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Best Telehealth Software

Compare the best telehealth and telemedicine software platforms.

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Doxy.me

Doxy.me

Top Rated

Simple, free telemedicine for clinicians.

Free / Premium $29/user/mo billed annually
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Zoom for Healthcare

Zoom for Healthcare

HIPAA-compliant video for healthcare.

Pricing unstated
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Teladoc

Teladoc

Enterprise telehealth platform.

Custom pricing
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SimplePractice Telehealth

SimplePractice Telehealth

Built-in telehealth for SimplePractice users.

Included
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VSee

VSee

HIPAA video chat for telemedicine.

Pricing unstated
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By Misha Catalano, Founder & Lead Software AnalystLast reviewed 23 Aug 2026
Data verified 19 Jul 2026

What is Telehealth Software?

Telehealth software enables healthcare providers to deliver medical consultations, therapy sessions, and clinical services remotely through video, audio, and secure messaging. These HIPAA-compliant platforms provide encrypted video conferencing with clinical-grade reliability for real-time patient-provider interactions. Virtual waiting rooms manage patient queues with estimated wait times and pre-visit documentation. Clinical documentation tools capture visit notes, assessments, and treatment plans during or after telehealth encounters. E-prescribing integration sends prescriptions directly to pharmacies following telehealth consultations. Patient intake forms collect medical history, current symptoms, and insurance information digitally before the visit. Remote patient monitoring integrates with connected devices to track vital signs, chronic condition metrics, and post-surgical recovery between visits. Billing and coding support generates appropriate telehealth-specific CPT codes and handles insurance claim submission for virtual visits.

Key Features to Look For

HIPAA-Compliant Video

Provides encrypted video conferencing meeting healthcare privacy and security standards.

Virtual Waiting Room

Manages patient queues with wait times and pre-visit documentation collection.

Clinical Documentation

Captures visit notes, assessments, and treatment plans during telehealth encounters.

E-Prescribing

Sends prescriptions directly to pharmacies following virtual consultations.

Remote Patient Monitoring

Integrates with devices to track vital signs and chronic condition metrics remotely.

Telehealth Billing

Generates telehealth-specific CPT codes and handles insurance claim submission.

How Much Does Telehealth Cost?

Telehealth platform pricing varies by practice size and features. Doxy.me free for basic video visits. Teladoc Health for enterprise at custom pricing ($50,000–$500,000/year). Amwell at $200–$1,000/provider/month for health systems. SimplePractice (therapy-focused) at $49–$99/month. EHR-integrated telehealth: Epic MyChart Video Visit (included with Epic), athenahealth Telehealth at $200–$500/provider/month. Most small practices spend $35–$100/provider/month; health systems invest $200–$1,000/provider/month.

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How We Evaluate Telehealth

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