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Netsmart Accelerates AI Innovations with AWS and Expands Partnership to Optimize Outcomes for Community-Based Providers

October 24, 2023

Netsmart and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announce the development of the AI Data Lab, a groundbreaking initiative integrating AWS technology within the CareFabric platform to enhance AI capabilities in community-based care through predictive analytics, natural language processing and generative AI, with early implementations such as an AI-enabled digital assistant and predictive modeling for proactive healthcare interventions, transforming care coordination and outcomes.

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Netsmart and McBee Showcase Cutting-Edge Technology and Industry Leadership at NAHC Annual 2023

October 13, 2023

Netsmart and McBee will showcase advanced solutions and services of the CareFabric platform and present in six education sessions at the NAHC Annual Conference, Oct. 15-17, Washington D.C.


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OPEN MINDS & Netsmart Announce Next Evolution Of Partnership

October 08, 2023

(OPEN MINDS)

OPEN MINDS and Netsmart announced their continued collaboration for 2023-2024. The enhanced collaboration aims to improve whole-person care delivery, streamline clinical and administrative operations, and ensure long-term organizational sustainability in the behavioral health industry.

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Netsmart Advances Substance Use Disorder Solution Offerings Through Acquisition of Netalytics

October 05, 2023

Netsmart has acquired Netalytics, a South Carolina-based company specializing in addiction treatment software for SUD providers focused on opioid addiction treatment.

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Acquisition will help OP company target burgeoning health care need: opioid addiction

October 05, 2023

(Kansas City Business Journal)

The acquisition, driven by the growing need for comprehensive addiction and mental health services amid the opioid crisis, allows Netsmart to expand its offerings and expertise in the behavioral health treatment sector, benefiting from Netalytics' industry-leading solutions and client support while fostering technological advancements and interoperability.

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Fraser Selects Netsmart to Optimize CCBHC Programs and Enhance Integrated Care in Minnesota

October 03, 2023

Netsmart partners with Fraser, a Minnesota non-profit, to provide integrated, person-centered care for individuals and families with autism, mental health, and disabilities, facilitating their transition to a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) through advanced technology and tools.

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CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness Selects Leading CCBHC Technology Provider Netsmart

September 28, 2023

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness expands its partnership with Netsmart to leverage advanced technology to enhance care coordination, data analytics and interoperability, ultimately supporting their transition to a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. 

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Netsmart Earns 7th Consecutive Achievement as Industry-Leading Behavioral Health Platform

August 15, 2023

Netsmart announces it has received the top technology solutions platform award for mental and behavioral health services in the 2023 Black Book Market Research survey, marking seven years of consecutive recognition, based on polling over 2,900 providers from 2,440 organizations in the human services community.

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Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Selects Netsmart CareFabric Platform To Replace CoCENTRIX Profiler EHR

August 13, 2023

(OPEN MINDS)

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) in Virginia has chosen Netsmart CareFabric® as its new electronic health record (EHR) and care management platform, replacing the previous CoCENTRIX Pro-Filer EHR. This decision follows a competitive procurement in 2022 to meet RBHA's expanding needs and will enable advanced technology utilization to provide integrated, coordinated care to their annually served individuals while accommodating growth.

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Vendor Watch: Netsmart Wins Black Book Award Again

August 10, 2023

(Healthcare at Home: The Rowan Technology Report)

Netsmart SVP & Managing Director of Post-Acute Care, Dawn Iddings, joined the Healthcare Technology Report to discuss how the Black Book recognition serves as a testament to the accelerated technological advancements within the myUnity® electronic health record (EHR). Having achieved ONC-Health IT 2015 Edition Cures Update Certification earlier this year, the platform empowers clients with enhanced interoperability and data access to meet today’s CMS reimbursement models and the future of value-based care delivery.

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Post-Acute Care Providers Award Netsmart Top Overall Client-Rated Technology Platform for 9th Consecutive Year

August 09, 2023

Netsmart achieved its ninth consecutive recognition as the leading client-rated post-acute technology platform, as acknowledged by Black Book Market Research, following a survey of over 6,130 healthcare providers covering 40+ technology vendors in the post-acute care sector.

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Netsmart and Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Partnership Expands Growing Footprint in Virginia

August 03, 2023

The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), an award-winning community services provider in Virginia, has chosen the Netsmart CareFabric® platform to optimize its services and treatment programs, ensuring streamlined care and expanded offerings for around 13,000 individuals served each year.

