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10 Best CRMs for Family Practices

Alex WalzSenior Software Engineer

Explore the top 10 CRM tools, including Podium's offerings, to streamline patient relations in your family practice.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools are integral to fostering effective relationships with patients in your family practice. Integrating these tools not only streamlines your administrative tasks but also creates an environment where every patient feels prioritized and valued. Here at Podium, we understand the importance of implementing the right CRM tools for your practice. So, we’ve curated this list of the top 10 CRM tools recommended for family practices.

1. Zoho

Zoho’s CRM is a holistic solution that allows you to connect with your patients on multiple channels. Zoho is scalable, customizable, and designed to simplify the management of your patient interactions. Whether it’s booking appointments, patient follow-up, or organizing doctor schedules, Zoho covers it all.

We recommend Zoho’s CRM for its flexibility and assortment of features suited for family practices. Its impressive affordability and excellent customer support are just the cherry on top.

2. Podium Inbox

The Podium Inbox tool is an all-in-one inbox that consolidates messages across different platforms into a single streamlined view. It allows you to assign tasks, respond to reviews, and instantly answer queries without leaving the app.

If you’re wondering why we recommend Inbox for your family practice, it’s simple. Speed and efficiency are critical in the healthcare industry. Amidst your hectic schedule, having a unified inbox gives your team the ability to coordinate patient communications and provide timely responses.

3. Apptivo

If you’re looking for an integrated suite of applications, you should consider Apptivo. It helps you organize and manage everything from scheduling patient appointments to nursing rosters and patient follow-up messages.

Our recommendation of Apptivo is largely due to its inbuilt functionalities that help you unify all your operations in one platform. This saves time, offering a seamless experience to your patients.

4. Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a highly efficient CRM tool known for its seamless integration with other Microsoft applications. This tool offers not only a patient management solution but also many customization options to fit your practice’s needs.

We recommend Microsoft Dynamics 365 because of its robust features and interoperability, which can be a valuable asset to a family practice striving to provide seamless care.

5. Salesforce Health Cloud

Salesforce Health Cloud is more than just a CRM tool, it’s a healthcare-specific platform that allows you to maintain EHRs, patient records, and personalized treatment routines.

The reason we recommend the Salesforce Health Cloud is its in-built capacity to centralize, analyze, and mobilize patient data to provide personalized care experiences. It’s truly a CRM tool tailored for the healthcare industry.

6. Keap

Formerly known as Infusionsoft, Keap is an excellent choice for smaller family practices. It’s an all-in-one tool including CRM, email marketing, and staff productivity tools.

We recommend Keap for its capability to streamline different aspects of your business. For a small size family practice, Keap can be an ideal solution that offers value on a budget.

7. Freshsales

Freshsales, by Freshworks, simplifies customer relationships with AI-based analytics, and built-in phone and email features. It offers a 360° view of your patients, helping you provide faster and more personalized services.

We recommend Freshsales for its user-friendly interface and other robust features. It’s ideal for enhancing patient management with minimum effort.

8. ActiveCampaign

ActiveCampaign focuses on smart automation and customer experiences. It allows you to automate many aspects of your patient relationship including emails and SMS marketing.

We recommend ActiveCampaign for its concentration on automating, organizing, and scaling up patient engagement, making it a strong choice for family practices.

9. Pipedrive

Pipedrive is designed to make your life easier. It helps to cut down on administrative tasks, offering an intuitive and visual platform that can be quickly implemented into your workflow.

We find Pipedrive especially useful for its simplicity and visual interface that helps you focus on making patients feel cared for without the stress of a complicated system.

10. Podium Webchat

Podium Webchat helps you connect instantly with your patients via your website and continue the conversation through text.

Using Webchat can enhance your patient experience by providing real-time assistance and easy access to information. It can bring a sense of immediacy and comfort to your patient experience, which is a crucial aspect of family practices.

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Patient engagement and management are key to success. Utilizing these CRM tools can significantly improve your workflow and patient relations. The right CRM tools, such as those in Podium’s suite, allow you to communicate with your patients effectively, manage your tasks smoothly, and ultimately provide a better healthcare experience.

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