Introduction
Rehab Guru is a feature-rich platform that combines exercise prescription with telehealth, treatment notes, and booking management. It’s popular in the UK and growing in international markets. But for US-based therapists or any clinic prioritizing HIPAA-compliant messaging, custom branding, and RTM billing, several important gaps appear.
AC-Health was designed with US healthcare providers in mind – offering full HIPAA compliance, custom therapist video demonstrations, white-label branding, and robust RTM support to help therapists deliver better care and grow their revenue.
Feature | AC-Health | Rehab Guru |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Therapist Video Demos | ✅ | ✅ |
| HIPAA-Compliant Messaging | ✅ | Limited |
| Therapist-Patient Chat | ✅ | ✅ |
| White-Label / Branded App | ✅ | Logo Only |
| RTM Support (CPT 98975-98981) | ✅ | ❌ |
| External Library Integration | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free Plan Available | ✅(up to 5 patients) | ❌ |
| Patient Progress Tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exercise Library Depth | Large + custom | 5,000+ |
| Patient Progress Tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
HIPAA Compliance for US Therapists
Rehab Guru is built for a global audience, and while it employs secure infrastructure, it is not specifically marketed as HIPAA-compliant for the US market. For American therapists required to comply with HIPAA regulations in all patient communications, this is a critical distinction.
AC-Health is fully HIPAA-compliant across all patient interactions -messaging, data storage, and file sharing. If protecting patient health information under US law is a priority, AC-Health provides the confidence Rehab Guru cannot fully match.
Custom Video Demonstrations:
Both platforms allow therapists to upload custom exercise videos, which is excellent. AC-Health goes further by making the custom video creation workflow a central feature of the platform, optimized for therapists to quickly record, upload, and assign personalized demonstrations to their patients.
White-Label Branding
Rehab Guru allows logo uploads to customize the patient-facing experience, but does not offer a fully white-labeled branded app. The core Rehab Guru branding remains present in the patient experience.
AC-Health offers true white-label branding, meaning your patients interact with your clinic’s name, logo, and identity – not a third-party platform. For growing clinics, this is a meaningful differentiator that builds patient loyalty.
RTM Support
Rehab Guru does not currently offer Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) support. For US-based therapists who want to bill RTM CPT codes and generate additional revenue for between-session monitoring and communication, this is a significant gap.
AC-Health provides full RTM support with automatic reporting for CPT codes 98975, 98977, 98980, and 98981 – helping therapists get paid for the work they’re already doing.
Practice Management vs. Patient Engagement
Rehab Guru offers a broader practice management suite, including online bookings, invoicing, treatment notes, and telehealth. If you’re looking for an all-in-one clinic management system, Rehab Guru covers more administrative ground.
AC-Health is laser-focused on the patient engagement and HEP delivery experience. For therapists who already have EMR or practice management software and need best-in-class HEP with HIPAA compliance, RTM, and branding, AC-Health is the focused specialist solution.
Pricing
Rehab Guru requires a paid subscription and offers a 30-day free trial. AC-Health provides a permanent free plan for up to 5 patients, making it the lower-risk option for therapists evaluating their options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rehab Guru HIPAA compliant?
Rehab Guru uses secure infrastructure but is not specifically marketed as HIPAA-compliant for US therapists. AC-Health is fully HIPAA-compliant, making it the safer choice for US-based practices.
Does Rehab Guru have RTM Billing?
No. Rehab Guru does not support Remote Therapeutic Monitoring billing. AC-Health provides full RTM support with automatic CPT code reporting.
Which platform is better for US therapists?
AC-Health was designed with US healthcare compliance at its core, offering full HIPAA compliance, RTM billing, and white-label branding. For US therapists, AC-Health is the stronger choice.
Conclusion
Rehab Guru is a versatile platform with strong practice management features, particularly suited for international therapists or clinics needing bookings and invoicing. For US-based therapists who prioritize HIPAA compliance, RTM billing, custom video demos, and a branded patient experience, AC-Health delivers greater value at every tier – including a permanent free plan.
