Netsmart Pushes AI and Interoperability at HIMSS26 with QHIN Designation
Event summary
- Netsmart showcased its QHIN designation and AI innovations at HIMSS26, held March 9-12 in Las Vegas.
- The company demonstrated interoperability advancements via the CareConnect platform, which facilitated over 8 billion data transactions since 2018.
- Netsmart's Bells Virtual Scribe conducted more than 65,000 therapy sessions in 2025 using ambient listening technology.
- The company participated in CMS’s Views from the Top session to highlight interoperability initiatives.
The big picture
Netsmart’s focus on interoperability and AI at HIMSS26 underscores the growing importance of data-driven care coordination in healthcare. The company’s QHIN designation and participation in CMS initiatives highlight its strategic alignment with regulatory frameworks aimed at enhancing patient outcomes through secure, standards-based health information exchange.
What we're watching
- Interoperability Leadership
- How Netsmart’s QHIN designation and CMS Aligned Network participation will influence its market position in healthcare interoperability.
- AI Adoption Pace
- The pace at which AI-driven solutions like Bells Virtual Scribe are integrated into clinical workflows across behavioral health and primary care.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether Netsmart can sustain its compliance with CMS Interoperability Framework while expanding data exchange capabilities.