Vangent Builds Health Information Systems for IHS

Vangent Inc. will help the Indian Health Service deploy an information technology health information exchange and other services under a $3.3 million contract.

The IHS, an agency of the Health and Human Services Department, provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 1.9 million Native Americans and Alaskan Natives who belong to more than 500 federally recognized tribes in 35 states.