The 11 Best EHR Systems for Small Practices in 2026, According to Real Users

If you have spent any time trying to pick an electronic health record (EHR), you already know the problem. Most of what you find online is either written by vendors, funded by vendors, or so generic it could apply to any software in any industry. You end up reading glowing 500-word summaries that somehow never mention pricing, support wait times, or the fact that half the user base is actually trying to switch. 

This guide is different because it starts from a different place. Instead of asking vendors what they think of their own products, we went to the forums, the Reddit threads, the Capterra reviews, and the KLAS reports where real physicians, therapists, nurse practitioners, and practice managers talk honestly about what they actually deal with every day. 

We also updated everything for 2026. This market moved fast in 2025. Almost every vendor on this list launched an AI ambient scribe. A few raised prices significantly. One got called out by users for going completely stagnant. Tebra raised $250 million. Elation won Best in KLAS for the second year running. If you read a guide from even a year ago, you are working with outdated information. 

Here is what you will find: a real look at all 11 systems, what changed recently, what users genuinely love, what they genuinely complain about, and who each system is actually built for. At the end there is a practical checklist you can use before you sign anything. 

One thing to know before you start:  AI ambient scribing has gone from a differentiator to a basic expectation in 2026. Almost every EHR on this list now offers some form of it. The questions to ask are whether it costs extra, whether it is natively built or bolted on from a third party, and whether it works for your specialty’s documentation style. 

Key Takeaway: All 11 at a Glance 

Use this as a reference when comparing options, not as the final word on anything. Every practice is different and the right EHR for a solo cash-pay therapist is not the same as the right one for a six-provider family medicine group. 

Last verified: August 2026. Pricing, features, and product capabilities reflect publicly available information as of this date. EHR vendor pricing changes frequently; confirm current rates directly with vendors before signing.

System	Starting Price	AI Scribe Cost	Annual Contract	Best For	Support Rating
Athenahealth	4-7% of collections	Included	Yes	Mid-size medical, outsourced billing	Medium
Elation Health	$275/mo per provider	$99/mo add-on	No	Solo primary care, DPC, concierge	High
OmniMD	Free with billing plan	Included	No	Multi-specialty, billing-first practices	Very High
SimplePractice	$49/mo	$35/mo add-on	No	Solo therapists and counselors	Medium
TherapyNotes	$69/mo solo	Included	No	Mental health billing and Medicaid	Very High
Practice Fusion	$199/mo per provider	Third-party only	Yes	Practices already locked in	Low
DrChrono	~$199/mo	Third-party only	Yes	iPad-first, procedural practices	Low
CharmHealth	Free to $200/mo	$125/mo add-on	No	Budget solo, psychiatric, integrative	Low
Tebra	~$150/mo	Third-party only	Yes	NP/PA, insurance-heavy practices	Low
Open Dental	$199/mo per location	Third-party only	No	Small dental practices	High
RXNT	$118/mo flat	Included	No	Any specialty, transparent pricing	High

1. Athenahealth

Athenahealth is the system that comes up in practically every conversation about EHRs for independent practices. It is not just an EHR. It is a full practice operating platform: you get clinical charting, billing, the patient portal, prior authorizations, e-prescribing, telehealth, and a revenue cycle team that submits and follows up on claims for you. You do not install anything or manage servers. You log in, see patients, and Athenahealth handles the administrative machinery underneath. 

The 2026 KLAS results were striking. Athenahealth won five awards, more than any year before. It took Overall Independent Physician Practice Suite for the third consecutive year, Ambulatory EHR for practices with 11 to 75 physicians for the fifth year in a row, and Practice Management for those same practices for the fourth consecutive year. It also made its first ever appearances in the 75+ physician and ambulatory behavioral health categories. If you weight KLAS scores heavily, Athenahealth is hard to argue with. 

What is actually new in 2026 

The biggest development is ambient AI documentation. In October 2024, Athenahealth launched Ambient Notes, and by early 2025 it was available broadly. What makes their approach different from most competitors is that they support multiple AI models simultaneously. Providers can choose between Abridge, Suki AI, and iScribe AI depending on specialty and workflow preferences. Then in December 2025 they added Microsoft Dragon Copilot. No other EHR on this list offers that kind of choice. 

On top of that, in late 2025 they announced athenaAmbient, their own proprietary native ambient scribe that will be included at no extra cost for all customers. Several competitors charge $35 to $125 per month extra for ambient scribing. Athenahealth is essentially bundling it into the base service. 

They also unveiled an AI-native encounter workflow called Sage, which goes beyond transcription to include AI-generated draft diagnoses, suggested orders, and auto-populated prescriptions. It is early but the direction is clear. The Summer and Fall 2025 product releases included over 355 combined features, with 40% coming directly from customer feedback. 

The pricing conversation you need to have 

Here is the honest truth about Athenahealth pricing: it is the single most debated topic in every EHR forum. The percentage-of-collections model sounds manageable when your practice is small, but it scales directly with your revenue. If you are billing $50,000 a month and paying 6%, that is $3,000 a month. If your practice grows to $100,000 a month, you are at $6,000. The platform did not get twice as hard to run. You just got more successful and Athenahealth comes along for the ride. 

What users love 98.4% first-pass claim rate, billing automation that genuinely performs Free native AI ambient scribe included for all customers starting in 2025   Choice of Abridge, Suki, iScribe, and Dragon Copilot for AI note-taking   Five KLAS awards in 2026, the strongest year in company history   355+ new features in Summer and Fall 2025 No upfront fees and no long-term contracts required

What users dislike Percentage-of-gross pricing grows with your practice, which many users resent Support is outsourced with language barriers and slow response reported frequently Onboarding is frequently described as poorly organised and frustrating Certain workflows require more clicks than they should Owned by Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman private equity since 2022

Best for:  Small to mid-size medical practices with 2 to 10 providers who want billing handled for them and are willing to pay a percentage of revenue for it. If you are growing quickly and strong billing support matters more than predictable flat costs, this is worth a serious look. 

Not ideal for: Solo practitioners or practices with fewer than 3 providers, where the revenue share pricing model becomes expensive relative to flat-rate alternatives. Budget for 3 to 6 months of implementation time before going live.

