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  What Actually Makes a System “Best” in Modern Healthcare The phrase  practice management software  has existed for decades. Yet in today’s healthcare environment, the meaning has quietly changed. What once described a scheduling and billing tool now refers to something much larger: the operational nervous system of a practice. One that coordinates people, time, money, communication, compliance, and increasingly, intelligence. The problem is not a lack of software options. The problem is that most practices are still evaluating  practice management software  using outdated criteria. In an era shaped by AI, regulatory pressure, staffing shortages, rising costs, and digitally empowered patients, “best” no longer means feature-rich. It means  structurally sound, workflow-aware, and future-resilient. This article unpacks what truly defines the best practice management software today—and what healthcare leaders should look for beyond marketing claims. Why Pract...