What this is
County health services ended its electronic medical records sharing agreement with Harris Health System, potentially affecting patient care coordination.
Type: Contract - TerminationFile: 26-3271 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-07 Passed: 2026-05-14
Mary.Cesar@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Status: Contract ended by mutual agreement
- Affected systems: County health clinics and Harris Health hospitals
- Impact: Separate medical record systems going forward
- Decision maker: Harris County Commissioners Court
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
If you get care from both county health clinics and Harris Health hospitals, your doctors may not easily share your medical records anymore. This could affect how well your care teams work together and you might need to repeat your medical history.
If this passes
County health services and Harris Health will keep separate medical record systems. Patients may need to share medical history with each provider separately.
If this does not pass
This decision has already been made - the contract has ended.
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