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RethinkFirst and Netsmart Bring Best-In-Class Autism and ABA Resources to Multi-Specialty Behavioral Health Providers

July 26, 2023

(Cision PR Newswire)

Rethink Behavioral Health (RethinkBH) announces a new partnership with Netsmart, integrating their autism care resources and ABA clinical solution within the Netsmart CareFabric® platform to improve accessibility and care quality for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Kansas City's Top Software & Web Developers 2023

July 21, 2023

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Netsmart was recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal as the #1 Software & Web Developer Company in the local KC area. This list highlights the importance of the work software and web developers are doing each day to accelerate technology and services for community-based providers and their impact on the healthcare IT industry. 

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In Light of Proposed Home Health Rate Cut, Invest in Staff, Innovate, Panelists Say

July 18, 2023

(McKnight's Home Care News)

As the home care industry faces a hefty proposed home health rate cut, the situation may not be as dire as it seems, an expert panel offered at the National Association for Home Care & Hospice Financial Management Conference. Mike Dordick,SVP, Post-Acute Strategy, Netsmart/President of McBee, alongside leaders from Frontpoint Health, Well Care Health, CenterWell Home Health, The Braff Group and Interim Health Care discuss the proposed home health payment cut and the growth of Medicare Advantage.  

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Aging Media Announces Anthony Spano and Maria Warren as Members of the Future Leaders Class of 2023

July 18, 2023

(Hospice News)

Aging Media Network is pleased to announce the Future Leaders Class of 2023, showcasing the most promising talent in the behavioral health, home health and home care, hospice and palliative care, senior housing, and skilled nursing industries. These exemplary individuals represent strength, intuition and perseverance under some of the most challenging circumstances the senior care and behavioral health industries have ever seen. Congratulations to our very own Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development, Post-Acute and Maria Warren, Vice President of McBee, on their well deserved recognition. 

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Twenty to Know in Technology

July 14, 2023

(Kansas City Business Journal)

The Kansas City Business Journal's "20 to Know" series showcases key individuals in various industries, with the most recent installment highlighting 20 noteworthy figures in technology. Elizabeth Hinkle, Senior Manager of Solution Delivery at Netsmart was named a nominee alongside a diverse KC talent pool, for her leadership across the myInsight implementation team to deliver support and services to public health agencies.  

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Kansas City's Top 150 Private Companies

June 15, 2023

(Kansas City Business Journal)

The Kansas City Business Journal has unveiled its 2023 Top 150 — the annual ranking of the area's largest private companies bringing in $50 million or more in revenue in 2022.

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Curana Health Collaborates with Netsmart to Drive Integrated Value-Based Care Models

June 07, 2023

Curana Health, a senior living community provider, has chosen Netsmart as their healthcare technology partner to improve care coordination and delivery. By leveraging the CareFabric platform, Curana aims to enhance consumer engagement, expand value-based care, and effectively manage high-risk populations across their nationwide facilities.

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Netsmart and nVoq Partner to Deliver Integrated Speech Recognition to Tackle the Documentation Challenge for In-Home Healthcare Clients

June 06, 2023

(nVoq Incorporated)

nVoq Incorporated and Netsmart have partnered to integrate advanced speech-to-text capabilities into the Netsmart myUnity® electronic health record (EHR), benefiting the in-home healthcare industry with improved documentation and data entry.

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LHC Group, VNS Health, Curana Execs On How To Take ‘Baby Steps’ Into Value-Based Care During Netsmart Webinar

May 30, 2023

(Home Health Care News)

The webinar conversation hosted by Netsmart featured executives from post-acute and value-based care organizations discussing the transition from fee-for-service payment models to value-based care in the post-acute care sector. The leaders from American Health Partners, Curana Health, LHC Group and VNS Health provided guidance and insights on how home health providers can begin implementing value-based care in their practices.

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How Nursing Homes Can Find Value Via New Ways of Partnering with Managed Care Plans

May 30, 2023

(Skilled Nursing News)

Discover the emerging concept of "payviders" in the nursing home industry, where skilled nursing facilities act as both providers and payers in value-based care. Learn about the strategies and collaborations being discussed to bridge the gap between providers and payers, and the potential benefits of partnering with Medicare Advantage plan insurers.

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Hospice News ELEVATE: Fireside Chat with Contessa and Netsmart

May 25, 2023

(Hospice News)

During a virtual event hosted by Hospice News, Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development at Netsmart and Nikki Davis, Vice President of Palliative Care Programs at Contessa Health discussed the future of palliative care, health plans, value-based care and much more. 

