Free medical records software built on clinical evidence.

Yes. MedChart is fully free for all licensed clinicians. There are no subscription tiers, no per-seat licensing fees, no premium feature upgrades, and no hidden charges. Our model is built on the principle that clinical documentation software should be a public good, not a profit center. We do not sell patient data, display advertising, or charge for API access. The platform is supported through optional community contributions from healthcare institutions that choose to support ongoing development. Every core feature — SOAP notes, prescription management, lab integration, patient portal, data export — is available at zero cost. There is no time limit, no patient count limit, and no storage quota for active clinicians.

MedChart currently provides specialty-specific templates and workflows for 47 clinical specialties, including internal medicine, family practice, cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, dermatology, emergency medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, nephrology, urology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, general surgery, plastic surgery, anesthesiology, pathology, radiology, infectious disease, hematology, oncology, palliative care, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, allergy and immunology, geriatrics, sleep medicine, critical care, pain management, urgent care, occupational medicine, preventive medicine, hospital medicine, addiction medicine, clinical genetics, medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, colorectal surgery, and neurosurgery. Each template is developed in consultation with board-certified specialists and reviewed quarterly against current clinical practice guidelines.

MedChart is designed with HIPAA compliance as a foundational requirement. All patient data is encrypted at rest using AES-256 and in transit using TLS 1.3. We implement role-based access control (RBAC), automatic session timeouts, and comprehensive audit logging covering every data access event. Our infrastructure is hosted on SOC 2-compliant cloud providers. MedChart supports Business Associate Agreement (BAA) execution for covered entities. We maintain data residency options for US, EU, and UK regions. Patient data is never shared with third parties without explicit authorization. We conduct annual third-party security audits and penetration testing. Clinicians retain full data portability rights — all patient records can be exported in C-CDA, FHIR R4, PDF, and CSV formats at any time without restriction.

Yes. MedChart is built on an offline-first architecture. The application is fully functional without an internet connection for all core documentation tasks — creating notes, writing prescriptions, reviewing patient history, capturing vitals, and updating problem lists. Data is stored locally using IndexedDB with automatic conflict resolution. When connectivity is restored, changes sync to the server in the background. The offline cache supports up to 10,000 patient records per device. This design makes MedChart particularly suitable for rural clinics, hospital wards with inconsistent coverage, and disaster response scenarios. For real-time features such as telemedicine appointments and lab result delivery, a stable internet connection is required. The application provides clear visual indicators for connectivity status and sync progress.

Yes. MedChart supports data import from most major EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, eClinicalWorks, Athenahealth, NextGen, Practice Fusion, Kareo, AdvancedMD, and DrChrono. We accept imports in C-CDA (Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture), CCD (Continuity of Care Document), CSV, and FHIR R4 formats. Our import engine performs automated data validation, duplicate detection, and field mapping. For practices with more than 5,000 patient records, we offer a dedicated migration concierge service — free of charge — that handles the entire data transfer process. Typical migration timelines range from 24 hours for small practices to two weeks for large multi-specialty groups. We also provide a trial migration option: import a subset of records first to verify data integrity before committing to full migration.

MedChart includes native integration with ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision), SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine — Clinical Terms), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System), RxNorm, LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes), and NDC (National Drug Code). Terminology searches are performed directly within the note editor — no separate lookup tools required. The terminology databases are updated automatically with each new release, typically within two weeks of official publication updates. For ICD-11 specifically, MedChart provides the complete ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics (MMS) with full code hierarchy, index-based search, and chapter navigation. Coding suggestions are provided based on documented clinical findings using a rule-based inference engine.

Yes. MedChart includes integrated telemedicine functionality with HIPAA-compliant video consultations using WebRTC-based peer-to-peer encryption. Features include HD video and audio, screen sharing, virtual waiting room, session recording (with consent), and in-call chat. Telemedicine encounters are documented directly in the patient's record with a single click — the system generates a telemedicine-specific SOAP note template. E-prescriptions and lab orders can be issued during the live consultation. The telemedicine module supports group consultations (up to 6 participants) for multidisciplinary case discussions. No additional software installation is required — consultations launch directly from the patient record in the browser. MedChart telemedicine is available on desktop and mobile browsers with no separate app download required.

