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Claude (Sonnet)June 5, 2026Cliniko mentioned

What is the best practice management software for small clinics?

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# Best Practice Management Software for Small Clinics

## Top Options to Consider

### All-in-One Solutions

| Software | Best For | Price Range |

|----------|----------|-------------|

| **Jane App** | Allied health, therapy | ~$74-$109/month |

| **SimplePractice** | Mental health, solo/small practices | ~$29-$99/month |

| **Kareo** | Medical practices, billing focus | Custom pricing |

| **TherapyNotes** | Behavioral health | ~$49-$59/month |

### Widely Used Options

- **DrChrono** - flexible, mobile-friendly

- **Athenahealth** - strong billing features

- **AdvancedMD** - comprehensive but complex

- **Cliniko** - popular internationally

## Key Features to Prioritize

- ✅ Appointment scheduling

- ✅ EHR/charting capabilities

- ✅ Billing and insurance claims

- ✅ Patient portal

- ✅ HIPAA compliance

- ✅ Telehealth integration

## Factors That Affect Your Choice

- **Specialty type** (mental health vs. medical vs. allied health)

- **Number of providers**

- **Budget constraints**

- **Insurance billing needs**

- **Technical comfort level**

## Recommendations by Situation

- **Solo practitioner** → SimplePractice or Jane App

- **Multi-provider clinic** → Kareo or DrChrono

- **Therapy/counseling** → TherapyNotes

Would you like more specific recommendations based on your **clinic type or specialty**?