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Netsmart Rated the No. 1 Solutions Vendor for 9th Year, Black Book Home Health Agency Users' Survey

May 23, 2023

(PR Newswire)

Black Book Research announced that Netsmart has swept the home care health technology platform ratings for highest customer satisfaction in the annual client experience polling the clients of 49 software competitors.

 

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Behavioral Health Clinicians & Administrators Rate Netsmart as Highest in User Satisfaction, Black Book 2023 Technology Solutions Survey

May 15, 2023

(PR Newswire)

Black Book Research announced that Netsmart has earned the 2023 award for highest customer satisfaction in the annual client experience performance ratings of enterprise behavioral health EHR competitors including revenue cycle management applications.

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Netsmart Clients Celebrate Key Milestone at CONNECTIONS2023

May 11, 2023

Netsmart celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of its CareFabric platform, which has transformed care delivery and impacted the lives of 133 million individuals, at the CONNECTIONS2023 conference.

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Netsmart Rated the No. 1 Technology Solutions Vendor in Post-Acute Care for 9th Year, Black Book Survey

May 08, 2023

(PR Newswire)

Black Book Research announced that Netsmart has swept the post-acute health technology platform ratings for highest customer satisfaction in the annual client experience polling of 20 top competitors.

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The Netsmart Digitized Platform and CCBHC Leadership Take Center Stage at NatCon23

May 01, 2023

Netsmart will demonstrate the CareFabric platform's latest advancements, highlighting collaboration with clients to advance care delivery, leveraging technology for population health and care coordination in support of CCBHCs at NatCon23 in Los Angeles from May 1-3. 

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Horizons Mental Health Center and Netsmart Collaboration to Drive Person-Centered Care Delivery and Improved CCBHC Outcomes

April 20, 2023

Horizons Mental Health Center has chosen the Netsmart CareFabric platform to improve clinical, financial and operational efficiencies across its seven Kansas-based facilities and support their transition as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic.

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Netsmart Demonstrates Person-Centered Interoperability Innovation at HIMSS 2023

April 18, 2023

Netsmart to exhibit innovative interoperable solutions and the power of the largest combined human services and post-acute provider network connecting to the rest of healthcare at HIMSS Global Health Conference 2023 in Chicago from April 17-21.

 


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How Technology Drives Game-Changing Workforce Satisfaction

April 13, 2023

(National Association of Counties)

County behavioral health and human services agencies and local health departments have been challenged as never before over the past few years. Faced with a worldwide pandemic and an unprecedented demand for services, they have found creative and innovative ways to continue to positively impact and improve the health of their clients. NACo explores the evolution of EHRs into platforms that drive clinical, financial, and operational efficiencies, as discussed in a recent webinar featuring Netsmart's COO and Chief Clinical Advisor, and David Weden, the Chief Administrative Officer at Integral Care.

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‘No Contract Is Better Than A Bad One’: Home Health Providers Share Their MA Strategies

March 23, 2023

(Home Health Care News)

Although home health providers want to see as many patients as possible to keep up with demand, it is impossible to do so under current circumstances. With that in mind, providers are questioning why they would willingly take on Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries knowing they’d be sacrificing dollars. Some industry experts believe providers should.

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Lakes Region Mental Health Center and Netsmart Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Care

March 16, 2023

Lakes Region Mental Health Center and Netsmart expand 33-year partnership through the adoption of the myAvatar EHR to enhance clinical, financial and operational processes across the organization’s behavioral health services and treatment programs.

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Netsmart and CAMS-care Announce Collaboration to Integrate CAMS Framework® within the CareFabric® Platform

February 28, 2023

Netsmart and CAMS-care announce an industry-leading collaboration, making Netsmart the first healthcare technology provider to integrate the CAMS assessment tools within EHR workflows to better support intervention and improve clinical outcomes for behavioral health providers.

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Netsmart and Jefferson Center Announce Successful Strategic Collaboration to Drive Remote Monitoring and Engagement to Behavioral Health Services

January 31, 2023

Netsmart and Jefferson Center announce the successful launch of a strategic collaboration to drive integrated remote patient monitoring and engagement for behavioral health services, to advance positive outcomes for the children, adults and families they serve. 

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Netsmart GEHRIMED Earns ONC Health IT 2015 Cures Update Certification

January 26, 2023

Netsmart announced that GEHRIMED has earned the ONC Health IT 2015 Edition Cures Update certification from the Drummond Group.

