HonorHealth, which serves more than 5 million people across the Valley, has signed an agreement to acquire Evernorth Care Group locations in the Phoenix-metro area, officials announced Tuesday.

Evernorth operates clinics throughout the Valley, providing primary care services to nearly 80,000 patients, a release stated.

"Evernorth Care Group has a 50-year history as a trusted leader in integrated care, delivering high-quality and affordable care to generations of families in the Phoenix area," HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte said in the release.

"This acquisition enhances the services we offer and expands Valley residents' access to care."

Evernorth Care Group locations will become part of the Scottsdale-based HonorHealth system upon close of the transaction, which is expected to occur in

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