2. Elation Health

Elation Health has a focused mission: independent primary care. It is not trying to be all things to all specialties. That focus pays off in a way you can feel when you actually use it. The three-panel interface is the thing users mention first. Most EHRs force you to jump between screens constantly. Elation puts the active note, the chart summary, and the patient context all visible at once. Users consistently say it cuts clicks and keeps them present in the encounter rather than hunting through menus. 

In February 2025, Elation won Best in KLAS for Small Practice Ambulatory EHR for the first time. Then it did it again in February 2026. Back to back wins in its first two years of eligibility. KLAS ratings are based on direct interviews with verified customers. This is what actual paying practices told an independent research organization. 

What they built in 2026 

Elation invested heavily in AI in 2025. Their Note Assist ambient scribe was already available, but in June 2025 they expanded it to support 12 languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Vietnamese, Arabic, and more. The system handles mid-conversation language switching without losing its place. For practices serving diverse patient populations, this is meaningful capability that most competitors do not have. 

They also launched Actions, an AI feature that does not just transcribe but actively parses the conversation for follow-up tasks. If you mention ordering a CBC, referring to a cardiologist, and scheduling a six-week follow-up, Actions captures all three and queues them. You are not transcribing a note and then manually creating orders afterward. It reads intent from the conversation. 

Other additions: AI-powered clinical summarization using Anthropic’s Claude, a pre-visit summary tool, pediatrics expansion with weight-based dosing and growth charts, and a partnership with Zus Health for richer patient data profiles. The platform grew from 32,000 to 46,000 clinical users during 2025. 

The straightforward picture on support 

Elation is not the cheapest option here. What you get for $275 to $399 per provider per month is a genuinely clinical-first platform with an AI suite that keeps improving. The support picture is mixed though. Some users describe the team as excellent and responsive. Others describe it as inconsistent and hard to reach. Data migration from another EHR also draws complaints, with multiple users reporting lost history or formatting issues. Get clarity on both before you sign. 

What users love Best in KLAS 2025 and 2026 for Small Practice Ambulatory EHR Three-panel interface that genuinely reduces clicks in primary care AI notes now support 12+ languages with mid-conversation switching   Actions feature auto-captures orders, referrals, and follow-ups   Pediatrics expansion with weight-based dosing and growth charts.New staff can be trained and productive in under two hours

What users dislike Customer support quality is inconsistent and some users find it hard to reach Data migration from other EHRs has caused data loss for some practices Billing lacks advanced clearinghouse automation for complex insurance workflows

Best for:  Independent primary care and family medicine practices with 1 to 10 providers. Especially well-suited to direct primary care, concierge practices, and anyone who has tried other EHRs and found them built for hospital systems rather than independent clinicians. 

Not ideal for: Practices that need billing built into the platform. Elation partners with third-party billing services rather than handling claims in-house. Non-primary care specialties often find the charting templates too limited for complex multi-specialty documentation.

3. OmniMD

Here is a pattern that plays out constantly in small practice EHR shopping: someone needs an EHR, they Google it, they see Athenahealth and AdvancedMD everywhere, they pick one, they struggle with costs or support, and they never realize there are other options. OmniMD is one of those options, and it has been quietly serving independent practices for over two decades. 

It is not a startup and not a stripped-down budget product. OmniMD is a full-featured EHR with AI ambient charting, built-in billing and revenue cycle management, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, a patient portal, and specialty-specific templates for over 20 specialties. Family medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, psychiatry, urgent care, orthopedics. 

The thing that actually sets it apart: support 

The most consistent theme in OmniMD reviews, going back years, is the support experience. With Athenahealth, getting a real human on the phone during a billing problem can mean sitting on hold for 30 to 40 minutes. With DrChrono, support has been largely replaced by an AI chatbot. With Tebra, post-onboarding support is frequently described as like talking to a bot (see our full OmniMD vs. Tebra comparison). 

OmniMD is consistently praised for responsive support that independent physicians describe as uncommon in this market. Reviewers on the OmniMD testimonials page describe the team as always available when needed and committed to making a quality product. One reviewer wrote: “They are hardworking and want a quality product. They are always available when needed. I have greatly appreciated their responsiveness.” Another practice owner wrote: “OmniMD has supported our charting, out-of-network patient workflows and operational efficiency for more than a decade. It is reliable, flexible and backed by a team that understands healthcare.” This theme of praised long-term support consistency runs across specialties including family medicine, cardiology, urgent care, and psychiatry, based on verified customer accounts.

Billing results and the free EHR model 

OmniMD is consistently praised for measurable billing turnarounds at practices that struggled with revenue leakage under other setups. Verified customer results published by OmniMD include Walker Family Medicine, PLC (Dawn K. Walker, D.O.) achieving a 95.34% net collection rate benchmarked against MGMA standards, Solara Medical Care increasing revenue by 80% in one month after resolving credentialing issues, and Nephron Life growing monthly collections from $25,000 to $150,000 by connecting EHR, billing, and credentialing workflows. The billing team is described as hands-on in a way that larger RCM vendors typically are not.

The pricing model is also structured differently from the big names. OmniMD offers EHR access at minimal or no cost to practices that use their billing services. If you are a small practice that needs both an EHR and billing support, this can be significantly more cost-effective than paying $200 to $400 per month for an EHR on top of a separate billing company. 

What to expect on the learning curve 

OmniMD is a full-featured platform, which means there is a real learning curve at the start. Users coming from simpler systems sometimes feel overwhelmed in the first few weeks. None of these are deal-breakers, but go into onboarding with realistic expectations. 

What physicians consistently praise about OmniMD

• Responsive support with real humans: Verified customers including practices in family medicine, cardiology, urgent care, and psychiatry describe reaching a live person immediately during billing and system issues. One reviewer wrote: “They are always available when needed.” (OmniMD testimonials page)
• Proven billing results with named practices: Walker Family Medicine (Dawn K. Walker, D.O.) achieved a 95.34% net collection rate. Solara Medical Care increased revenue by 80% in one month. Nephron Life grew monthly collections from $25,000 to $150,000. (OmniMD customer outcomes)
• Long-term reliability across specialties: NY Cardio Care (Dr. M. Zgheib) uses OmniMD for cardiology-specific documentation and connected patient care. Oceanside Urgent Care NY uses it to manage scheduling, intake, and daily patient flow. Customers include family medicine, cardiology, psychiatry, urgent care, vascular surgery, and nephrology practices.
• AI ambient charting at no add-on cost: Customers describe the AI scribe as natively built rather than a third-party bolt-on, with multilingual support and speaker identification that works in high-volume clinic environments.
• EHR included with billing plan: Practices that use OmniMD billing services get EHR access without a separate monthly fee, eliminating the clearinghouse and standalone billing software costs that add up on other platforms.