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Netsmart Achieves ONC Health IT Cures Update Certification for Human Services EHR Solutions

January 17, 2023

Netsmart announced myAvatar and myEvolv, two human services EHR solutions of the CareFabric platform, have received the ONC-Health IT 2015 Edition Cures Update certification via Drummond Group LLC, an Authorized Certification Body (ACB).

 

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Netsmart myUnity® is First in Post-Acute Care Industry to Accomplish ONC Health IT Cures Update Certification

January 10, 2023

Netsmart announced that myUnity for home care, hospice and palliative care is the first and only EHR solution specifically designed for post-acute care to achieve 100% of the certification base criteria, has earned the ONC Health IT 2015 Edition Cures Update certification from the Drummond Group. 

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Focus on Briefs: Information Technology

December 02, 2022

(McKnights Senior Living News)

Netsmart added Zimmet Healthcare’s CORE Analytics claims data solution to its suite of electronic health records and related service offerings in early August. Discover how this partnership integration has made the Netsmart platform solution the only one in the market capable of calculating quality measures and Five-Star ratings leveraging Minimum Data Set, Payroll-Based Journaling and UB-04 claims data. 

 

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Hospice News ELEVATE: Fireside Chat with Netsmart

November 30, 2022

(Hospice News)

During a virtual event hosted by Hospice News, Maria Warren, Vice President of Clinical Consulting at Netsmart, advised how to move the hospice industry forward to a value-based care model through interoperability data and technology. 

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Tips for Purchasing Practice Management Software

November 29, 2022

(PHYSICAL THERAPY PRODUCTS)

There are many options for software designed to aid physical therapy clinics in managing their practices, which can make winnowing down the list of ideal candidates a daunting task. With this in mind, Physical Therapy Products put together a roundtable of software manufacturers where Tom Kero, Client Development Executive, Netsmart sat down with leaders from MWTherapy, Net Health, Practice Perfect EMR, Raintree and WebPT to discuss their perspective on ways PT clinics can streamline their process for purchasing practice management software. 

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Partnership Welcomes Release of 42 CFR Part 2 Proposed Rule

November 29, 2022

The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2, a coalition of nearly 50 healthcare organizations committed to aligning 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations (TPO), supports the Part 2 proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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Finding Success with Value-Based Payment Models

October 25, 2022

(Mcknight's Long-Term Care News)

There are five steps providers can take to achieve success with value-based payment models. Dawn Iddings, senior vice president and managing director for post-acute care, Netsmart shares with McKnight's Home Care News. 

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Netsmart Reveals Innovative Digital Technology to Advance Value-Based Care Delivery for Home Care and Hospice Agencies at NAHC 2022

October 24, 2022

Netsmart reveals the latest solution and software innovations of the CareFabric platform that are transforming care delivery for home care and hospice agencies at the NAHC Conference and Expo on Oct. 23-25 in St. Louis. 

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Netsmart Showcases the Power of a Platform Strategy for Providers to Digitize Their Enterprise at LeadingAge 2022

October 17, 2022

Netsmart showcases the power of leveraging the CareFabric®  platform to digitize enterprises to achieve greater efficiencies and support a value-based future across the post-acute care continuum at the 2022 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo Oct. 16-19 in Denver. 

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Shasta County Advances Adoption of the Netsmart Platform to Support CalAIM and Achieve Whole-Person Care for California Residents

October 11, 2022

Netsmart and the Shasta County Health & Human Services Agency announce an extended partnership leveraging advanced solutions and services of the CareFabric platform to provide whole-person care to California residents.

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Netsmart and Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Care

October 04, 2022

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Netsmart are advancing their 30-year partnership by upgrading SEKMHC’s adoption of the CareFabric® platform to enhance clinical, financial and operational efficiencies across the organization’s high-quality services and treatment programs.

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Netsmart Announces Intent to Become a Qualified Health Information Network to Drive the Evolution of Interoperability

September 22, 2022

Netsmart, the developer of the industry-leading CareFabric® platform for human services, post-acute care providers and payers, today announced its intent to apply to join the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) to become a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN).

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Talent Board Announces Winners of 2022 Global Candidate Experience Awards

September 14, 2022

(Talent Board)

Talent Board reveals Netsmart, along with 61 other unique companies from around the world, are recognized for candidate experience excellence as winners of the 2022 Global Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards.

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Netsmart Acquires Zimmet’s CORE Analytics Product

August 09, 2022

(Skilled Nursing News)

Netsmart, a Kansas-based company, has acquired CORE Analytics, a skilled nursing facility claims data analytics product from Zimmet Healthcare Services Group. This acquisition expands Netsmart's CareFabric platform, offering comprehensive data solutions for quality measures reporting and increasing the quantity and quality of data needed for Medicare and Medicaid health plans, making it an essential read for those interested in data-driven healthcare advancements.

