How to choose the right practice management software?
Practice management software allows you to streamline your appointment bookings, invoicing, and patient notes. You can often integrate your Practice management software with other software programs, and many now offer options for telehealth! What are some of the things that should be considered when choosing your Practice management software?
1. Integration options
Even if you are a solo entrepreneur, it is important to think about the future and the scalability of your business. Selecting a PMS that allows you to streamline and automate as many processes as possible is the obvious choice. Think accounting software, email integration, Medicare app... Having integrations will not only save you a significant amount of time but also reduces the human error factor!
2. Functionality of the Practice Management Software
Consider things that are important to you - telehealth, automatic reminders, customisable reporting, or a variety of note templates. You should also consider how easy it is to expand your services within this platform as some of them have limitations on how many practitioners or patients’ data they can hold.
3. Cost of the Practice Management Software
Most commonly PMS charge a monthly subscription, which is based on the number of users and the functionality that you are after. With many providers, you can have a free trial period so you can ensure the PMS definitely meets your needs.
4. Support available
Nothing is more frustrating when your PMS crashes and you cannot read your client notes before your next client! It is worth considering the type of support that you can receive with your specific PMS. Many offer chat functions, some have ticketing systems and others offer phone-based support.
