DrChronovs
Kareo


Kareo: Now part of Tebra, serves small clinics with flat-fee subscription model and integrated practice management and patient engagement.

All-in-one medical practice management and EHR platform
As of 30 August 2026, DrChrono's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. DrChrono is a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform designed for healthcare practices of all sizes, offering appointment s. Softwr lists it under Healthcare. DrChrono is made by DrChrono Inc, launched in 2009, available on iOS, Web.
Overview
DrChrono is a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform designed for healthcare practices of all sizes, offering appointment scheduling, billing, and patient engagement tools.
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Pricing
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Prometheus
On request
Hippocrates
On request
Apollo
On request
Apollo Plus
On request
Capabilities
Electronic Health Records
Appointment Scheduling
Medical Billing
ePrescribing
Patient Portal
Telehealth
Labs
Integration with Labs
Pharmacies
Integration with Pharmacies
Clearinghouses
Integration with Clearinghouses
HIPAA
HIPAA security feature
SOC2
SOC2 security feature
Cloud deployment
Supports cloud deployment
Answered, with sources
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DrChrono is built primarily for Apple devices, with a native iPad app and iOS mobile app. Android users are limited to web browser access without full mobile functionality.
SourceYes. DrChrono combines EHR, practice management, and medical billing into one platform. However, billing features are only available in higher-tier plans, and users report unreliable claims processing.
SourceDrChrono uses four pricing tiers (Prometheus, Hippocrates, Apollo, and Apollo Plus) but does not publish pricing. Costs vary by provider count and add-ons. Interested users must contact sales for custom quotes.
SourcePatient messaging is available but only as an add-on feature with additional costs beyond the base subscription.
SourceYes. DrChrono includes integrated ePrescribing capabilities built into the platform for prescription management.
SourceBehind it
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