MEDHOST becomes Microsoft ISV partner

MEDHOST, a developer of emergency department information systems, is now a Microsoft managed independent software vendor (ISV) partner. 

Through the program, Microsoft and MEDHOST will collaborate on joint marketing initiatives and enterprise sales programs, according to the Addison, Texas-based MEDHOST.

MEDHOST currently serves more than 160 facilities, including the Baylor Healthcare System in Texas, Catholic Healthcare West in California, Catholic Health System in New York and Tenet Healthcare in Texas.

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