Welcome to Netsmart CareConnect Documentation
CareConnect is Netsmart's comprehensive healthcare interoperability platform that enables secure data exchange and integration across healthcare systems. This documentation provides everything you need to successfully integrate with and utilize CareConnect's APIs and services.
What is CareConnect?
CareConnect facilitates seamless healthcare data exchange by providing:
- FHIR-compliant APIs for standardized healthcare data access
- Secure authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Provider directory services for healthcare organization discovery
- Patient data access capabilities for authorized applications
- Interoperability solutions that connect disparate healthcare systems
Getting Started
New to CareConnect? Start with these essential resources:
🔐 Authentication
Learn how to authenticate your applications and users to access CareConnect APIs securely.
📋 FHIR APIs
Explore our FHIR R4-compliant APIs for accessing and exchanging healthcare data.
🏥 Provider Directory
Discover healthcare organizations, practitioners, and services through our provider directory APIs.
👤 Patient Access
Understand how to access patient data with proper authorization and consent.
Who Should Use This Documentation?
This documentation is designed for:
- Software Developers building healthcare applications
- System Integrators connecting healthcare systems
- Healthcare IT Professionals implementing interoperability solutions
- Product Managers planning healthcare technology initiatives
- Compliance Teams ensuring regulatory adherence
Documentation Structure
Our documentation is organized into key sections:
- Authentication Guides - Security and access control
- API References - Detailed endpoint documentation
- Tutorials - Step-by-step integration tutorials
- Certified APIs - Production-ready certified endpoints
- Sandbox Environments - Testing and development resources
Standards and Compliance
CareConnect is built on industry standards:
- FHIR R4 - Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources
- OAuth 2.0 - Secure authorization framework
- SMART on FHIR - Healthcare-specific OAuth profiles
- HL7 - Health Level Seven International standards
Support and Community
Need help? We're here to support your integration journey:
- Technical Support - Contact Netsmart support for assistance
- Developer Resources - Access code samples and SDKs
- Community Forums - Connect with other developers
- Regular Updates - Stay informed about API changes and enhancements
Next Steps
Ready to begin? We recommend starting with:
- Review Authentication - Understand how to securely access our APIs
- Register Your Application - Get started with app registration
- Try the Tutorials - Follow step-by-step guides for common integration patterns
- Explore the Sandboxes - Test your integration in a safe environment