About PrivatePracticeTech
I'm a board-certified internal medicine physician running a solo practice in the suburbs. Three years ago, I left a multi-specialty group to go independent, and the technology decisions I had to make in those first months were overwhelming. Which EMR? Which billing service? Which phone system? Which of the 400 patient communication platforms that all claim to be different?
I made a lot of expensive mistakes. I signed contracts I shouldn't have signed. I paid for tools I didn't need. I stacked platforms on top of platforms until my practice had more software logins than patients. Then I started cutting, consolidating, and keeping track of what actually worked and what was just well-marketed bloatware.
PrivatePracticeTech is the site I wished existed when I started. It's a collection of honest reviews, real cost breakdowns, and opinionated recommendations from someone who has actually used these tools in a real practice with real patients and real bills to pay.
What This Site Is
- Personal experience. Every tool reviewed here is one I've personally used in my practice. I don't review based on demos or marketing materials.
- For solo practitioners. A tool that's great for a 50-provider group might be terrible for a solo doc. I evaluate everything through the lens of independence, affordability, and low overhead.
- Opinionated. I have strong views about what works and what doesn't. You might disagree, and that's fine. But you'll always know where I stand.
- Transparent about costs. I publish my actual monthly technology spend. No rounding, no hiding subscription fees in vague categories.
What This Site Is Not
- Sponsored. No vendor has paid for a review or influenced a rating. If that ever changes (it won't), I'll disclose it.
- Comprehensive. I'm one doctor with one practice. My experience is relevant but not universal. Your specialty, patient population, and work style may lead to different conclusions.
- Medical or financial advice. This is a technology review site. Consult your own advisors for clinical and financial decisions.
Contact
I read all emails. If you're a solo doc who wants to compare notes on tools, or if you've found something great that I should test, I want to hear from you. Reach out at hello@privatepracticetech.com.
If you're a vendor who wants me to review your product, send me a free trial or a demo account. I'll test it in my actual practice for at least a month before writing anything about it. I don't accept payment for reviews, I don't guarantee positive coverage, and I'll publish the review whether you like what it says or not.