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Hinge Health vs Teladoc Health
Teladoc Health
Software
Virtual healthcare platform for telehealth and telemedicine
- From
- $89/visit
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Hinge Health pricing is value-based and negotiated through health plans and PBMs rather than published, requiring either individual enrollment or a business demo to learn cost; Teladoc Health does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
- They diverge on capability: Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy, Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hinge Health and Teladoc Health actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hinge Health | Teladoc Health |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $89/visit |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 2002 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Hinge Health
- Physical Therapy
- Strength Training
- Mental Health Support
- Pain Management
- Progress Tracking
- Coach Support
- Employers
Only in Teladoc Health
- Video Consultations
- Phone Consultations
- Messaging
- Prescription Services
- Mental Health
- Chronic Care
- EHR Systems
- Api support
Both cover
- Health Plans
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hinge Health
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
Teladoc Health
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hinge Health
- Pricing is value-based and negotiated through health plans and PBMs rather than published, requiring either individual enrollment or a business demo to learn cost
Teladoc Health
- Does not accept traditional Medicare or Medicaid, only Medicare Advantage and managed care plans
- Providers cannot prescribe DEA-controlled substances or certain medications including erectile dysfunction drugs
- Cannot handle medical emergencies; users must call 911 for emergency care
Pricing, plan by plan
Hinge Health
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Hinge Health review.
Teladoc Health
$89/visitNo published plan breakdown. See the Teladoc Health review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hinge Health if
- You need physical therapy.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want strength training.
Choose Teladoc Health if
- You need video consultations.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want phone consultations.
Questions people ask
- Is Hinge Health or Teladoc Health better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hinge Health starts at On request and Teladoc Health at $89/visit, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hinge Health or Teladoc Health?
- Hinge Health starts at On request and Teladoc Health at $89/visit.
- Does Hinge Health or Teladoc Health run on more platforms?
- Hinge Health runs on Web, Mobile. Teladoc Health runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Hinge Health best used for?
- Hinge Health is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
- What can Hinge Health do that Teladoc Health cannot?
- Hinge Health covers Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Mental Health Support, Pain Management. Teladoc Health covers Video Consultations, Phone Consultations, Messaging, Prescription Services. Both handle Health Plans, HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Teladoc Health: Does Teladoc work with traditional Medicare or Medicaid?
No. Teladoc only works with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, not traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicaid programs.
SourceTeladoc Health: How quickly can I get an appointment with Teladoc?
For ASAP visits, wait times are typically just a few minutes. For General Medical, most issues are resolved in 15 minutes or less.
SourceTeladoc Health: What medications can Teladoc providers prescribe?
Providers do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, erectile dysfunction medications, or certain other drugs. GLP-1 medications are only available through Primary Care or Condition Management programs.
SourceTeladoc Health: What is the cost of Teladoc visits without insurance?
General Medical visits cost 89 USD per visit without insurance. Other services like dermatology and mental health vary by service type.
SourceRelated pages
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