner brings a wealth of talent and experience to the team, and I know she will do well leading QuadMed into the future.”
