Choosing practice software
What does a standalone AI scribe really cost a practice?
HeroMed Core AI includes the AI Scribe inside the practice system, so there is one plan and no copying between tools. A standalone scribe usually means paying for the scribe plus a separate practice system, and spending admin time moving notes, codes and billing between them.
Written by the HeroMed team · Last reviewed 2 October 2026
With HeroMed, the note is saved to the patient record, turned into documents, and billed to the medical scheme in one click from the same screen.
With a standalone scribe, count three costs: the scribe subscription, the separate practice system for diary, invoicing and claims, and the minutes per patient spent moving information between them.
Full breakdown: The true cost of a standalone AI scribe.