Medbridge SLP Software vs Tactus Therapy

Medbridge SLP Software combines clinician education, home programs, patient and caregiver resources, and engagement tools for speech-language pathology teams. Its SLP offering lists 1,100+ video-based continuing education courses, 700+ customizable exercises and techniques, and 170+ educational resources for patients and caregivers. Clinicians can assemble care plans from exercises and templates, then assign video activities for patients to use between visits. Patient and family education materials are available in customizable video and print formats designed for different health literacy levels. Continuing education includes accredited on-demand courses, live webinars, mobile learning, and guided specialty programs. The service is intended for rehabilitation teams in hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, and home health agencies. It runs on web, iOS, and Android, with clinician and patient apps, progress tracking, and custom activities. Medbridge says its EMR integrations can support single sign-on, program creation and assignment within an EMR, and access to patient profiles. Listed Student, Education, and Premium plans each cost $325 a year.

Tactus Therapy offers adult rehabilitation apps and a browser-based Virtual Rehab Center for practicing language, speech, cognition, and swallowing skills. The web service is intended for clinicians, healthcare organizations, universities, patients, and families. It includes interactive treatments using speech recognition, feedback, cues, and difficulty that adjusts during practice. Tactus says certified speech-language pathologists design treatments based on research and clinical best practices; swallowing treatments are available to clinicians only. Clinician plans include interactive treatments, handouts, documentation tools, and homework for up to 10 patients. Pro Yearly costs $22 a year, billed at $22 per month and paid annually ($264/year), plus applicable taxes. Pro Monthly costs $27 a month, plus applicable taxes. Group plans are paid annually and quoted on request. Separate iOS and Android mobile apps are one-time purchases ranging from $10 to $30 USD plus tax, with individual app prices varying. The Virtual Rehab Center works in a web browser on any device, while the standalone mobile apps are available for iOS and Android. Tactus Therapy is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was founded in 2011.