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Netsmart Announces the Skilled Nursing Industry’s Only Data Analytics Solution with a Complete View of Claims, MDS and Staffing

August 08, 2022

Netsmart announced today it has acquired CORE Analytics, the industry-leading skilled nursing facility claims data analytics offering from Zimmet Healthcare. Together, the two organizations will enhance the Netsmart CareFabric® platform of data solutions and services for post-acute care organizations in the areas of quality measures reporting, benchmarking, assessment data and scrubbing, while increasing the quantity and quality of required data for health plans, Medicare and Medicaid.


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Netsmart & Bamboo Health Create a 988 Crisis Referral System

June 16, 2022

(OPEN MINDS)

Netsmart has partnered with Bamboo Health, creating a behavioral health referral network to support implementation of a 988 behavioral health crisis management and care coordination platform. The platform is designed to expedite access to treatment for those in crisis and connect individuals in crisis to a network of care post crisis to ensure the right ongoing care and services are available. The first entity to deploy the new Netsmart/Bamboo Health solution will be the Missouri Behavioral Health Council (MBHC), which expects to go live in July 2022.

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Behavioral Health Clinicians & Administrators Rate Netsmart as Highest in User Satisfaction, Black Book 2022 Technology Solutions Survey

June 09, 2022

(PR Newswire)

Black Book Research announced that Netsmart has earned the 2022 award for highest customer satisfaction in the annual client experience performance ratings of enterprise behavioral health EHR competitors. 

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Netsmart Rated the No. 1 Solutions Vendor for 8th Year, Black Book Home Health and Post-Acute Technology Users' Survey

June 01, 2022

(PR Newswire)

Black Book Research announced that Netsmart has swept the post-acute ambulatory health technology platform ratings for highest customer satisfaction in the annual client experience polling the clients of 41 national technology competitors. 

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Netsmart & Bamboo Health Collaborate For 988 Crisis Management System To Champion Care Coordination

April 27, 2022

(OPEN MINDS)

Netsmart partnered with Bamboo Health, a leading provider of data and health care IT solutions, to create a comprehensive behavioral health referral network supporting the nationwide response to implement a 988 crisis management system. Through this strategic technology partnership, Netsmart and Bamboo Health will collaborate to bring to market one of the most robust behavioral health crisis management solutions.

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Netsmart Acquires Illinois-based EMR software company

April 22, 2022

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Netsmart is branching out into the physical therapy and rehabilitation space with its latest acquisition. 

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Netsmart Acquires TheraOffice

April 21, 2022

(HomeCare Magazine)

Netsmart announces the addition of TheraOffice, an industry-leading practice management platform for physical therapy and rehabilitation practices to the Netsmart portfolio. This addition expands the Netsmart CareFabric platform to deliver workflows for therapy providers to better connect to all venues of healthcare.  

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Netsmart Expands the CareFabric Platform to Support Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Wellness Providers

April 21, 2022

Netsmart announces the addition of TheraOffice, a market-leading practice management solution for physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics, expanding the Netsmart CareFabric platform to deliver workflows for therapy providers to better connect to all venues of healthcare. 

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Netsmart Showcases the Power of a Digitized Platform and CCBHC Leadership at NatCon22

April 11, 2022

Netsmart will showcase the power of new, innovative solutions and software of the CareFabric platform and share how industry-leading partnership and collaboration are improving population health and care coordination for CCBHCs at NatCon22 in Washington, D.C., April 11-13.

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Netsmart and Bamboo Health Collaborate to Champion Care Coordination and Crisis Management

April 11, 2022

Netsmart and Bamboo Health announce a strategic technology partnership developing a comprehensive behavioral health referral network supporting the nationwide effort to respond to the need to implement a 988 crisis management system. Missouri Behavioral Health Council will be the first organization to leverage the crisis management solution.

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Introduction of the BHIT Now Act: Behavioral Health Information Technologies Now Act Improves Care Coordination

April 06, 2022

(Behavioral Health IT Coalition)

Netsmart is a founding member of the Behavioral Health IT (BHIT) Coalition, a group of more than a dozen major associations, providers and patient advocacy organizations dedicated to advancing public policy for technology to improve the lives of people with mental health and substance use disorders. The Coalition led advocacy resulting in the introduction of the BHIT Now Act by Representatives Matsui, Mullin, Davids and Estes, helping behavioral health providers with limited resources adopt certified EHRs and related technology needed to share clinical data for the effective integration and coordination of mental health and acute care on April 6, 2022. 

