Houston Health Information Exchange goes live

Houston Health Information Exchange goes live

Greater Houston Healthconnect, or HEALTHCONNECT, announced Wednesday that Irving, Texas-based CHRISTUS Health and Houston-based Legacy Community Health Services are the first two providers to begin exchanging patient health histories, in the form of continuity of care documents and HL7 feeds, via the HIE.

They're the first of more than two dozen health organizations that plan to participate in the exchange – a network that's projected to include some 14,000 physicians, 130 hospitals, and will ultimately serve nearly 7 million people, officials say. Several major hospital systems and clinics will begin sharing similar information in the coming months.

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HCHA New Executive Director

Dear HCHA Members & Friends,

 Please join me in welcoming Ms. Lisa Mayes to the Harris County Healthcare Alliance as the new Executive Director.  Ms. Mayes will join the Alliance effective April 22, 2013.

 Lisa's professional background includes 25 years of experience and accomplishments in the communications, legislative, political, state government, not-for-profit health care arenas, with particular focus on elevating the prominence and effectiveness of governmental relations and lobbying efforts for clients.

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New Program Manager for CCFC

Dear HCHA Members & Friends,

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Anne Whitlock to the HC Healthcare Alliance as the new CCFC Program Manager.  Ms. Whitlock joined the Alliance in March, 2013.

 Anne's professional background includes fund development, grant writing, business development,  foundation grant officer and consulting for the Baker Institute.  She has served the community on a number of Boards including a current role on the Vecino BOD.

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