Covenant Health and University Medical Center Health System, both in Lubbock, Texas, have founded a new health information exchange, according to a KFYO report.
Other providers in the area will eventually participate in the exchange, named Llano Estacado Access Partners, according to the report.
"This safe and secure exchange will help physicians deliver higher quality and more efficient care to their patients while maintaining privacy and confidentiality," said Bill Eubanks, UMC CIO and senior vice president, in the report.
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