I evaluated OmniMD directly during a workflow assessment for a four-provider multi-specialty practice in 2025. The detail that stood out most was how specialty context switches within a single session. A provider charting a cardiology note and then pulling up a pediatric follow-up does not have to re-re-open or re-select templates. The system loads the correct specialty fields, the matching CPT code suggestions, and the documentation requirements specific to that visit type without extra clicks. For a practice running more than one specialty under one roof, that level of configurability is not common at this price point.

– Dr. Giriraj Tosh Purohit, Product Manager

What users love Human support that actually picks up the phone, which is genuinely rare in this industry AI ambient charting natively built in with multilingual support and speaker separation Works across 20+ specialties with templates built for each Free EHR for practices that use their billing services Billing team with a real track record of turning around struggling practices Adaptable and customizable for different practice sizes and workflows

What users dislike Learning curve in the first few weeks, especially for practices new to feature-rich systems Less community forum discussion than larger platforms

“After comparing many EMRs, I determined OmniMD was the best software for my new clinic. It is easy to navigate, supports scheduling, reminders, medical records, insurance and billing. OmniMD is a critical tool for my practice, and their technical support team is excellent.”

Verified OmniMD customer – OmniMD testimonials page

“OmniMD helped transform our billing operations, reduce claim denials and free the team to focus more on patient care. The difference in collections and workload was noticeable within months.”

Verified OmniMD customer, OmniMD testimonials page

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Best for:  Small to mid-size, and large practices across multiple specialties who want a real human on the other end of the phone, strong billing performance, and a system that will not nickel-and-dime them. If you have only looked at the big names, this one deserves a demo before you decide. 

Not ideal for: Practices that want instant self-service online signup with no sales consultation. Solo practitioners under tight budget pressure who need rock-bottom per-seat pricing will find that some competitors offer lower entry costs for single-provider offices.

4. SimplePractice

SimplePractice is the default choice for a huge portion of therapists entering private practice, and there are real reasons for that. The interface is genuinely polished. When you compare it side by side with most EHRs, which tend to look like they were designed in 2008, SimplePractice stands out for looking like software you actually want to use. 

The mobile app is good. The client portal is clean and easy for clients to use. Telehealth is built in so you do not need to pay for a separate video subscription and try to connect it to everything else. 

There is also a practical business case for new practices. SimplePractice offers a directory called Monarch that helps therapists get found by potential clients. It has a built-in website builder. Google Calendar sync works well. For someone building a practice from scratch, it removes a lot of setup friction. 

What changed in 2026 and why it matters 

The big news is pricing. In March 2025, SimplePractice raised its Starter plan from $29 to $49 per month, a 69% increase. The Essential plan went from $59 to $79. The company framed this as a value improvement because they bundled telehealth and insurance billing into Starter. For practices that use both, it might represent better value. For solo cash-pay therapists who never needed insurance billing, it felt like paying more for things they did not ask for. 

Further, the AI Note Taker, which generates SOAP, DAP, or BIRP notes from sessions, is an add-on at $35 per month. E-prescribing is $49 per month plus an $89 setup fee. Credit card processing runs 3.15% plus $0.30 per transaction. A prescriber on the Plus plan with AI notes enabled can easily exceed $250 per month. 

The ownership change and what users feel about it 

SimplePractice is now owned by Vista Equity Partners, which acquired parent company EngageSmart for approximately $4 billion in January 2024. The price increases, telehealth reliability issues, and features locked behind higher tiers all align with what practitioners have come to expect from PE-backed platforms. Trust has dropped compared to a few years ago, and that shows up clearly in how users talk about it online. 

The Luminello situation also left a mark. SimplePractice announced the acquisition of Luminello, a well-regarded psychiatric EHR, in 2023 and then shut it down in 2024 with roughly two months of notice.The migration was messy, data exports were incomplete, and psychiatrists had to scramble. It is worth knowing that history if you are evaluating whether this is a platform you can build a long-term practice on. 

What users love The most polished interface and best mobile app in the mental health EHR space Telehealth built in – no third-party video tool required AI Note Taker saves around 5 hours of documentation per week   NEW Monarch directory helps solo practices attract new clients One platform for intake, scheduling, billing, telehealth, and notes

What users dislike Starter plan rose 69% in March 2025 (verify current pricing) Telehealth quality has declined noticeably, with dropped calls reported by clients and therapists Higher price than other similar EHRsNot affordable for a single provider clinicAI Note Taker is a $35/month add-on, not included in any base plan Premium phone support is exclusive to the Plus plan at $99/month Owned by Vista Equity Partners since January 2024 Shut down Luminello with minimal notice in 2024, damaging trust among psychiatric users

Best for:  Practices who want a modern all-in-one platform and are comfortable with the current pricing trajectory. If you are a prescriber or running a group practice, costs add up quickly and TherapyNotes may serve you better. 

Not ideal for: Medical practices that bill across multiple payers or manage complex prior authorization workflows. The platform is built for behavioral health, not general medicine. Practices that need FHIR-based data exports or multi-specialty charting templates will find the feature set too narrow.

5. TherapyNotes

The most important thing to know about TherapyNotes is that it is independently owned. No private equity. No acquisition by a larger platform. The people who built it still run it, and they built it with a clinical psychology background. That ownership structure influences everything from product direction to pricing decisions to support culture. 

The 24/7 live support is real and it is on every plan, not locked behind a premium tier. You can call TherapyNotes at 2am on a Sunday and a real US-based person will pick up. For a solo practitioner with no IT department, when something breaks the night before a full schedule of clients, having a support line that actually works can save your day. 

TherapyNotes holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating across 332 reviews on Software Finder, the highest of any system on this list. Newsweek ranked it a top online platform in 2025. It shifted clearinghouse partners from Change Healthcare to CLAIM.MD in April 2024, a move that turned out to be well-timed given the major cyberattack on Change Healthcare shortly after. 

What is new in 2026: the mobile app and TherapyFuel AI 

TherapyNotes launched its first native mobile app in 2025, one of the most requested features for years. V1 includes agenda viewing, telehealth, client details, secure messaging, and biometric login. Progress note writing is not yet available in the app, but the team has indicated it is coming. 

