Best Practice Management Software Linked to Xero

The days of manual data entry are over. Modern medical clinics need their Practice Management Software (PMS) to talk directly to their accounting software. But not all integrations are created equal.

Here is our review of the top PMS options for Australian clinics and how they sync with Xero.

1. Halaxy (Best for Allied Health & Specialists)

The Verdict: Excellent Xero integration.

Halaxy automatically creates an invoice in Xero every time you bill a patient. It can also sync payments. This means your Xero accounts receivable is always up to date without you lifting a finger. It handles Medicare rebates and Tyro payments seamlessly.

2. Cliniko (Best for Physio, Chiro, Podiatry)

The Verdict: Smart "Daily Summary" sync.

Cliniko is smart. Instead of flooding Xero with thousands of individual patient invoices (which clutters your books), it sends a Daily Sales Summary. This keeps your Xero file clean and lightweight while still giving you accurate revenue data.

3. Best Practice / MedicalDirector (GPs)

The Verdict: Often requires a "Bridge".

The legacy giants of GP software are slower to adapt to the cloud. While newer versions offer integration, many practices still rely on third-party connectors or manual "End of Day" journals to get data into Xero.