SimplePractice and TherapyNotes weren't built for SUD practices. ClearPath is. 42 CFR Part 2 consent management, ASAM assessments, and H-code billing — all in one platform.
Built for addiction counselors, not adapted from general therapy software.
The only EHR with built-in federal consent management for substance use disorder records. No competitor has implemented it.
Native ASAM assessment templates and placement criteria — no more manual scoring or paper forms.
Track withdrawal severity in real time. Standardized scales built directly into the clinical workflow.
H-code billing for group therapy sessions. Fully integrated with insurance clearinghouses.
Automated compliance reports for probation officers, drug courts, and DUI programs.
Medication-Assisted Treatment documentation for buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone protocols.
Substance use disorder records are protected under 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal law stricter than HIPAA. It requires explicit patient consent before any SUD records can be disclosed, including to other providers. Neither SimplePractice nor TherapyNotes has implemented it.
ClearPath builds consent management into every clinical workflow: automated consent tracking, audit logs, and disclosure controls that keep your practice audit-ready at every SAMHSA inspection.
See what general therapy platforms are missing for addiction counseling practices.
| Feature | ClearPath | SimplePractice | TherapyNotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 CFR Part 2 Consent Management | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| ASAM Assessment Templates | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| CIWA / COWS Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Group Session H-Code Billing | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Court-Ordered Treatment Reports | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| MAT Coordination Notes | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Clearinghouse (Availity) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Enterprise compliance without enterprise pricing. Save $150–$300/clinician/month vs. current tool costs + manual workarounds.
Solo addiction counselors and small practices
Group practices and treatment centers
IOP, PHP, and residential facilities