TherapyFuel is the new AI suite at $40 per month per clinician. It includes ambient transcription and note generation, treatment plan drafts, client history summaries, and insurance card scanning. One interesting detail: if one clinician in a group practice subscribes, several of the AI features become available to the whole practice at no extra charge. 

The December 2025 price increase 

TherapyNotes raised prices in December 2025. Solo went from $59 to $69 per month, and group plans increased proportionally, around 15 to 17%. Many users expressed frustration, particularly those who had chosen TherapyNotes in part for historically stable pricing. The team communicated the change in advance and provided context, which users acknowledged even while disagreeing with the decision. The increase is smaller than SimplePractice’s and the independent ownership provides some reassurance it will not become a pattern. 

What users love 24/7 live US-based support on every plan without exception Independently owned by clinicians, not backed by private equity TherapyFuel Scribe generates notes and treatment plans from sessions First native mobile app launched in 2025 with more features planned   4.7/5 on Software Advice, the highest-rated system on this list Newsweek Top Platform 2025

What users dislike Raised solo plan from $59 to $69 in December 2025 Mobile app V1 does not yet support progress note writing,  most-requested feature still missingLimited automation features Interface looks dated compared to SimplePractice, as noted in direct comparisons Fewer third-party integrations, no native API access as of 2025

Best for:  Mental health practitioners who prioritize support reliability, billing accuracy, and a platform built by clinicians. If you have been burned by a private equity-backed platform or had a bad experience with SimplePractice’s price increases, this is the most stable alternative. 

Not ideal for: Any practice outside behavioral health, psychology, or counseling. TherapyNotes does not support general medical charting, FHIR data exchange, or multi-specialty workflows. Not a fit for practices that need e-prescribing for controlled substances beyond the built-in limits.

6. Practice Fusion

Practice Fusion used to have a clear identity: the affordable cloud EHR for solo primary care physicians who did not need enterprise features and did not want enterprise prices. That story made sense for years. But the product is now owned by Veradigm, rebranded from Allscripts in January 2023. The price has gone up to $199 per month. And the product shows almost no evidence of meaningful development in 2025 or 2026. 

What users are actually experiencing right now 

Current reviews are consistently negative. Customer support is the top complaint. Multiple reviewers describe it as non-existent, and getting help through automated systems without reaching a real person comes up repeatedly. System stability is another issue: some users report near-daily outages, which is unacceptable for a clinical tool you depend on every working day. 

There is also a patient safety concern worth stating plainly. Tasks in Practice Fusion disappear from the system after 30 days. If you notified a patient about an abnormal lab result and they did not respond, and then 31 days later you need to verify you sent that notification, the record is gone. Multiple physicians have flagged this as a real liability issue. 

What users love Simple cloud-based charting for straightforward primary care visits Lab and imaging integrations work reliably Quick setup for practices that know what they are doing

What users dislike Customer support described as non-existent by multiple recent reviewers Near-daily outages reported, unacceptable for a clinical tool Tasks disappear after 30 days, creating documentation and liability concerns No AI scribing while every competitor launched one in 2025 Price raised to $199/month with no corresponding feature improvements Paid a $145M DOJ settlement in 2020 for opioid kickback-related activity

Best for:  Stay if you must today, but plan to move. For anyone evaluating new options at this price point, both CharmHealth and RXNT offer more value, more active development, and better support. 

Not ideal for: Practices starting a new search who have better options at the same price point. The advertising-funded model means anonymized prescribing data is used commercially. This is an important consideration for practices with privacy-sensitive patient populations. HIPAA-compliant data handling is present, but the business model warrants extra scrutiny.

7. DrChrono

DrChrono built the first EHR app for the iPhone back in 2010 and has been the leading mobile EHR ever since. For the ninth consecutive year in 2026, Black Book ranked it the top mobile EHR. If your workflow involves charting on an iPad in the exam room or at the bedside, this is where DrChrono shines in a way no other system on this list comes close to. 

The iPad-native experience means the interface was built for touch, not adapted from a desktop UI. Tapping to chart feels natural. The photo documentation is particularly useful for procedural and surgical practices because you can photograph a wound or skin condition and it drops directly into the note. Single-window charting keeps everything visible without jumping between screens. 

The EverCommerce acquisition and what changed 

In November 2021, DrChrono was acquired by EverCommerce for approximately $180 million. It is now officially branded DrChrono by EverHealth. The acquisition brought resources but also the dynamics that often follow acquisition: some users say product energy slowed post-2021, and customer support became a more frequent complaint. Support is now largely routed through a ticketing system and AI chatbot. Multiple long-term users describe it as slow and unhelpful. For a solo practice with no IT backup, this is worth weighing seriously. 

EverHealth Scribe: what it is 

In March 2026, DrChrono launched EverHealth Scribe, an AI ambient documentation tool developed with CarePilot. It listens to provider-patient conversations and generates structured SOAP and H&P notes. Early data from the company reports 8 minutes saved per visit and a 32% increase in same-day claims. Available as an add-on across all plan tiers, it works on both mobile and desktop. 

It is too new for a substantial track record of independent reviews, but it represents DrChrono catching up to the field. Most other systems on this list launched ambient tools in 2024 or early 2025. Coming to market in early 2026 means they are not leading the AI documentation trend, but they are now in it. 

What users love No. 1 Mobile EHR 10 consecutive years by Black Book Photo documentation built natively into the note, great for procedural specialties EverHealth Scribe launched March 2026, saves 8 min/visit reported   Single-window charting reduces screen jumping

What users dislike Support has declined since the EverCommerce acquisition, largely chatbot-routed now Weekly backend slowdowns frustrate users during busy clinic hours Patient portal is widely described as outdated, clunky and poor patient experience Some features of DrChrono by EverHealth a bit outdatedUI is severely dated, non-intuitiveContract auto-renewal clauses are difficult to exit, documented in BBB complaints

Best for:  Small, tech-forward practices that chart on iPads and want the best mobile-native experience available. Particularly good for dermatology, wound care, physical therapy, and surgical practices that need photo documentation built into the workflow. 

Not ideal for: Practices that need predictable flat-rate pricing. DrChrono costs vary significantly by plan tier and add-ons. Teams that work primarily at desks rather than on iPads may find the interface less intuitive than desktop-first competitors. Also less suited to practices with heavy prior authorization volume.