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CMS Grants Certification of Netsmart Electronic Visit Verification System as the State Solution in Georgia

March 22, 2022

 Netsmart, the industry-leading software and solution provider for state Medicaid agencies, home health and community-based providers, announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted certification of the Netsmart electronic visit verification (EVV) solution as the state EVV aggregator for Georgia.

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Netsmart Showcases Interoperability Innovations Driving Care Transitions During HIMSS22

March 15, 2022

Netsmart will participate in the 2022 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition showcasing industry-leading use cases highlighting the value of connectivity and integration across the entire healthcare ecosystem.

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Fastest-Growing Technology Companies

March 04, 2022

(Kansas City Business Journal)

The Kansas City Business Journal recognized Netsmart on a new list featuring the Fastest-Growing Technology Leaders in the Kansas City area. This list highlights the importance of the local technology industry, as well as the players that are advancing the future through software and solutions. 

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Netsmart myUnity® Achieves Industry First 100% ONC Health IT Certification

January 31, 2022

Netsmart announces that it is the industry’s first post-acute technology vendor to achieve 100% of the certification base criteria, earning the myUnity® electronic health record the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Health IT Certification.

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Netsmart Partners with The Arc Erie County and The Arc of Monroe County to Enhance Care Coordination and Evidence-Based Care Programs

December 14, 2021

Two member agencies of The Arc New York collaborative have partnered with Netsmart to enhance care coordination and delivery in a range of settings utilizing the Netsmart CareFabric platform. The Arc Erie County and The Arc of Monroe County will use the comprehensive suite of solutions to seamlessly connect data from individual care plans and optimize documentation and clinical workflows to better serve their evidence-based care programs. 

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National Council Teams Up with Netsmart to Track Value-Based Care Outcomes at CCBHCs

December 13, 2021

(Behavioral Health Business)

The behavioral health industry’s move toward value-based care has brought with it much debate on how positive health care outcomes can be best defined. Now, one of the industry’s leading groups is undertaking efforts to do so as part of a new collaboration.

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Best Practices for Launching a New EHR System

December 10, 2021

(HomeCare Magazine)

Recently, Treasure Coast Hospice implemented the Netsmart person-centered EHR, myUnity, to improve agency workflow, streamline clinical documentation and enhance patient care. This article will help providers navigate the route to a successful implementation of a new EHR, from selecting a vendor to going live.

 

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Netsmart's Remarkable Health acquisition helps it leap forward with tech

December 03, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Netsmart has acquired an established player in the health care industry that will help accelerate its technology roadmap. 

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Netsmart Acquires Remarkable Health to Enhance Artificial Intelligence Behavioral Health Solution

December 03, 2021

(Behavioral Health Business)

Health care information technology company Netsmart has purchased Remarkable Health, a Chandler, Arizona-based provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and software solutions for organizations focused on behavioral health and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

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Netsmart Accelerates AI Healthcare Technology Innovations with Acquisition of Remarkable Health

December 02, 2021

Netsmart announces it has acquired Remarkable Health, an industry-leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and software solutions for behavioral health, substance use and human services organizations. 

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Netsmart and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing Announce Population Health Partnership to Improve Care Coordination and Use Data to Drive Outcomes for CCBHCs

November 29, 2021

Netsmart and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing announce a strategic partnership to enhance care coordination and population health management for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and their clients. Through this partnership, the National Council will recommend Netsmart CareManager as the preferred care coordination solution for CCBHCs, health homes and other behavioral health organizations delivering value-based care. 

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Netsmart to Integrate 2 ASAM Tools

November 26, 2021

(Behavioral Healthcare EXECUTIVE)

Netsmart, a provider of healthcare technology solutions and services, announced that it is entering into a partnership with the American Society of Addiction Medicine to integrate a pair of ASAM tools with its electronic health record (EHR) platform.

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Pandemic stress sparks rise in suicidal thoughts among hospice patients

November 15, 2021

(eHospice)

As we learn more about the devastating toll of COVID-19, the effects are sometimes unexpected. For the clinicians at Glenview-based JourneyCare hospice, they discovered a rare challenge: a rise in hospice patients facing the end of their lives due to illness, yet considering suicide.

