Empower EMR vs Rehab Guru

Empower EMR is outpatient physical therapy software that combines clinical documentation, scheduling, billing and patient access tools. Customizable templates, patient charts, electronic records, e-faxes, compliance alerts and reporting support PT documentation and outcomes. Scheduling includes automated email and text reminders, multi-location views and a wait-list that can fill openings. Billing features include claim scrubbing, financial reporting and an integrated clearinghouse. Through the patient portal, patients can register online, schedule appointments, complete intake forms and check in at a kiosk. Marketing and reputation tools use patient engagement and review requests to support retention and referrals. AI Premium Plus adds unlimited AI documentation scribe and guidance, including note writing and real-time compliance guidance. Empower EMR runs in a web browser and is listed for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. The company describes it as modular for practices of any size, while identifying outpatient private practices as its focus rather than inpatient or hospital practice. Pricing is available on request, and the product has no free plan.

Rehab Guru combines clinic management, exercise prescription and a built-in CRM for clinicians and exercise professionals. Its library provides over 6,000 exercises and more than 280 pre-made templates, while clinicians can remotely monitor adherence, outcomes, pain, wellness and RPE. Clinic tools include appointments, invoicing, online payments, treatment notes, patient forms and telehealth. Browser-based telehealth supports individual and group video calls without downloads. Therapist and client apps are available on iOS, Android and the web, with device synchronization. Listed integrations include Cliniko, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Nookal, coreplus, Scan.com and Strength by Numbers; enterprise integrations can connect through FHIR, HL7 or Redox Engine. The Free plan supports six clients but excludes add-on modules such as bookings, payments, notes and forms. Basic is £10/user/mo; Pro is $20 a month. A 30-day Pro trial is offered without a credit card upfront.