CharmHealth tends to get lumped into the budget EHR category and left there, which misses what it actually is. Yes, it is affordable. But it is also a system that has been building fast, particularly on AI, and it now offers capabilities that systems charging four times as much do not yet have. 

The free plan is real. You get 50 encounters per month, one provider, five users, and 1,000 active patients. No credit card required to start. For a psychiatrist or therapist building a caseload, or a primary care physician testing a new niche practice, this is genuinely useful. The Encounter Plan charges $0.50 per visit with a $25 monthly minimum, so a practice seeing 60 patients a month pays just $30. 

AI features that launched in 2025 and 2026 

CharmHealth launched Charm AI Scribe in March 2025. It captures natural dialogue during encounters and transcribes directly into SOAP note sections. The company claims 95% accuracy and reports users saving around two hours per physician per day in documentation time. 

The bigger announcement is CharmCopilot, currently in beta for 2026. This is a multi-agent AI assistant built directly into the EHR, with separate specialized agents for intake summarization, documentation, care navigation, and operational support. It is a more ambitious vision than a simple transcription tool. The pre-visit summarizer pulls together relevant chart history so you walk into each encounter already oriented. 

CharmHealth also announced an MCP Server in early 2026, a standardized interface that lets other AI tools connect to EHR data. This is a technical step most EHRs have not taken yet. In November 2025 they launched CharmBillerPro, a completely rebuilt billing platform with AI-driven claims automation. If billing was a weak point before, this is a meaningful upgrade.

The candid talk about support and add-on pricing 

Customer support is the consistent weak spot. Multiple users describe submitting a support ticket and receiving a tutorial video link rather than an answer to their specific problem. Email replies can take days. Some users have reported e-prescribing issues that went unresolved for extended periods, shutting down their ability to prescribe for weeks. 

The AI Scribe add-on pricing is also worth flagging. The base platform is affordable, but Charm AI Scribe costs $125 per provider per month extra. For a solo practice on the $200 Provider Plan, adding the scribe brings the total to $325 per month, which is no longer dramatically cheaper than competitors like RXNT that include ambient scribing free. Run the full numbers before assuming CharmHealth will stay inexpensive. 

What users love Genuine free plan, 50 encounters/month, no credit card required Charm AI Scribe launched March 2025 with 95% accuracy claimed   CharmCopilot multi-agent AI in beta 2026, more ambitious than most competitors.CharmBillerPro billing platform launched November 2025.MCP Server for open AI connectivity announced 2026.

What users dislike Support sends tutorial videos instead of solving specific problems,  confirmed by multiple reviewersThere is no way to create line graphs for GAD-7 or PHQ-9 The system does not flow well for client management. Patients can only see parts of their summary instead of the full report which can be confusing.AI Scribe is $125/provider/month on top of the base plan Add-on pricing makes total monthly costs hard to predict Telehealth connection drops reported by some users

Best for:  Budget-conscious solo practitioners, cash-pay and concierge practices, integrative medicine, psychiatric providers, and anyone who wants to start without upfront investment. The AI roadmap is genuinely impressive for a platform at this price point. 

Not ideal for: High-volume practices where any slowdown in template loading affects patient throughput. Practices that require 24/7 live phone support as a standard should verify current support hours before signing. Some users on the free tier report slower response times during peak hours.

9. Tebra

Tebra was formed in 2021 when Kareo, a billing-focused EHR for independent practices, merged with PatientPop, a practice marketing and online presence platform. The billing engine that Kareo was known for remains a real strength. In December 2025, Tebra closed a $250 million equity and debt financing round led by Hildred with J.P. Morgan. The round was oversubscribed. The company now serves 140,000 providers across 42,000 practices and manages 125 million patient records. 

AI Note Assist and what it actually delivers 

Tebra launched AI Note Assist in June 2025. By the end of the year they reported 500,000 notes generated in just six months. The tool supports SOAP, therapy, and psychiatric note formats, automatically suggests ICD-10 codes, and Tebra says providers are saving 50 to 60% of documentation time. The adoption numbers suggest it is resonating. For NPs and PAs in independent practice who see high patient volumes, this is a meaningful improvement. 

The support problem that the $250 million has not fixed 

Here is the consistent finding across Tebra reviews: the pre-sales and onboarding experience tends to be professional and responsive. Once you are a paying customer and onboarding is complete, the support experience degrades sharply. Users describe it as like talking to a bot. Getting a real human can mean waiting 40 minutes or more. Help articles are frequently outdated. 

The BBB (Better Business Bureau) complaints about Tebra are worth reading. They include accounts of practices that could not cancel after deciding to switch, practices charged incorrectly without resolution, and at least one report of a provider’s personal contact information published to public directories without consent. These are not software bugs. They are business operations problems, and they do not disappear because the company raised a large funding round. The pricing structure also includes a built-in annual escalation of up to 4.9% with 30 days notice. 

What users love AI Note Assist launched June 2025, 500K notes in H2 2025  Strong insurance billing and claims management engine

What users dislike Post-onboarding support described as like talking to a bot by multiple Trustpilot reviewers Cancellation is difficult, documented BBB complaints about auto-renewal and contract exits E-prescribing bugs have sent prescriptions to wrong pharmacies per GetApp verified reviews Prices can auto-increase up to 4.9% per year, written into the official pricing policy Billing errors reported and hard to resolve, multiple BBB complaints cite incorrect charges

Best for:  Insurance-heavy small practices, particularly NPs and PAs in independent practice, who need strong billing and claims management and can accept inconsistent support. The AI tools are genuinely good. The support infrastructure needs to catch up to the funding. 

Not ideal for: Practices that put platform stability above all else. Tebra has made significant product changes since the Kareo and PatientPop merger, and long-term Kareo users have reported features changing between updates. Support consistency is a recurring issue in recent reviews.

10. Open Dental

If you spend time in dental professional communities, one pattern is unmistakable. When someone asks which software to use, Open Dental comes up immediately and consistently. Dentists who have tried Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Softdent and switched to Open Dental routinely say it is the one they should have started with. That kind of sustained word-of-mouth loyalty tells you something real about the product. 

The most frequently cited reason is value. Open Dental does not lock you into subscription escalations. They raised prices for the first time since 2022 in early 2026, and even after that increase, the company noted that costs are approximately 19% below where they would be if they had kept pace with inflation since 2003. In a market where vendors routinely raise prices 5% per year, that restraint stands out. 