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Netsmart and American Society of Addiction Medicine Announce Partnership to Integrate ASAM CONTINUUM System

November 15, 2021

Netsmart, an industry-leading provider of healthcare technology solutions and services, today announced a strategic partnership with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to integrate the ASAM CONTINUUM™ and ASAM CO-Triage® assessment tools within the Netsmart electronic health record (EHR) platform. 

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Netsmart Shares the Definitive Guide to Integrated Care

November 08, 2021

(OPEN MINDS)

Implementing an integrated, data-driven technology platform that works across the care continuum prevents health information from becoming siloed and enables providers to effectively and holistically serve those in their care. OPEN MINDS and Netsmart share how to help providers develop a solid integrated care strategy, prove their organization's value in delivering physical and behavioral health outcomes, and become a preferred partner for other providers and health plans. 

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Table of Experts — Caring for Our People: Tips and Strategies to Support Employee Well-Being

October 22, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Even before the pandemic, employers were paying greater heed to employees’ mental health and well-being. But after the array of challenges the past 18 months presented, many employers, employees and health care professionals now see an urgency for employers to still do more. The Kansas City Business Journal recently gathered several local leaders including Netsmart COO Tom Herzog, to discuss tools, programs and strategies to help employees not just survive, but thrive.

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Netsmart Demonstrates Ways Providers Can Digitize Their Enterprise to Deliver Person-Centered Care at LeadingAge 2021

October 22, 2021

Netsmart, an industry-leading healthcare IT partner, will demonstrate how digitizing your enterprise, encompassing advanced solutions and services, can improve person-centered care delivery through the Netsmart CareFabric® platform at the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo, Oct. 24-27 in Atlanta. 

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NASL Elects New Board, President at 32nd Annual Meeting

October 15, 2021

(Mcknight's Long-Term Care News)

The National Association for the Support of Long Term Care (NASL) elected a new president and directors for the association’s Board of Directors this week during the NASL 32nd Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Hannah Patterson, vice president of CareDimensions operations, Netsmart was re-elected as a NASL Board member recognizing thought leaders in ancillary care and services for the LTPAC sector.

 

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Netsmart and Clients Share Insights and Demonstrate Innovative Technology at AHCA/NCAL Convention and Expo

October 11, 2021

Netsmart announced today that several clients and AJ Peterson, vice president and general manager will be presenting on emerging topics that include virtual care, mental health, CMS requirements and using technology to drive operations and outcomes at the 72nd Annual American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2021 Convention and Expo Oct. 10-13 in Washington D.C.

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Powell Recovery Center Chooses Netsmart: Advancing EHR Platform to Better Serve Public Health and Combat Opioid Crisis

September 30, 2021

Powell Recovery Center, a leading substance abuse treatment provider in Baltimore has chosen Netsmart to advance their organization’s technology platform to better serve public health and help the community overcome the nation’s rising opioid epidemic. 

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Champions of Business honoree Netsmart talks culture and values

September 22, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

The Kansas City Business Journal inducted five companies into the Champions of Business program's Hall of Champions in 2021: Dimensional Innovations, Netsmart, Summit Homes, TVH Parts Co. and Woodley Building Maintenance. Here, you have the opportunity to meet Mike Valentine, CEO of Netsmart, who discusses how his company has maintained a high level of excellence over the years.

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2021 Champions of Business: Netsmart

September 17, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Seventeen Kansas City metro area organizations were named 2021 Champions of Business, recognizing companies that are breaking innovation barriers, financially strong and are stewards of community service. This year, Netsmart was inducted into the Hall of Champions after being recognized as a Champion of Business for three consecutive years.

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2021 Champions of Business: Netsmart

September 17, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Seventeen Kansas City metro area organizations were named 2021 Champions of Business, recognizing companies that are breaking innovation barriers, financially strong and are stewards of community service. This year, Netsmart was inducted into the Hall of Champions after being recognized as a Champion of Business for three consecutive years.

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The Edinburg Center Advances Evidence-Based Services Through Enhanced Netsmart Solutions

September 08, 2021

The Edinburg Center, a non-profit community-based services agency, advances its evidence-based services through enhanced components of the Netsmart CareFabric® platform, creating improved clinical and financial efficiencies as they grow programs to serve through additional service lines to fulfill strategic organizational goals.

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Integrated Care: How to Move From "We Wish" to "We Do" with Netsmart & OPEN MINDS

September 07, 2021

(OPEN MINDS)

On September 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET, OPEN MINDS will host a web briefing, Integrated Health Care: How to Move from "We Wish" to "We Do," available free of charge to all OPEN MINDS Circle Members courtesy of Netsmart. Research shows that integrated health care (treating physical health and behavioral health conditions collaboratively) leads to better health outcomes and lower costs.


