Clinic-Assist vs Zanda: The Best Alternative to Clinic-Assist for Allied Health Practitioners
What's the difference between Clinic-Assist and Zanda?
A practice management system can change the way you operate your clinic, so choosing the best one for your business is an important decision. Although Clinic-Assist and Zanda are both great options, we've highlighted some key differences which you should be aware of.
In a nutshell, if two-way communication and robust integrations are important in your practice, as well as a waitlist function to fill cancellations, then Zanda will be the best option for you. Particularly if your clients are mostly based outside of the UK – see below to find out why.
Clinic-Assist vs Zanda: Top highlights
Waitlist to effortlessly fill cancellations
Cancellations are inevitable for health practices, but they shouldn't cause extra work or allow time to be wasted. They can occur for many reasons; maybe your client's availability has changed, or they simply no longer require their appointment. To ensure there is no financial loss, cancellations would usually be followed up with manual outreach, by either yourself or your team, which is extremely time-consuming.
Zanda eliminates any stress, and saves you time, with the Waitlist feature. In just a few clicks, you can send a bulk SMS message to a select group of clients based on criteria such as length of wait, availability and preferred practitioner. All you have to do is watch as your empty slots fill up!
Accept online bookings with the Client Portal
Both Clinic-Assist and Zanda have a client portal, but with very different functionalities; the most notable difference being the online booking capabilities. Unlike Zanda, Clinic-Assist does not allow clients to book their own appointments online. Allowing clients to do this not only saves you time on administration, but also enables clients to book at their convenience, which allows for round-the-clock appointments (and payments)!
With Zanda you can add a 'book now' link to your website or facebook page, with clients then able to view their preferred clinician's availability, as well as book, reschedule or cancel their own appointments, and even pay for them at the time of booking.
Zanda caters to practices of all sizes
Zanda's software is suitable for solo practitioners, as well as multi-location clinics. Clinic-Assist, on the other hand, state that they are ideally suited to a 3+ practitioner/clinician or an expanding clinic, and if you do not fall into this bracket then it is unlikely that Clinic-Assist will be suitable.
If we compare the pricing for 3+ practitioners for both systems, you will see that for 3 practitioners you will pay the exact same price, but the more practitioners you have, the more substantial the saving would be with Zanda. Clinic-Assist operate on a monthly flat-rate of £20 per user, whereas we aim to support your growth by reducing the cost of each individual practitioner as your requirement increases.
In-platform Practice Operations Manual
Practice policies and procedures are essential, but they're also time-consuming to create and may be overlooked. When you start with Zanda, you're choosing the only practice management system with an in-platform Practice Operations Manual, including more than 100 policies and procedures already developed for you. You can edit, delete and archive the existing policies and add your own.
If it sounds too good to be true, it's not! And it's all available to you at no additional cost. Clinic-Assist doesn't offer this feature, you'll only find this at Zanda. We're constantly thinking about how to make practice management easier and more streamlined, and we're proud to bring this to you.
Meet Zanda–Your all-in-one practice management solution
Zanda is the best alternative to Clinic-Assist for health practitioners who want simplicity without compromise. As an all-in-one practice management platform, Zanda replaces multiple tools with one intuitive system. You'll get seamless data migration, built-in automations, and ongoing support from a team that truly understands how allied health practices work.
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Clinic-Assist vs Zanda: Head to head*
Here's a comparison of Zanda and Clinic-Assist to help you choose the right fit. See how Zanda delivers better value, built-in features, and support without the extra add-ons.
*This comparison article reflects information available as of April 2020.
Compliance & security: Certified protection for modern practices
Built for privacy-first care, Zanda is a secure alternative to Clinic-Assist that meets global healthcare compliance standards. ISO 27001 certified and compliant with The Privacy Act, HIPAA, and more, it safeguards patient data and supports practices that value security.
Rigorous Security Standards
We're dedicated to providing a safe digital environment that meets and often exceeds industry best practices and regulatory standards. Every step of our data migration process is designed to prevent unapproved access or data leakage.
Expertise Meets Security
Each data migration team member understands the sensitivity of the information they handle. They adhere to a strict code of conduct and follow rigorous security protocols to ensure the confidentiality and safety of your data.
Compliance
Zanda complies with global data protection standards, including ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and Australia's Privacy Act. We align our data handling practices with these protocols, providing an extra layer of assurance about our commitment to data security.
Data Integrity
As we transfer your data, we work to maintain its accuracy and consistency. Post-migration, we conduct thorough quality checks to verify the integrity of the imported data.
Continuous Improvement
We believe in continuous improvement and adaptation. As technology evolves and new threats emerge, we adjust our security measures accordingly.
The Zanda Difference
When you make the move to Zanda, you're opting for a superior practice management system with unparalleled data security.
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Seamless switching Support & onboarding
Transition from Clinic-Assist to Zanda with ease. Every account includes free data migration and training to get you up and running quickly. Enjoy onboarding support that's responsive, reliable, and focused on helping your practice succeed from day one.
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Transfer your practice data securely and accurately. We'll take care of the import so nothing gets left behind.
Data ImportPersonalized Onboarding
Book a walkthrough with our team to get set up correctly. We'll tailor the process to fit your clinic's needs.
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Get help promptly from a team that understands allied healthcare. Our Customer Success Team is dedicated to helping your practice thrive.
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