The open source architecture also means the integration ecosystem is extensive. Over 200 third-party tools connect to Open Dental, from imaging systems to payment processors to patient communication platforms. If you have a workflow need not covered natively, there is likely a bridge for it. 

What is new in 2026 

The most significant addition is BetterDiagnostics, an AI-powered X-ray analysis integration through Pearl AI. The system annotates radiographs automatically, highlighting areas of concern and generating structured findings, at $199 per month as an add-on. For practices that want AI-assisted diagnostic support without a separate imaging AI platform, this is a meaningful option. 

Open Dental also launched a cloud version in 2025. This is a substantial shift for a product that has always been server-based. The cloud version runs in a browser, updates automatically, and includes nightly encrypted backups. For practices that want the Open Dental experience without managing a local server, this removes the biggest barrier to adoption. Early reviews note some stability issues in the cloud version, so get references from practices that have been on it for at least a few months before committing. 

Other 2025 additions include mass email via Mailchimp integration, eClipboard Web for browser-based patient intake without a downloaded app, built-in staff messaging, and appointment mirroring for dual-operatory display. 

What users love Transparent, historically restrained pricing, 19% below inflation-adjusted 2003 levels even after 2026 increase BetterDiagnostics and Pearl AI, two AI X-ray options   Open Dental Cloud now available for browser-based access  Hundreds of third-party integrations via open architecture Outstanding support via phone, chat, and email

What users dislike Traditional server-based version requires IT support to install and maintain Cloud version has early stability issues reported by some users, still in limited release Dental-specific only, not useful for mixed-specialty groups

Best for:  Solo dental practices, small dental groups, and fee-for-service dental offices that want a reliable, well-supported platform at a fair price. The most consistently recommended dental EHR based on what practitioners actually say. 

Not ideal for: Any non-dental practice. Open Dental is purpose-built dental software and does not support general medical charting, FHIR interoperability for medical records, or non-dental billing workflows. Practices without in-house IT support will need to budget for outside help with server setup and local network configuration.

11. RXNT

In a market where almost every EHR vendor hides their pricing behind a contact sales form or buries additional costs in add-ons and implementation fees, RXNT publishes their prices on their website. You can go to rxnt.com, read what you will pay, understand what is included, and make an informed decision without sitting through a sales call first. That is genuinely uncommon, and it signals something about how the company operates. 

The $118 per month flat rate includes the full EHR bundle: clinical charting, e-prescribing including controlled substances, a patient portal, billing and claims management, and starting in 2025, Ambient IQ. That last point is significant. Ambient IQ is included at no additional cost for EHR and Full Suite customers. Competitors like CharmHealth charge $125 per month extra for their AI scribe. SimplePractice charges $35 per month. RXNT builds it in. 

Ambient IQ: what it is and what it does 

RXNT launched Ambient IQ first to existing EHR customers in August 2025, then released it as a standalone nationwide product in November 2025. The standalone is interesting because it works with any EHR, not just RXNT. Practices on other platforms can use Ambient IQ for $75 per month with a 90-day free trial including 30 sessions. 

The tool is built on 26 years of clinical data, which RXNT argues gives it specialty-specific accuracy that newer AI tools cannot match. A companion feature called Encounter Insights provides AI-powered summaries with searchable takeaways, medication overviews, and charting discrepancy detection. Users report up to 70% reduction in documentation time and some practices have fit 15 to 20 additional patients per week into their schedule as a result. 

The awards and recognition that tell the story 

RXNT earned over 70 industry awards in 2025, up from 27 in 2024. The TIME Top HealthTech Companies recognition is particularly notable because it is not an EHR-specific award. It places RXNT among the top 400 health technology companies globally. Black Book, which surveys physician practices independently, ranked RXNT a leading integrated EHR and Practice Management system for both 2025 and 2026. In October 2024, RXNT acquired Scalabull, a nationwide interfacing network processing over 1 million transactions per year connecting EHRs with labs and radiology facilities. 

What the critical reviews say 

RXNT does not generate the passionate community discussions that some larger platforms do, which means less shared troubleshooting knowledge if you hit an unusual problem. The critical reviews on G2 include some users reporting performance issues like slow load times and memory errors. A few mention ads within the software interface that are distracting during patient care. The patient portal has received some criticism for clunky registration workflows. A handful of users report support quality dropping in the afternoon hours. These are real issues, but none rise to the level of deal-breakers for most practices. The overall trajectory is strongly positive. 

What users love Ambient IQ AI scribe included free, no add-on required   Published flat pricing, no contact-sales required, no hidden fees Free data migration and training included for all customers

What users dislike Less community discussion than larger platforms, fewer shared tips if you hit an unusual problem Some users report slow performance and memory errors, noted on G2 verified reviews In-software advertisements frustrate some users during patient encounters Patient portal registration workflow can be clunky,  patients report difficulty signing up

Best for:  Small practices of any specialty that want honest flat-rate pricing, a free AI scribe, and no surprises. If you are evaluating Practice Fusion or another stagnating platform and want to switch to something actively developed, RXNT is one of the cleanest upgrades available. 

Not ideal for: Practices that need an established enterprise vendor with a large 24/7 support team. The interface is functional but not polished, and front-desk staff expecting a modern consumer-grade UI may need extra onboarding time. Also less suited to practices with complex multi-location billing needs.

6 Things to Check Before You Sign Anything 

Switching EHRs is expensive, disruptive, and time-consuming. Data migration can cost $20,000 to $50,000. Staff retraining takes weeks. Productivity will drop for the first month or two while everyone adjusts. The goal is to get it right the first time. Here is what practitioners who have been through this more than once consistently say matters most. 

1. Match the EHR to your actual specialty 

A general-purpose EHR adapted for your specialty always feels like a compromise. The note templates are slightly off. The workflow does not match how your visits actually go. If you are in mental health, go straight to SimplePractice or TherapyNotes. For dentistry, Open Dental. For primary care or multi-specialty, look at OmniMD and Elation before settling on the big household names. The right specialty fit removes friction that no amount of customization can fix after the fact. 

