Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: Harris Health System
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Termination
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris Health System
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of a mutual termination agreement with the Harris County Hospital District dba Harris Health System for EpicCare electronic medical record (EMR) access and related support services.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 29, 2022, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) and Harris Health System (HHS) entered into an interlocal agreement (ILA) in the amount of $819,170 for EpicCare access and related support services. Upon approval at Commissioners Court today on May 14, 2026, both parties will enter a new ILA which offers new functionality by incorporating new modules to support clinical health, dental health, and social support services case management within a single, integrated system.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this mutual termination agreement will allow seamless transition from the previous ILA to the new one without any overlap between the two agreements.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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