Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (11,042)	$ (16,377)	$ (36,266)	$ (51,013)
Share in related party equity investment - other comprehensive loss	0	(155)	0	(7)
Other comprehensive income (loss) from foreign currency translation	133	(82)	(65)	(93)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	133	(237)	(65)	(100)
Comprehensive loss	(10,909)	(16,614)	(36,331)	(51,113)
Comprehensive loss attributable to NantHealth	$ (10,909)	$ (16,614)	$ (36,331)	$ (51,113)