Kansas' Via Christi Health, Wesley Medical Center Join Regional Health Information Exchange

Via Christi Health and Wesley Medical Center, both in Wichita, Kan., have signed business association agreements with the Wichita Health Information Exchange, according to a Wichita Eagle report.

Under the agreement, which delineates privacy and security standards and technology requirements, Via Christi and Wesley will participate in the regional HIE that aims to increase efficiency, lower costs and improve patient outcomes. The WHIE plans to begin testing after several physician practices finalize business agreements and expects to go live next year.

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