Valant, a leading EHR for behavioral healthcare practices, today announced the appointment of Rick Katz as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Katz will oversee Valant’s financial operations and will lead key corporate initiatives including M&A and other investment opportunities.
With more than 25 years of finance and corporate development experience, Katz brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight that will be invaluable as Valant continues its growth trajectory. Before joining Valant, Katz served as CFO at Opensignal, guiding the company through multiple growth phases.
“Rick’s extensive experience and collaborative approach make him a perfect fit for our team,” said Ram Krishnan, CEO of Valant. “His leadership will be crucial in our mission to provide innovative solutions for behavioral healthcare practices by aligning financial strategies with our broader corporate objectives. We are confident that Rick’s expertise will strengthen our financial strategies and reinforce our dedication to innovation and excellence.”
With a demonstrated track record of leading and executing successful acquisitions and divestitures, Katz excels at providing insightful analysis and recommendations that drive revenue and profit growth. His diverse experience spans treasury, accounting operations, international operations, and business and financial analysis in the telecom and technology sectors, working with companies from seed-stage startups to publicly traded Fortune 500 firms.
“I look forward to joining Valant, where I can contribute to the company’s vision and collaborate with such a talented and dedicated team. Together, I believe we can leverage our collective strengths to drive significant success and innovation within the company,” said Katz.
Katz holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics from Tufts University and a Master of Science in Physical Chemistry from SUNY Stony Brook.
To learn more, visit valant.io.
About Valant
Valant is a cloud-based integrated EHR software suite that supports the administrative operations of behavioral healthcare practitioners, agencies, and clinicians. The software offers features including individual and group appointment scheduling, treatment planning, medication management, patient engagement, billing, and reporting. Valant collects and organizes data from patients and providers, documents them using guided protocols, and stores them securely. Actionable insights and reports are also generated based on the data collected. Valant is built for large outpatient practices and solo providers including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and counselors.
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