What is the best EMR for a solo practice in 2026?
The best EMR for a solo cash-pay practice is one that launches in a single afternoon, runs without a training session, includes every feature at one flat price, and does not add cost when a second provider eventually joins. Brooke is $99 a month per location with unlimited providers, unlimited appointments, and no contracts — designed to run a solo practice from day one and scale without a pricing change.
How long does it take to set up Brooke for a solo practice?
Most solo practitioners are up and running the same day. Onboarding covers scheduling setup, intake form configuration, payment collection, and migration of existing patient records. No implementation fee and no training sessions required. Live support is available from onboarding through the first weeks of use.
Does Brooke charge more when a solo practice adds a second provider?
No. Brooke charges $99 a month per location regardless of how many providers or staff accounts are on the platform. A solo practice that adds a second provider, a nurse, and a front desk coordinator continues to pay $99. The price never changes based on team size.
Is there an appointment cap for a solo practice on Brooke?
No. Brooke has no appointment caps at any price level. A solo practitioner running 30 appointments a week pays the same $99 as one running 10. The platform does not limit how many patients a solo practice can see.
Can a solo practice run Brooke without a front desk or admin staff?
Yes. Brooke is designed to run with minimal administrative support. Online booking handles patient scheduling 24/7. Automated intake forms are sent and returned before the appointment. Checkout runs in the same screen as the chart. A solo practitioner can manage the full patient flow without a dedicated admin role.
What happens to the Brooke price when a solo practice grows?
Nothing. The price stays at $99 per location. Whether the practice goes from one provider to two, or from two to five, the software bill does not change. Growth is not taxed by the platform.
Does Brooke work on mobile for a solo practitioner who moves between locations?
Yes. Brooke works on iPad, iPhone, and desktop with the same login. A solo practitioner who sees patients at a clinic in the morning and a rented suite in the afternoon accesses the same platform and the same patient records from any device.
What cash-pay specialties can a solo practitioner run on Brooke?
Brooke supports solo practitioners across eight specialty areas: medical aesthetics, weight loss, hormone therapy, ketamine therapy, regenerative medicine, IV hydration, functional medicine, and wellness and longevity. Any cash-pay solo practitioner who documents treatments, tracks inventory, and collects payment directly can run on Brooke.
Can a solo practice migrate from another EMR to Brooke for free?
Yes. Brooke migrates patient records, consent forms, and treatment history from any current system at no cost. A solo practitioner switching platforms does not have to rebuild their patient database from scratch.
Is there a contract for solo practices using Brooke?
No. Brooke has no contracts. Solo practices pay month to month and can cancel anytime. The only thing keeping a practice on Brooke is whether the platform earns the renewal each month.
Does a solo practice get the full Brooke platform or a stripped-down version?
The full platform. There is no solo tier with fewer features and no upgrade required to unlock anything. A solo practice gets unlimited appointments, full GFE compliance tools, treatment
records with injection mapping, inventory management, checkout and payments, and live reporting — all at the $99 flat price.
How does a solo practice handle patient retention without admin staff?
Brooke sends automated rebooking reminders and follow-up messages that keep patients returning between visits without any manual work from the practitioner. Rebooking rate reporting shows what percentage of patients are scheduling return visits, so a solo practitioner knows their retention number without running a report or checking a spreadsheet.