Manifest MedEx and Orange County Partners in Health Announce Strategic Partnership

The two health data networks will collaborate to improve patient care and data exchange in Orange County.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:55pm

A ghostly, translucent X-ray photograph revealing a complex network of medical devices and data cables, conceptually representing the interconnected nature of healthcare data exchange.The strategic partnership between Manifest MedEx and OCPH aims to enhance the flow of critical health data, improving patient care and clinical decision-making across Orange County.Orange Today

Manifest MedEx, California's largest nonprofit health data network, and Orange County Partners in Health (OCPH), a regional health information exchange, have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance patient care and data exchange in Orange County. The collaboration will leverage the strengths of both organizations to improve the flow of critical health information and support better clinical decision-making.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to break down data silos and facilitate seamless information sharing between healthcare providers in Orange County. By integrating the capabilities of Manifest MedEx and OCPH, patients can expect more coordinated and informed care, as their medical data will be more readily available to the clinicians who need it.

The details

Under the agreement, Manifest MedEx and OCPH will work together to onboard new healthcare organizations to their respective data exchange networks, ensuring a more comprehensive view of patient health records. The organizations will also collaborate on data governance, security, and privacy protocols to ensure the highest standards of data management.

  • The partnership was announced on April 7, 2026.

The players

Manifest MedEx

California's largest nonprofit health data network and Data Exchange Framework (DxF) Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO).

Orange County Partners in Health (OCPH)

A regional health information exchange serving healthcare providers in Orange County, California.

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What they’re saying

“This partnership will enable us to better serve the healthcare community in Orange County by providing a more comprehensive view of patient data and supporting improved clinical decision-making.”

— Claudia Williams, CEO of Manifest MedEx

“We're excited to work with Manifest MedEx to enhance data exchange and drive better health outcomes for the patients and providers in our region.”

— Dr. Michael Ruiz, Executive Director of OCPH

What’s next

The partnership will focus on onboarding new healthcare organizations to the Manifest MedEx and OCPH data exchange networks, with the goal of improving data sharing and coordination of care across Orange County.

The takeaway

This strategic partnership between Manifest MedEx and OCPH represents a significant step forward in breaking down data silos and fostering more integrated, patient-centric healthcare in Orange County.