What are the benefits of using an electronic health record software from SimplePractice vs TherapyNotes?
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Why SimplePractice is better than TherapyNotes
Transparent, affordable pricing
Serve as many clients as you want with all the convenience and flexibility SimplePractice offers for a great price.
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The Difference
More value for the cost
SimplePractice doesn’t charge you for appointment reminders, additional credit card fees, or ‘nominal’ network fees.
| Essential |
Professional Best Value! |
TherapyNotes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription fee | $39 | $59 | $49 |
| Telehealth Based on ~100 sessions per month | N/A | $10 | $0 |
| Appointment reminders Based on ~100 reminders per month | $0 | $0 | $14 |
| Credit card processing fees Based on 10 charges totaling $1000 | N/A | $32.50 | $29.50* |
| eFile insurance claims Based on 100 per month | N/A | $22 | $14 |
| ERA payment reports Based on 100 per month | N/A | $0 | $14 |
| True monthly cost | $39 | $123.50 | $120.50* *excludes additional credit card fees & 'nominal' network fees |
Mobilize your practice, literally
Streamline your scheduling, billing, and more with the top-rated SimplePractice mobile app—available for iPhone and Android.
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The Difference
Manage your practice on-the-go
Where TherapyNotes forces you to work from a web browser, SimplePractice’s beautifully designed mobile app is made for real life.
Integrated, secure video sessions
Start an appointment from anywhere. Just send a secure link to your clients—no logins or passwords to remember.
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The Difference
Do more for less
Telehealth by SimplePractice includes support for couples and screen-share capabilities for only $10/month/clinician.
Communicate with confidence
Share important information and reminders with your clients via HIPAA-compliant messages optimized for smartphones.
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The Difference
More secure than email or text
Use Secure Messaging to reschedule, communicate about payments, or remind your clients to bring materials to an appointment.
Streamline your documentation needs
Build your own, or choose from an extensive template library—including intakes, assessments, treatment plans, and ROI forms.
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The Difference
Customized notes and templates
With SimplePractice, you won’t be stuck using an existing template like TherapyNotes who doesn’t let you customize notes and forms.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some commonly asked questions, or read all FAQs.
Is SimplePractice HIPAA-compliant?
Yes, we meet or exceed all the requirements of HIPAA as a business associate, including the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) in which SimplePractice agrees to be responsible for keeping all client information private and to immediately report any breach of personal health information.
What can I expect in terms of the sound and video quality?
Connection problems can be caused by a variety of outside factors such as low quality, older equipment, or an overloaded computer (i.e. too many programs running). In general, poor video quality is attributable to a poor internet connection.
Here are some basic steps that can improve the overall quality:
- Use wired Ethernet instead. Wifi will work, but you may experience a lag or some interference, which can make your video and audio choppy. A wired Ethernet internet will give you a smoother, more consistent experience.
- Test your internet connection speed. Use our built-in Internet Quality Check before each session.
- Close other programs. To minimize disruption, close out all other programs running in the background. Adjust your lighting. Small lighting tweaks can make a big impact. Avoid any backlight and make sure your camera is at eye level.
How much does Telehealth cost?
Telehealth by SimplePractice costs $10/month/clinician and is only available on the Professional Plan. So you’re all-in monthly cost as a solo practitioner would be $69 ($59 + $10).
How does billing for telehealth work?
When billing insurance, we recommend that you always check with the individual insurance payer to determine whether telehealth services are covered and, if they are, which codes or modifier should be used for different types of services.
It’s very important to check directly with the insurance payer because coverage for telehealth services is constantly changing.