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Netsmart Demonstrates Care Coordination and Interoperability Leadership at HIMSS21

August 09, 2021

Netsmart, an industry-leading healthcare technology provider will participate in the annual HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition to demonstrate the value of care coordination and interoperability across the entire healthcare continuum, empowering organizations to collaborate and coordinate care delivery for the whole person.

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Announcing the 2021 Champions of Business honorees

July 29, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Seventeen Kansas City-area companies were crowned as Champions of Business for 2021. Champions of Business honors metro area for-profit companies that set the gold standard for financial performance, innovation and community involvement. Netsmart joins the Hall of Champions after three consecutive years of being recognized as a Champion of Business honoree.

 

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Hidalgo County Utilizes Netsmart ScheduleConnect to Optimize COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

July 14, 2021

Netsmart announced the successful utilization of ScheduleConnect, a vaccination technology solution designed to efficiently assist healthcare agencies in the distribution, documentation and reporting for the COVID-19 vaccination, at Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, located in Southeastern Texas.

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Transactions: Netsmart Buys SimpleLTC

July 05, 2021

(Home Health Care News)

Netsmart has acquired Texas-based data analytics company SimpleLTC from Briggs Healthcare.

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Netsmart acquires two Texas companies to buttress health IT offerings

July 01, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

Netsmart acquired two Texas companies that it said will help the Overland Park-based health IT provider optimize patient-driven programs and simplify care.

 

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2021 NextGen Leaders: AJ Peterson

July 01, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

The 2021 class of NextGen Leaders is making waves in the landscape of Kansas City’s business community. Read more on 2021 NextGen honoree: AJ Peterson, VP & GM of CareGuidance, Netsmart as to how his contributions are making an impact in the KC area and how he will connect with other emerging leaders to help build their knowledge and skill sets.

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Netsmart Acquires Selman-Holman to Join McBee Financial, Clinical and Operational Strategic Advisory Services

June 30, 2021

Netsmart announced today it has acquired Selman-Holman & Associates from Briggs Healthcare Company, a Texas-based full-service consulting firm specializing in assisting home care agencies and hospices across the nation to maximize their potential through regulatory compliance, OASIS and coding accuracy and in-depth staff education and training. Selman-Holman will become part of McBee, a division of Netsmart.

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Netsmart Expands Predictive Analytics Solution Offerings with Acquisition of SimpleLTC

June 30, 2021

Netsmart announces it has acquired Texas-based predictive analytics software company, SimpleLTC from Briggs Healthcare, to expand the Netsmart CareFabric with enhanced data analytics offerings.


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Charter Healthcare Selects Netsmart Platform to Transform Post-Acute Care Services

June 17, 2021

Charter Healthcare, a provider of post-acute care services offering a broad spectrum of programs for patients navigating the last years of life, has selected Netsmart as their healthcare information technology partner to implement solutions that are part of the integrated Netsmart CareFabric® platform.

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Ingram's Q&A with Mike Valentine

June 16, 2021

(INGRAM'S )

A decade after moving Netsmart to the Kansas City area, its chief executive reflects on the challenges of revising the business model, scaling up, and the advantages of being in K.C. 

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Netsmart and OPEN MINDS Partner to Empower Human Services Communities Through Technology and Organizational Transformation

June 14, 2021

Netsmart and OPEN MINDS announced the next evolution of their partnership to empower human services communities with the data, technology best practices and strategic insights to successfully transform organizations for the future.

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Community Care Providers Unite at CONNECTIONS2021 to Initiate Innovations and the Path Forward for the Future of Healthcare

June 08, 2021

Behavioral health, post-acute care providers and payers unite at CONNECTIONS2021 to discuss the path forward for the future of healthcare and to initiate innovations to address that path. The largest technology user conference for community care providers, which is being held virtually, kicked off June 7 and runs through June 9, where client attendees can join from across the U.S. and collaborate through comprehensive educational sessions and networking activities. 

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KCBJ Announces 2021 NextGen Leaders

June 08, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

The Kansas City Business Journal announces the 2021 NextGen Leaders honorees. The NextGen Leaders program selected AJ Peterson, Vice President & General Manager of CareGuidance, Netsmart as one of the 25 honorees.

 

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Table of Experts: Connecting KC — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives in the Wake of 2020

May 21, 2021

(Kansas City Business Journal)

 

The Kansas City Business Journal and Polsinelli hosted a panel of five community leaders to discuss the role and responsibility employers have in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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