Healthcare · head to head
Allscripts TouchWorks vs Cerner PowerWorks

Allscripts TouchWorks
Healthcare
Cloud-based EHR and practice management for ambulatory care
- From
- $200/month
- Rated
- -

Cerner PowerWorks
Healthcare
Revenue cycle management and financial solutions from Cerner
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Allscripts TouchWorks and Cerner PowerWorks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Allscripts TouchWorks | Cerner PowerWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 1986 | 1979 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Allscripts TouchWorks
- Electronic Health Records
- Practice Management
- ePrescribing
- Patient Portal
- Scheduling
- Revenue Cycle Management
- HL7
- FHIR
Only in Cerner PowerWorks
- Medical Coding
- Charge Capture
- Claims Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Analytics
- Billing Integration
- Insurance Plans
- Lab Systems
Both cover
- Clearinghouses
- HIPAA
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Allscripts TouchWorks
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
Cerner PowerWorks
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
Both are used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Allscripts TouchWorks
- Allscripts moved its products to the Veradigm brand in 2022, so the Allscripts name is retired
- Pricing is not published
- TouchWorks is not named on the Veradigm site, so whether it survives as a distinct product cannot be confirmed from the vendor
Cerner PowerWorks
Nothing recorded yet. See the Cerner PowerWorks review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Allscripts TouchWorks
$200/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Allscripts TouchWorks review.
Cerner PowerWorks
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Cerner PowerWorks review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Allscripts TouchWorks if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want practice management.
Choose Cerner PowerWorks if
- You need medical coding.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want charge capture.
Questions people ask
- Is Allscripts TouchWorks or Cerner PowerWorks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Cerner PowerWorks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Allscripts TouchWorks or Cerner PowerWorks?
- Allscripts TouchWorks starts at $200/month and Cerner PowerWorks at On request.
- Does Allscripts TouchWorks or Cerner PowerWorks run on more platforms?
- Allscripts TouchWorks runs on Web, Mobile. Cerner PowerWorks runs on Web, Desktop.
- What is Allscripts TouchWorks best used for?
- Allscripts TouchWorks is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
- What can Allscripts TouchWorks do that Cerner PowerWorks cannot?
- Allscripts TouchWorks covers Electronic Health Records, Practice Management, ePrescribing, Patient Portal. Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding, Charge Capture, Claims Management, Accounts Receivable. Both handle Clearinghouses, HIPAA, SOC2, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Allscripts TouchWorks: How is Allscripts TouchWorks priced?
Pricing is not published on Veradigm's website. Costs are customized based on practice size, feature requirements, and deployment preferences.
SourceAllscripts TouchWorks: How do I get pricing and request a demo for TouchWorks?
Contact a Veradigm Account Executive or use the 'Get Demo' button on their website to discuss pricing, trial programs, and implementation.
SourceAllscripts TouchWorks: What market segments does Veradigm serve?
Veradigm serves healthcare providers with EHR and practice management solutions, life sciences companies, and health plans/payers with risk adjustment and quality analytics.
SourceRelated pages
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