Leigh Sterling has joined QS Systems as chief executive officer.

The operation — a partnership between Quality Health Network in Grand Junction and  Stella Technology based in San Jose, Calif. — provides technology and services for community resource networks.

“I’m excited to lead QS Systems through its next chapter of growth,” Sterling said. “The team’s expertise on community-based care combined with a cross-sector solution that is uniquely differentiated from other platforms in the market convinced me to join QS Systems as health systems, payers, accountable care organizations and (health information exchanges) are increasingly addressing the growing whole-person care movement.”

Sterling brings more than three decades of experience to her latest position, including her work as CEO of the East Tennessee Health Information Network.

Dick Thompson, CEO of the Quality Health Network and co-founder of QS Systems, welcomed Sterling. “Leigh brings national leadership and on-the-ground expertise to solve the complex challenge of achieving whole-person care for a community.”

Quality Health Network helps participants exchange patient records to coordinate and improve health care. The organization also launched a community resource network to address other issues affecting the well-being of people. The network offers a snapshot of an individual, including family and housing situations, as well as information about available resources that can meet needs and the appropriate agencies and organizations that can provide assistance. 

For more information about QS Systems, visit the website at https://qssystems.health.