The telehealth industry is growing, and managing telehealth visits should not be difficult or expensive. However, with many tools available for video calls, online scheduling, payments, and forms, it’s hard to know which ones meet HIPAA requirements and actually work together without breaking the bank.
We combine some popular platforms that you already know, including Zoom for Healthcare, Stripe, and HIPAAtizer. By using these platforms, you can set up your telehealth practice in a couple of days. You do not even need a website to start telehealth visits in 2026!
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What You Need for a Start Telehealth Setup
What You Need for a Start Telehealth Setup
| COMPONENT | KEY FEATURE | PLATFORM |
| Video Platform | Host secure patient calls | Zoom for Healthcare |
| Teleheath Consent & Intake Forms | Collect PHI, e-signatures, and consents | HIPAAtizer |
| Payment Processing | Collect e-payments | Stripe, Square |
| Scheduling / Communication | Manage appointments | Google Calendar, HIPAAtizer |
Efficient Tools for Telehealth in 2026
| FEATURE / TOOL | ZOOM FOR HEALTHCARE | STRIPE | HIPAATIZER |
| Application | Video calls | Payments | Forms + Intake + Payments |
| HIPAA Compliance |  (healthcare license) |  Payment-only (no PHI) | (PHI & payment safe) |
| BAA Provided | |  | |
| Data Encryption | | (financial only) | (PHI + payment isolation) |
| Pricing (approx.) | $16.99/user/mo | 2.9% + 30¢/tx | From $29/mo |
Zoom manages video calls.
Stripe or Square provides secure e-payments.
HIPAAtizer connects it all, making your forms, consents, and payments fully HIPAA-compliant in one step.
Recommended DIY Setup for Small Clinics or Solo Practitioners
If you’re starting telehealth on a budget:
- Zoom (Plan for healthcare) for secure video calls.
- HIPAAtizer to create your HIPAA-compliant intake + consent form with Stripe or Square payment.
- Google Calendar or HIPAAtizer appointment feature for scheduling.
- Embed your HIPAAtizer form link in booking emails or your website.
Why HIPAA Compliance Matters for Telehealth Visits
Under HIPAA, any tool that stores or transmits Protected Health Information (PHI) must sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and ensure encryption, access control, and data isolation.
Platforms like Zoom for Healthcare meet those standards, but payment processors and form builders rarely do.
That’s where HIPAAtizer fills the gap.
Telehealth in 2026: Easy, Affordable, and Patient-Friendly
Telehealth in 2026 isn’t about all-in-one monolithic software. It’s about combining the best lightweight, HIPAA-compliant tools that fit your workflow.
| GOAL | PLATFORM | BENEFIT |
| Secure video calls | Zoom | Easy for patients |
| HIPAA-compliant intake | HIPAAtizer | Branding, consent, payment, and responsiveness |
| Quick payment collection | Stripe / Square | Instant confirmation |
| Scheduling | Google Calendar | Easy for patients and clinics |
If you’re starting your telehealth service in 2026, you don’t need to buy expensive platforms.
Pick simple, compliant tools that talk to each other and let HIPAAtizer handle everything between patient intake, consent, and payment.
Learn more on our Telehealth Consent page and sign up for free to build HIPAA-Compliant forms for your telehealth service.
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