About
SimplePractice is the #1 HIPAA-compliant EHR and practice management software built specifically for health and wellness professionals. Trusted by more than 250,000 practitioners and 20 million clients, it provides everything needed to run a thriving private or group practice from a single, secure platform. The platform streamlines administrative tasks including appointment scheduling, automated client reminders, and a fully integrated telehealth solution for conducting HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions without any third-party tools. Billing is simplified through insurance claim filing, ERA/EOB processing, online payment collection, and customizable rate tables. Documentation is made efficient via a robust library of customizable clinical templates, progress notes, and treatment plans. SimplePractice also offers ePrescribe for psychiatrists managing patient medications, a built-in insurance credentialing service to get paneled with payers, and a secure Client Portal where clients can complete intake paperwork, schedule appointments, and join telehealth sessions. The platform serves a wide range of specialties and supports both solo and group practice models. With a free 30-day trial requiring no credit card, seamless onboarding, and partnerships with leading healthcare organizations, SimplePractice is the all-in-one solution for health and wellness professionals looking to reduce administrative burden and spend more time focusing on client care.
Key Features
- Integrated Telehealth: Conduct HIPAA-compliant video sessions directly within the platform — no third-party tools or add-ons needed.
- Billing & Insurance Management: File insurance claims, process ERAs/EOBs, collect online payments, and manage customizable rate tables all in one place.
- Scheduling & Automated Reminders: Manage your calendar with ease and reduce no-shows through automated appointment reminders sent directly to clients.
- Clinical Documentation & Templates: Access a robust library of customizable templates, progress notes, and treatment plans to streamline clinical documentation.
- Secure Client Portal: Give clients a dedicated online space to complete intake paperwork, schedule appointments, and join telehealth sessions.
Use Cases
- A solo therapist managing their entire private practice — scheduling, clinical notes, billing, and telehealth — from one platform.
- A group therapy practice coordinating multiple clinicians with centralized client records, shared scheduling, and unified insurance billing.
- A speech-language pathologist running HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions and documenting progress notes for pediatric clients.
- A psychiatrist using ePrescribe to manage patient medications securely while keeping all records accessible within the EHR.
- An occupational therapist streamlining insurance credentialing and claim submissions to reduce time spent on administrative overhead.
Pros
- True All-in-One Platform: Combines scheduling, billing, telehealth, documentation, and insurance tools in a single HIPAA-compliant environment — eliminating the need for multiple tools.
- Large, Proven User Base: Trusted by 250,000+ practitioners across dozens of specialties, reflecting strong reliability and broad real-world validation.
- Risk-Free 30-Day Trial: New users can explore all features for a full month without a credit card, making it easy to evaluate before committing.
- Specialty-Tailored Features: Purpose-built tools for therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychiatrists, and more — not a generic one-size-fits-all solution.
Cons
- Ongoing Subscription Cost: After the free trial, a paid plan is required, which may be a financial hurdle for practitioners just starting out.
- Initial Setup Complexity: The breadth of features can make initial configuration and onboarding feel time-intensive for first-time users.
- Healthcare-Exclusive Use: The platform is purpose-built for health and wellness professionals and is not applicable outside of clinical or therapeutic contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SimplePractice HIPAA-compliant?
Yes, SimplePractice is fully HIPAA-compliant and includes a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) to ensure that all protected health information is handled securely and in accordance with federal regulations.
Can I try SimplePractice for free?
Yes, SimplePractice offers a free 30-day trial with no credit card required, giving you full access to the platform's features before choosing a paid plan.
What types of health professionals is SimplePractice designed for?
SimplePractice is built for a wide range of health and wellness professionals including therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, and many other specialties in private or group practice.
Does SimplePractice support group practices?
Yes, SimplePractice supports both solo and group practices, with tools for coordinating multiple clinicians, managing shared calendars, and centralizing billing and client records.
Does SimplePractice handle insurance billing and credentialing?
Yes. SimplePractice includes comprehensive insurance billing features such as claim filing and ERA/EOB processing, and also offers a credentialing service that helps practitioners get paneled with payers when signing up.