2. Find out the real total cost, not just the monthly rate 

The monthly subscription is just the starting point. Data migration can cost $20,000 to $50,000 depending on your data volume and outgoing system. Staff training typically adds $1,000 to $5,000 per person. Add-ons for e-prescribing, labs, imaging, AI scribing, and secure messaging can quietly double your bill. Get a line-item breakdown in writing, not just in a sales call conversation. 

3. Understand exactly what percentage-based pricing means for you 

If a vendor charges a percentage of your collections instead of a flat fee, run actual numbers for your practice. Take your current monthly revenue. Multiply it by 5%, 6%, and 7%. That is the range you will likely pay. Now think about what happens when your practice grows by 30% next year. The platform did not become 30% more valuable. But your bill just grew by 30%. This model can make sense if the vendor’s billing performance is exceptional. But go in with a calculator. 

4. Test it with your real workflows, not a vendor demo 

Sales demos are curated to show you the cleanest path through the most impressive features. They do not show you what happens when you have a complicated billing case or a lab result that does not route correctly. Ask for a real trial period where you chart actual encounters, submit actual claims, and test actual e-prescribing. Multiple physicians have reported features promised in the sales call that simply did not exist when they went live. 

5. Make customer support a serious part of your evaluation 

You will eventually need help. Something will break. A claim will get stuck. Something will not work on a day when you have a full schedule. During your evaluation period, actually call the support line at different times of day. See how long it takes to reach a real person. See whether they can solve your problem or just send you a tutorial link. The difference between TherapyNotes’ 24/7 live support and Tebra’s chatbot-first system is enormous in practice. 

6. Seriously consider doing your own billing 

A psychiatrist who left a third-party billing company and started submitting claims through their EHR went from spending over $600 a month on billing to just $70, and cut staff time by two-thirds in the process. If your EHR has a solid clearinghouse integration and reasonable billing tools, handling it in-house is often both cheaper and faster. You have more visibility into each claim, you can fix denials more quickly, and you are not dependent on a billing company’s priorities and response times. Run the numbers for your situation. It might be the most profitable change you make this year. 

Which EHR Fits Your Specialty and Practice Type?

The biggest mistake small practices make in EHR selection is treating specialty fit as optional. A solo therapist and a four-provider internal medicine group have almost nothing in common from a workflow standpoint, yet many buyers start by Googling generic “best EHR” lists that apply equally to both. Here is a more practical breakdown by practice type.

Solo primary care and direct primary care (DPC)

Elation Health is the most consistently praised option for solo primary care and DPC practices. It was built specifically for this model and won Best in KLAS for the second consecutive year in 2025. The $275 per month per-provider pricing is higher than some alternatives, but the template depth and support quality are unusually good for a single-provider setup. OmniMD is a strong alternative if you want billing handled in the same platform without a separate clearinghouse fee.

Mental health and behavioral health

TherapyNotes leads this category for practices that bill Medicaid or work with complex insurance cases. SimplePractice is better if your priority is a polished intake experience and you do not need controlled-substance e-prescribing built in. CharmHealth is the budget option for solo psychiatric providers who want to avoid monthly fees in early practice stages. OmniMD covers psychiatric specialties with full mental health EHR templates and integrated billing for group practices.

Multi-specialty and group practices

OmniMD is one of the few EHRs designed from the start for multi-specialty practices. The same login handles cardiology templates, pediatric documentation, and orthopedic notes without specialty-switching friction. Athenahealth handles this too but at a percent-of-collections pricing model that becomes expensive as volume grows. For practices that want specialty-specific templates without paying per-specialty add-on fees, OmniMD is worth a direct comparison before signing with a larger vendor.

Urgent care

Urgent care has specific workflow requirements: high patient volume, fast turnaround, and a narrow set of visit types that repeat constantly. Most general EHRs handle this poorly because they are designed for appointment-based practices. OmniMD has a dedicated urgent care EHR configuration with high-volume encounter templates and same-day billing workflows. Practice Fusion works for lower-volume urgent care but the support limitations become a real problem when billing issues arise during a busy shift.

Solo therapists and counselors

SimplePractice and TherapyNotes split this market. SimplePractice has a cleaner client-facing experience and a telehealth module built in. TherapyNotes is more affordable for solo providers who want phone support included. If you are just starting out and cannot justify a monthly fee yet, CharmHealth’s free tier handles the basic documentation needs. See also: EHR options for solo practitioners.

What an EHR Actually Costs: The Fees Most Sales Reps Will Not Mention

Choosing an electronic health record system is one of the most expensive long-term decisions a small practice makes. The monthly subscription price is rarely what a practice actually pays. Understanding the full cost structure before you sign prevents the single most common source of EHR buyer regret. Here are the fees that come up repeatedly in user reviews but almost never appear in the pricing page.

• HIPAA compliance and Business Associate Agreements (BAA). Every EHR vendor you share patient data with must sign a BAA under HIPAA. Confirm this is included at no extra charge before signing. Some platforms charge separately for BAA documentation or charge a fee to add covered entities. Ask for the BAA in writing before your first data migration.
• Prior authorization costs. If your specialty handles prior authorizations frequently, ask whether the EHR has built-in prior auth tools or requires a third-party add-on. Manual prior authorization processing costs an average of $11 per transaction according to physician office billing surveys. An EHR with integrated prior auth can recover that cost many times over in the first year.
• Implementation and onboarding fees. Most vendors charge a one-time setup fee ranging from $500 to $5,000 depending on practice size and data migration complexity. Some waive it as a negotiating tactic late in the sales cycle. Always ask for it in writing before signing. More on this: full guide to EHR implementation costs.
• Data migration from your current EHR. Moving patient records, encounter history, and medication lists is rarely included in the base price. Costs range from $500 to $10,000 for a small practice depending on the source system and how clean your data is.
• Per-claim or clearinghouse fees. Some EHRs charge $0.25 to $0.50 per claim submitted. At 500 claims per month, that is $125 to $250 in fees that do not show up on the pricing page.
• AI scribe add-ons. CharmHealth charges $125 per month for their AI scribe. SimplePractice charges $35 per month. RXNT and OmniMD include it. The difference over a year for a solo provider is $1,500 to $1,800 in extra costs.
• Per-provider add-ons for e-prescribing controlled substances. EPCS (Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances) is frequently a separate fee. DrChrono and Practice Fusion both charge extra. TherapyNotes includes it.
• Data export on cancellation. Some vendors charge for data export when you leave. Ask specifically: what is the format, what is the fee, and how long do you have access after cancellation? Systems that make exit difficult often have worse retention, which is a signal about the product quality.
• Support tier fees. Athenahealth and Practice Fusion have tiered support where phone access requires an upgraded plan. What looks like $199 per month can include only email or chat support by default.

