# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (medical clinics) on 2026-10-06

## In short

On 2026-10-06, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for medical clinics". It named 9 brands; the first six, in order, were Doxy.me, SimplePractice, Healthie, Updox, Teladoc Health and Epic.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for medical clinics |
| Asked on | 2026-10-06 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 9 |
| Sources cited | 11 |
| Audience | medical clinics |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-06 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-medical-clinics-2026-10-06
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-06 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> The honest answer is that "best" splits by what kind of clinic you are, because these products aren't really competing with each other. Here's who I'd actually name, in order:
> 
> ## If you're a small or mid-size independent clinic (the most common case)
> 
> **1. Doxy.me** - Still my default first recommendation for clinics that just need secure video bolted onto an existing EHR. Browser-based, no app download for patients, virtual waiting room, BAA included even on the free tier. Paid plans run roughly $29-$42/provider/month, and they cut pricing in 2026. If your front desk is non-technical and your patients skew older, this is the lowest-friction option that exists. Weakness: it's a video tool, not a practice system - no scheduling, billing, or charting.
> 
> **2. SimplePractice** - The right call if you're a behavioral health, therapy, or counseling practice. Telehealth is baked into a full practice-management stack (scheduling, notes, insurance billing, client portal), starting around $49/month. For solo and small group mental health practices it's effectively the category standard.
> 
> **3. Healthie** - Best fit for nutrition, dietetics, wellness, chronic care, and coaching-adjacent clinic

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doxy.me | recommended |
| 2 | SimplePractice | mentioned |
| 3 | Healthie | mentioned |
| 4 | Updox | mentioned |
| 5 | Teladoc Health | mentioned |
| 6 | Epic | mentioned |
| 7 | Amwell | mentioned |
| 8 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 9 | OmniMD | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://blog.doximity.com/articles/The-Best-Telehealth-Platforms-for-Doctors-in-2026-AI-Features-Workflow-Integration-and-Patient-Experience (vendor)
- https://www.sermo.com/resources/telemedicine-platforms/ (other)
- https://practicebetter.io/blog/best-hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://omnimd.com/blog/best-telehealth-software-for-clinics/ (vendor)
- https://www.capterra.com/p/158461/Doxy-me/pricing/ (review)
- https://costbench.com/software/telehealth/doxy-me/free-plan/ (other)
- https://costbench.com/compare/amwell-vs-teladoc-health/ (other)
- https://costbench.com/compare/amwell-vs-zoom-for-healthcare/ (other)
- https://www.selecthub.com/telemedicine-software/amwell-vs-teladoc-health/ (other)
- https://emitrr.com/blog/updox-pricing/ (other)
- https://www.capterra.com/p/136499/eVisit/ (review)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/telehealth-platforms/medical-clinics

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