Legislation Details

File #: 26-2603    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 4/7/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to continue usage and authorize recurring payment processing for the SimplePractice(r) system using the Procurement Card (P-Card) for the Behavioral Health Services Clinic.
Attachments: 1. Simple Practice - PSD-BHS.pdf
Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

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Type of Request: Contract - Award

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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to continue usage and authorize recurring payment processing for the SimplePractice(r) system using the Procurement Card (P-Card) for the Behavioral Health Services Clinic.
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Background and Discussion:
Usage approval and payment processing for the subscription-based, HIPAA compliant application, SimplePractice(r). SimplePractice(r) securely stores all clinical documentation for clients served by the Harris County Sheriff's Office - Behavioral Health Services clinic and supports core operations, including scheduling, telehealth sessions, billing, electronic intake and consent forms. SimplePractice(r) is billed monthly at a rate of $99 base followed by $74 per clinician. An additional charge of $20 is billed yearly for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code access.


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