Baylor Scott & White Health, a not-for-profit health system, has announced a collaboration with privately held urgent care provider NextCare Urgent Care to deliver improved patient care options in Texas, US.

Under the partnership, both entities will co-own all NextCare sites in Texas.

They will offerpatients increased access to suitable care settings backed by Baylor Scott & White’s healthcare capabilities.

This will enable customers of both organisations access improved care at their convenience.

In total, 41 urgent care sites across Texas have become part of the Baylor Scott & White network through the alliance.

NextCare’s sites in different places, including Houston, San Antonio, and Abilene, will also allow Baylor Scott & White to expand into new markets.

In addition, both organisations will work together in the next few months to explore new opportunities in branding, digital integration, and other improvements to serve their customers in a better way.

Baylor Scott & White Health CEO Pete McCanna said: “We are dedicated to providing customers with as much choice as possible when seeking care.

“Through this venture, the NextCare sites across the state will be integrated into our ecosystem of offerings, which already includes 24/7 virtual care available to all Texans via MyBSWHealth.com.”

In May this year, WTAW reported that Baylor Scott & White Health started construction on a new medical office building at its College Station hospital site in Dallas, Texas.

The 100,000ft² facility is expected to be opened by 2025.