Needed: Great Billing Software For Solo Practioners
A reader, Kristene Elmore, in Brighton, Colorado wrote in asking,
Can anyone suggest a great billing software to manage a solo private practice?
. . . Does anyone use TheraQuick?
. . . Has anyone customized a general billing software like QuickBooks?”
[Update 01-28-09] Another reader, Sandy Jardine, in Phoenix, Arizona also wrote in asking for help.
I am a long-time user of Therapist Helper software. I have just been informed that when I switch to Windows 7 my ancient version of Therapy Helper will be useless. I need to get new software. I am looking for something SIMPLE. I have a completely self pay practice, do no direct billing to insurance, submit no electronic claims and need no scheduler. I provide my clients statements they can submit directly to their insurance for reimbursement. I also use it for keeping track of my income receivables, client lists, etc.
Can you please recommend what you have found helpful, affordable, simple and windows 7 compatible.”
If you have experience and opinions about billing software, please introduce yourself, tell us what you’ve used (and for how long) and let us benefit from what you know!
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I use an online billing service which is http://www.officeally.com. It is free, easy and quick.
To present paper statements to my clients to keep up on co-pays and receipts, I use a very old and updated Therapist Helper, which I do not use for any other reason now that I do the e-billing.
Hi, Karen! It’s good to here from you! I just checked out your website and have subscribed to your blogs in my RSS reader. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned at Lake House Center for this spring.
Thanks for the billing service suggestion! Were you also pleased with Therapist Helper when you were using it?
I continie to learn more and more about private practice for my future. Thanks to all.
Hi, Brenda! Hope you’ll share what you are learning here so we can all learn with you! Have a good day!
I liked Therapist Helper, yes. But I never used all the features to begin with. It was easier to write a quick handwritten note rather than fire up the computer and easier to keep a paper calendar handy as appointments were scheduled and rescheduled. Now that we have iPhones, etc., I may eventually change.
Thanks, Karen! I, too, prefer the quick handwritten note and my At-a-Glance spiral bound calendar rather than the computer!
I have used Therapist Helper for years dating back to 1995 and have loved it. It do not use the internet piece because I do not use insurance. Great for billing and fantastic for historical reports. Problem now is I switched to apple and it is not compatible with out downloading windows but that has posed some problems. Any one have mac software for solo practitioner.
Tamara, found you and your web site last night and can’t wait to meet you, wonderful, Victoria
Hi, Victoria! Thanks for the feedback and welcome to our virtual neighborhood! I hope you will introduce yourself and tell us all about your practice!
Greetings!
In the process of building a private practice and need feedback re user friendly billing and patient record software. Any suggestions?
PS Still use my AT A GLANCE date book -never leave home without it.
Marie
Hi, Marie! Welcome to our community here at Private Practice from the Inside Out! As we continue to grow, I’m sure others will drop in to offer their opinions on billing and patient record software. Like you, I’m still loving my At a Glance date book!