# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-10-01

## In short

On 2026-10-01, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 14 brands; the first six, in order, were SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Doxy.me, TheraPlatform, Upheal and Healthie.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-10-01 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 14 |
| Sources cited | 6 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-01 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-10-01
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-01 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Assuming you mean software you'd run your own practice on (not a marketplace that sends you clients - different list, flagged at the end). Here's what I'd actually recommend, in order:
> 
> ## 1. SimplePractice - the default pick for most solo practices
> All-in-one EHR: HIPAA-compliant video on every plan, client portal where clients book/intake/pay/message, notes, billing. Best polish and the easiest to get running in a weekend. Downside: it's the pricier option, and the add-ons (claim filing, Monarch listing) creep up. Video includes waiting rooms, screen sharing, and a whiteboard - genuinely useful for kids and couples work.
> 
> ## 2. TherapyNotes - if you're insurance-heavy
> Same compliance baseline (plus HITRUST certification), but stronger on the revenue side: better claim scrubbing, faster ERA posting, real denial management. Slightly cheaper. The interface looks a decade older than SimplePractice's - that's the trade. If a third or more of your caseload is in-network, this is the better business decision.
> 
> ## 3. Doxy.me - if you just need video and nothing else
> Free tier that *includes a signed BAA*, which makes it the only legitimately free HIPAA option worth naming. No EHR, no bil

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimplePractice | recommended |
| 2 | TherapyNotes | mentioned |
| 3 | Doxy.me | mentioned |
| 4 | TheraPlatform | mentioned |
| 5 | Upheal | mentioned |
| 6 | Healthie | mentioned |
| 7 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 8 | Google | mentioned |
| 9 | Google Meet | mentioned |
| 10 | Grow Therapy | mentioned |
| 11 | Alma | mentioned |
| 12 | Headway | mentioned |
| 13 | Talkspace | mentioned |
| 14 | BetterHelp | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes (other)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/best-ehr-for-private-practice (other)
- https://www.upheal.io/blog/best-teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists (vendor)
- https://docresponse.com/blog/therapynotes-vs-simplepractice/ (other)
- https://therapyhipaahub.com/best-telehealth-platforms-therapists/ (other)

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