Practice Management Software and EHR FAQ
Practice Fusion welcomes your questions about our unique free, web-based EHR! Read answers to our most commonly asked questions below or contact our team anytime for more information.
Is Practice Fusion’s EHR really free?
Yes, Practice Fusion’s Electronic Health Record is 100% free. There are absolutely no hidden costs for hardware, software, licenses, support, training, eprescribing, scheduling or lab integrations. Read more about our free business model.
Is support free too?
All Practice Fusion users have unlimited access to our support team for free. You can call, email or connect with us online any time at no cost. Connect to our support team today.
Will Practice Fusion always be free?
Practice Fusion will always be free. We are committed to our free model.
What can I do with Practice Fusion?
Practice Fusion works as a comprehensive practice management platform. Our free EHR includes charting, scheduling and billing. Plus, eprescribing, lab integrations and secure messaging. With a simple five minute set-up, you have free access all the features that come with comparable systems costing $40,000 or more. Read more about our EHR features.
Which physician specialties does Practice Fusion serve?
Any practice can use our free EHR. Our system is designed for flexibility and easy customization. Practice Fusion efficiency tools for over 30 specialties including family practice, obstetrics, oncology and psychiatry. View a full list of our EHR specialties.
How long does it take to get set-up with Practice Fusion?
Sign up and start charting online in just minutes with our exclusive ‘Live in Five™' program. We offer one-day data uploads and can assist you with setting up an entire practice in a single afternoon. Learn more about Live in Five.
What kind of hardware and computers do I need to get set-up with Practice Fusion?
All you need to get started is a computer with internet access. If you are able to watch videos online, your system is ready for Practice Fusion. Read a complete list of system requirements.
Will I be able to qualify for HITECH stimulus? How does that work?
Under the economic stimulus plan, physicians and practitioners can qualify for $44,000 or more in Medicare incentives for "Meaningful Use" of EHR. Practice Fusion’s EHR qualifies for this program and, since the system is free, allows you to pocket the incentives. Learn more in our stimulus center.
How many users can I have in my practice?
There are no limits on the number of users, records or patients you can have in your Practice Fusion EHR account. Our system will automatically grow with your practice.
Will I have ownership of my data?
Your practice always retains ownership of its data and you can export any time if needed.
Can I turn off the ads?
Practice Fusion’s ads are subtly placed and never pop-up. But if you decide that you don’t like the advertisements, you can switch to an ad-free license for $100 per month per practitioner at any time.
Is the system secure?
Security is our absolute top priority. Practice Fusion uses bank-level encryption and partners with salesforce.com, the largest HIPAA-compliant infrastructure in the world. Read more about our security systems.