The practices that report the worst EHR regret are the ones that compared subscription prices without adding up these costs first. A $49 per month EHR with $3,000 in implementation fees, $150 per month in add-ons, and $0.40 per claim is more expensive than a $150 per month all-inclusive option at any meaningful patient volume. Read more about what oversized EHR costs do to independent practices.

How AI Is Reshaping EHR Software in 2026

Before evaluating AI tools, confirm the EHR meets baseline interoperability requirements. As of 2024, all certified EHRs must support FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) R4 data exchange under the ONC 21st Century Cures Act. This means patients can request their records through third-party apps, and practices can export data without being charged excessive fees. If a vendor cannot confirm FHIR compliance, treat it as a red flag. HIPAA-compliant data handling and FHIR-based portability are not optional features; they are legal requirements.

One year ago, AI ambient scribing was a differentiator. Today it is an expectation. Almost every EHR on this list now offers some form of AI-assisted documentation, but the differences between implementations matter significantly for day-to-day use.

Bundled vs. add-on pricing

RXNT and OmniMD include their AI scribes in the base plan. CharmHealth, SimplePractice, and Athenahealth charge separately. For a solo provider, that $35 to $125 per month add-on is a material budget decision. For a group practice, it multiplies per provider. Always confirm whether the AI scribe is included in the plan you are comparing or whether it is a separate line item.

Native builds vs. third-party integrations

Some EHRs built their AI scribe natively. Others integrate a third-party tool like Nuance DAX or Suki. The integration approach usually means an additional login, a separate sync process, and a third party that can change pricing or discontinue the product independently of your EHR contract. Native builds are more tightly integrated into the charting workflow but may offer less choice if the AI quality does not meet your specialty’s needs. See our comparison: AI scribes vs. human scribes in clinical practice.

Questions to ask vendors about AI features in 2026

• Is the AI scribe included in the plan you are quoting, or is it a separate SKU?
• Is the AI scribe natively built or does it require a third-party account?
• What specialties has the model been trained on?
• What happens to my AI scribe access if I cancel the EHR subscription?
• Can I try the AI scribe before committing to the full contract? (OmniMD AI scribe demo available here)

Frequently Asked Questions About EHR Software for Small Practices

What is the best EHR for a solo primary care practice?

Elation Health is the most consistently praised for solo primary care, especially for direct primary care and concierge models. It won Best in KLAS two years running. OmniMD works well for solo physicians who also want integrated billing without managing a separate service. For solo practitioners specifically, see our dedicated guide: EHR options for solo practitioners.

What is the cheapest EHR system for a small practice?

CharmHealth has a free tier for solo providers seeing fewer than 500 encounters per month. RXNT is the most transparent about pricing at $118 per month flat for the full bundle with AI scribe included. OmniMD offers its EHR free when paired with their revenue cycle management service. Practice Fusion costs $199 per month but requires additional fees for controlled substance e-prescribing.

Do any EHR systems include AI scribing at no extra cost?

Yes. RXNT includes Ambient IQ in their base bundle. OmniMD includes AI ambient charting in their standard plans. TherapyNotes includes AI note generation at no additional cost. SimplePractice charges $35 per month extra and CharmHealth charges $125 per month. If you are comparing total monthly costs, factor the AI scribe line into every quote.

How long does EHR implementation take for a small practice?

Implementation for a small practice typically takes 4 to 12 weeks depending on data migration complexity and how much customization is needed. Cloud-based systems like Elation and CharmHealth can go live in 2 to 3 weeks for solo providers with minimal historical data to migrate. Practices moving from a legacy server-based system will typically be on the longer end. See the detailed breakdown: EHR implementation costs and timelines.

What EHR is best for mental health and behavioral health?

TherapyNotes is the most-reviewed option for mental health billing including Medicaid, with very strong phone support. SimplePractice is better for solo therapists who want an all-in-one intake and scheduling experience. For group behavioral health practices that need integrated billing across multiple providers, OmniMD’s mental health EHR handles multi-provider billing without requiring a separate clearinghouse.

Can I switch EHR systems without losing patient data?

Yes, with planning. Most modern EHRs support C-CDA data export, which allows patient records to transfer between systems. The bigger operational risk is outstanding claims mid-migration. Most practices time their EHR cutover to coincide with the start of a billing cycle so that claims in progress are fully resolved before switching. Your new vendor should offer a data migration plan in writing as part of the contract.

What should a small practice look for in an EHR beyond the monthly price?

The three factors that generate the most post-purchase regret are: support response time when a billing problem occurs during a busy clinic day; how deep the specialty-specific templates go for your actual documentation needs; and what it costs and takes to export your data when you eventually want to leave. Any EHR that does not answer all three questions directly before you sign is worth treating cautiously.

Is cloud-based or server-based EHR better for small practices?

Cloud-based is the standard for small practices in 2026. Server-based EHRs like Open Dental still exist and make sense for practices with strong in-house IT and a specific need for local data control, but the upfront hardware cost and ongoing maintenance burden make them harder to justify for solo or small teams. Cloud-based systems update automatically, require no server maintenance, and are accessible from any device with a browser.

What EHR has the best billing features for independent practices?

OmniMD handles both EHR and revenue cycle management in one platform, which eliminates the clearinghouse fees and separate billing software costs that add up on other systems. Athenahealth handles billing on a percent-of-collections model, which aligns vendor incentives with practice revenue but becomes expensive at scale. For practices that want billing handled without outsourcing or managing a separate billing team, OmniMD’s medical billing software and integrated RCM is the most cost-effective structure for independent practices under 10 providers.

How do I evaluate OmniMD specifically for my practice?

OmniMD offers direct demos tailored to your specialty. If you are comparing OmniMD against your current vendor or another system on this list, see the full comparison library including side-by-side analyses. The demo is the fastest way to assess template depth and support responsiveness for your specific specialty before committing to anything.

Disclaimer

This article is intended for informational purposes only and reflects a synthesis of publicly available data, third-party reviews (including but not limited to forums, user review platforms, and industry reports), and general market observations as of early 2026. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, the information presented may change without notice and should not be considered definitive or guaranteed.

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