Medical Center of Central Georgia officials say more than 20 hospitals and 1,500 physicians are gearing up to create a health care alliance.

Spokeswoman Megan Allen says health care providers will announce the launch of a health care initiative Tuesday morning at the Ritz Carlton on Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro.

Allen says the initiative will be focused on patient access, quality and safety.

Officials plan to discuss details of the initiative during a 9 a.m. press conference and are also hosting an Internet simulcast.

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