MedChart provides electronic lab ordering and result retrieval through partnerships with major laboratory networks including Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, BioReference, Mayo Clinic Laboratories, and ARUP Laboratories. Lab orders are created from within the patient note or order entry screen using LOINC-coded test catalogs. Results are received electronically and automatically parsed into discrete data fields, where they populate lab-specific sections of the patient record. Abnormal results are flagged with configurable alert thresholds. Results can be released to the patient portal automatically or after manual review depending on practice policy. For laboratories not on the integrated network, MedChart supports PDF and HL7 result import. Reference ranges are auto-populated based on patient age, sex, and pregnancy status where applicable.

Yes. MedChart offers extensive customization options. Users can create custom note templates using a drag-and-drop template builder that supports free-text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, numeric inputs, medication selectors, and auto-calculated fields. Custom templates can be shared within a practice and across the MedChart community (opt-in). Workflow automation rules allow configuring actions triggered by specific events — for example, automatically requesting a follow-up appointment when a lab result exceeds a threshold, or generating a referral letter when a diagnosis code is entered. SmartPhrases (dot phrases) are supported for rapid text expansion. Custom preference lists allow each clinician to configure their preferred medications, diagnoses, and order sets. All customizations are stored per-user with optional practice-wide defaults.

MedChart includes a built-in analytics module covering clinical and operational metrics. Clinical analytics include patient population health summaries, chronic disease registry reports (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, heart failure), medication adherence tracking, lab value trending, and preventive care gap analysis. Operational reports include provider productivity (encounters per day, note completion times, RVU estimates), appointment utilization, no-show rates, billing cycle times, and revenue cycle metrics. Reports can be filtered by date range, provider, department, diagnosis, and insurance payer. Automated report scheduling is available with delivery via email or in-app notification. Data can be exported as PDF, CSV, or Excel. The analytics dashboard is designed to support MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) quality reporting.

Yes. MedChart is accessible on all modern mobile devices through responsive web design — no native app installation required. The mobile interface provides the same full feature set as the desktop version, optimized for touch interaction and smaller screens. Key mobile workflows include rapid SOAP note entry, quick prescribing, patient lookup, appointment check-in, and secure messaging. The mobile version supports voice-to-text transcription and camera capture for wound documentation and dermatological imaging. Offline functionality is fully supported on mobile browsers. For clinicians who prefer a native-app experience, MedChart also offers a progressive web app (PWA) version that can be installed to the device home screen on both iOS and Android platforms, providing offline launch capability and push notification support.

Getting started with MedChart is straightforward. Visit our waitlist page and submit your information — you will receive an invitation within 48 hours. The registration process requires basic professional information including your full name, email address, medical license number or institutional affiliation, and practice type. Once verified, you will receive instructions for setting up your account and configuring your practice profile. New users are guided through an interactive onboarding tutorial covering the essential workflows: creating a patient record, writing a SOAP note, issuing a prescription, scheduling an appointment, and generating an export. A knowledge base with video tutorials is available within the application. For practices migrating from another EHR, our concierge service handles data import and provides dedicated training sessions for your clinical staff. All onboarding support is provided at no cost.

MedChart offers tiered support at no cost. First-line support is provided through our in-app knowledge base containing hundreds of searchable articles and video walkthroughs. If self-service does not resolve your issue, you can submit a support ticket directly from within the application — typical response time is under 4 hours during business hours (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 EST). For urgent clinical workflow issues, priority support is available with a target response time of under 30 minutes. All support requests are tracked with transparent status updates. We also maintain a community forum where clinicians share workflows, templates, and best practices. There is no charge for any level of support. Enterprise practices with 10 or more providers receive a dedicated account manager and monthly check-in calls.