Hello everyone. I'm new to AC and am a "pilot" for our FP community, the other practice is using E-Clincal Works EMR. We will compare easy of use, costs and other parameters. The obvious advantage is the cost of AC and that it was created by a FP, the disadvantage is that needed add-ons (PM software, fax importation, old record scanning software, the outragous fees of the billing company suggested by AC, yes, they DO request 5% of all revenue, even the monthly capitation check that comes automatically to the practice every month) all cost more and may parallel the "full service" cost of E-Clinical. Although the hospital IT guy is leaning away from AC, I have decided to move forward. I already have Medisoft but the cost of X-link is excessive now that they charge $1200 plus a monthly fee. From what I'm reading the best working combination is AC plus EZclaims or AC plus a local billing company charging 6% of all revenue collected. Any suggestions or other options? Thanks,
Al
E-clinical costs $400/mo with a PM systm $250 without, or flat cost of 10K/7.5K vs 1K (maintainence for the first year included or $42.50/mo(500/yr))
For $300/ mo, you can provide a lot of additional services.
Fax management, get a brother fax, see many other posts on the site, costs under $500 and that would be amortized.
Scanning software you would need for both, E-clinical doesn't provide hardware, do they? You will still need a scanner and fujitsu is our standard and comes with good software. No difference in cost.
Billing: most outside billers ask for 5-10%. Yes, MTBC asks for cap money, others don't. Yes there are other options. AC to EZClaims (cost about $450) or AC to Office Ally (free but not integrated and double entry and the like).
But you are paying additional $150 per month for the PM section of EClinicalworks. Are there any clearinghouse fees?
Should be an interesting comparison. Pleaes keep us apprised of your progress.
Disclosure: I am a very biased AC user for the last 7 years and think that it cannot be easily beat. (But I do keep an open mind, sort of...)
