Why Google?
Why would you want to use Google Workspace - which admittedly is not designed to be an EHR - as an EHR??
Glad you asked.
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Workspace is affordable.
Starting at $7/month, you won't find a cheaper option outside of a pencil and paper. Sure, you can add more features and frills at a higher cost - but $7/month is actually enough to run a practice on (certainly a solo practice)! For $7 a month you get:
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e-mail
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secure document storage (i.e., your notes)
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unlimited forms (contact form, intake form, etc.)
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online calendar
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secure telehealth platform (Google Meet)
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and more!
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Workspace is HIPAA-compliant.
Google takes security seriously. They will sign a Business Associate Agreement (necessary for HIPAA compliance) with all paid (not free) users, and all the above services are covered under that. See their HIPAA implementation guide for more information.
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Workspace is simple and familiar.
It looks just like your regular Gmail, if you're a Gmail person. You won't need to train yourself or your staff at length on how to use it. And they have 24-hour support available for anything you might need help with.
If affordable is the name of your game, this option will give you access to a library of instructional videos showing you how to set up Google Workspace on your own. Request a new video at any time!
If you're more of a "just do it for me" kind of person, I can help with that too. I'll set everything up for you so all you have to do is start using it!