The RafaNest Blog
Practical guides for running a modern, independent healthcare practice.
SimplePractice alternatives for solo therapists, compared
A price and feature comparison of SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Sessions Health, Jane and RafaNest for solo therapists, checked against each company pricing pages.
September 24, 2026
How to start a cash-pay therapy practice
A step by step guide to opening a therapy practice without insurance panels, covering licensing, NPI, HIPAA status, payments and the software you need first.
September 24, 2026
What to include in a therapy intake form
A practical list of what a therapy intake form should cover, from contact details and history to consent, fees and telehealth, with tips on sending it online.
September 24, 2026
HIPAA and telehealth, what therapists need in place
What HHS says about telehealth and HIPAA for therapists, including video vendors, business associate agreements and the end of the pandemic flexibilities.
September 24, 2026
Practice software checklist for your first 30 days
What to set up in the first month with practice management software, in the order that lets you see a client safely and get paid.
September 24, 2026
Therapy no-show and late cancellation policy template
How to write a clear late cancellation and no-show policy for therapy clients, with a template you can adapt, and what to check before you charge a fee.
September 24, 2026
What is a superbill and how to write one
A plain guide to superbills for out-of-network therapy, covering what to include, how to pick the CPT code and what to tell clients about reimbursement.
September 24, 2026
HIPAA questions to ask before you choose practice software
Five questions to ask any practice software vendor before you sign, with what HHS says about business associate agreements and HIPAA certification.
September 24, 2026
Good Faith Estimates for self-pay therapy clients
What CMS says self-pay therapy clients are owed before care starts, including who qualifies, the delivery deadlines and what the estimate must contain.
September 24, 2026
Switching from SimplePractice to RafaNest
Thinking about leaving SimplePractice? A straight comparison of price and features, and how moving your clients and calendar actually works.
September 24, 2026
Collect intake and consent forms before the first visit
How to build intake and consent forms in RafaNest, send them to new patients automatically, collect signatures online and review the answers before the first visit.
August 23, 2026
Superbills for out-of-network and cash-pay patients
How RafaNest builds a superbill with your NPI, CPT and ICD-10 codes, checks it for gaps and sends it to the patient, plus how it fits with Good Faith Estimates.
August 23, 2026
Run telehealth visits patients can join in one tap
How video visits work in RafaNest. Mark a service remote, patients join from a link with no app or account, and Premium adds optional recording with a visit summary.
August 23, 2026
Refer a colleague, earn credit
How the RafaNest referral program works for practitioners, where to find your link, how the 10 percent commission is recorded and who is a good fit to refer.
June 27, 2026
Notifications & reminders: the complete guide
What RafaNest sends to patients by email and text, when reminders go out, how SMS consent works, and how to edit the message templates for your practice.
June 27, 2026
Your clinic settings: a complete guide
Where to set working hours, locations, services, prices, booking rules and approval in RafaNest, and the order that gets a new practice ready to take bookings.
June 27, 2026
Accept payments online with Stripe
How to connect Stripe to RafaNest, what patients see at checkout, when to require payment, how refunds and late cancellation fees work, and how receipts are sent.
June 27, 2026
Reduce no-shows with automated reminders
How to cut missed appointments with a booking confirmation, a reminder about a day ahead, and a link that lets patients confirm, move or cancel in one tap.
June 26, 2026
7 ways online scheduling helps your practice
Seven practical ways online scheduling helps a small practice, from after-hours booking and fewer double-bookings to reminders, a waitlist and clear booking rules.
June 26, 2026
Build a branded website patients trust
What a therapist or practitioner website needs to earn trust and bookings, and how to build it in RafaNest with your logo, colors, services, About page and booking button.
June 26, 2026
How RafaNest protects patient records on AWS
What encryption, append-only clinical notes, an access log and a signed Business Associate Agreement with AWS do for your patient records, and what they do not.
June 26, 2026
How an AI booking assistant works for a small practice
What the RafaNest AI booking assistant can and cannot do for patients on your website, how it stays out of medical advice and how it fits with reminders.
June 26, 2026
Get your practice online in 5 minutes
Create your account, add a service, set your hours and share your booking link. A step-by-step setup for a solo practice, with what to do after it is live.
June 26, 2026