Net Health, a provider of specialized software for healthcare, has announced the inaugural Momentum Award for Value of Innovation. Four organizations—Athletico Physical Therapy, Functional Pathways, Phoenix Children's, and Wound Care Advantage—were honored at the Net Health NEXT 2026 Client Conference, held April 20–23, 2026, in Phoenix. The awards recognize healthcare organizations that use technology to improve patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and enable data-driven decision-making.
What the award recognizes
The Momentum Award focuses on measurable clinical and financial results. According to Net Health CEO Ron Books, the winners demonstrated how technology can “disappear into the background” so clinicians can focus on patient care. The award criteria include restoring trust for clinicians, simplifying team workflows, and delivering more consistent, personalized care.
The four winners
- Athletico Physical Therapy – A physical therapy provider that integrated Net Health's software to optimize care pathways and resource allocation.
- Functional Pathways – A rehabilitation services provider that used data insights to improve patient outcomes across post-acute settings.
- Phoenix Children's – A pediatric hospital that leveraged technology to enhance data-driven decision-making and streamline care coordination.
- Wound Care Advantage – A wound care management organization that used Net Health's specialized solutions to improve clinical and financial outcomes.
The conference context
The awards were presented at the third annual Net Health NEXT 2026 Client Conference, themed “Where HealthTech Becomes HumanTech.” The event focused on how artificial intelligence, when designed with specialty expertise, can reduce administrative burden and allow caregivers to spend more time with patients. Net Health's platform connects post-acute, hospital, outpatient, and home settings.
Tradeoffs
While the award highlights successful implementations, the press release does not provide specific metrics or comparative data for each winner. The recognition is based on qualitative outcomes rather than standardized benchmarks. Organizations considering similar software integrations should evaluate whether Net Health's specialty-focused approach aligns with their specific workflow needs and patient populations.
Bottom line
The Momentum Award offers a practical benchmark for healthcare organizations evaluating technology investments. The four winners demonstrate that specialized software, when properly integrated, can produce measurable improvements in both clinical and operational performance. For IT decision-makers in healthcare, the key takeaway is that vendor-specific recognition programs can serve as a useful reference point, but should be supplemented with independent evaluations and pilot testing.