GREATER HOUSTON HEALTHCONNECT BECOMES HEALTHCONNECT TEXAS, MARKING A BOLD NEW ERA IN STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLITY AND INNOVATION

HOUSTON, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Houston Healthconnect, the state's largest health information exchange (HIE), proudly announces its transformation into Healthconnect Texas - a name that reflects its unparalleled statewide impact and unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence across the state. Serving over 23 million Texans, Healthconnect Texas is redefining how healthcare providers access and share critical health information, ensuring seamless, secure, and real-time digital health connectivity across the Lone Star State.

This is a bold step forward, advancing interoperability across our great state," said Junaid Husain, CEO of Healthconnect Texas. "While our name and logo is changing, our mission remains the same: Connecting our communities across the state to improve the health and wellness of all Texans."

Dr. Bobby Hillard, Chair of the Board of Directors added, "Healthconnect Texas is one of the largest and fastest-growing HIEs in the nation. This milestone reflects our expanding capabilities and future-forward vision of delivering high-quality, coordinated healthcare for all Texans."

Healthconnect Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has emerged as one of the nation's most effective health information exchanges. A uniquely Texas success story, the company is fully-sustainable, operating independently, and funded solely by its members—without reliance on philanthropy or major state and federal grants. By providing value-added services that deliver measurable impact, Healthconnect Texas has set a new standard for excellence in innovation and health data exchange.

About Healthconnect Texas
Healthconnect Texas is the largest health information exchange in Texas, providing digital health connectivity services for over 23 million Texans. Healthconnect's team of healthcare professionals, innovators, and technology experts are dedicated to revolutionizing digital healthcare for the community. Healthconnect ensures secure and real-time data sharing across hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers. This clinical integration enhances safety, improves quality, saves time, reduces costs, expands efficiencies, and improves overall patient and health outcomes. For more information, visit https://www.HealthconnectTX.org

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