Health technology company Netsmart has integrated Rectangle Health's Practice Management Bridge platform as the payments engine within the Netsmart TheraOffice system.

TheraOffice is an electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management system specifically designed for physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation.

This integration seeks to optimise operations and drive revenue processes for therapy practices, with an emphasis on reporting and enabling near-seamless billing and payment collection.

Netsmart interoperability and consumer engagement senior vice-president and general manager AJ Peterson said: “By combining the power of the TheraOffice platform with the Rectangle Health payment technology, we’re giving practices a powerful tool that aims to streamline operations, boost profitability and deliver a frictionless experience for both staff and patients.”

The embedded platform is designed to uphold patient security and data privacy while facilitating workflows across practices of varying sizes and specialisations.

TheraOffice is positioned to leverage near real-time data, unify care delivery, and enhance revenue cycle performance, thereby informing operational decisions in value-based environments.

Rectangle Health Growth executive vice-president Brian Doyle said: “This partnership marks a pivotal step in transforming how therapy practices manage payments.

“By embedding our technology into TheraOffice, we’re not just improving efficiency—we’re unlocking new pathways for growth and financial performance.”

The key benefits highlighted with the integration include streamlined payment processing to alleviate administrative burdens, a variety of patient payment options, including secure card-on-file, contactless, online, and mobile payments.

Additionally, automated reminders and collections will enhance cash flow and decrease accounts receivable days.

Advantages also include a HIPAA- and PCI-compliant framework, free from hidden fees, and an integrated experience featuring advanced wireless terminal options.

The companies characterise their collaboration as a move towards integrated, patient-centred financial solutions encompassing outpatient rehabilitation, behavioural health, and therapy.

In April 2025, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in the US announced a partnership with Netsmart to streamline its documentation and operational processes.