Software · head to head
Athenahealth vs ChiroTouch
ChiroTouch
Software
Practice management software for chiropractic practices
- From
- $75/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Athenahealth high implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments; ChiroTouch the ChiroTouch pricing page names Start, Grow and Scale plans but publishes no monthly rate, no per provider fee, no setup fee and no contract length, routing buyers to a demo booking
- They diverge on capability: Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, ChiroTouch covers Practice Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Athenahealth and ChiroTouch actually diverge.
| Attribute | Athenahealth | ChiroTouch |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $140/month | $75/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 1997 | 2001 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Athenahealth
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Billing
- Patient Engagement
- Telehealth
- Analytics
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- Health Information Exchanges
Only in ChiroTouch
- Practice Management
- EHR
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Patient Portal
- Reports
- Insurance
- Desktop support
Both cover
- Clearinghouses
- HIPAA
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Athenahealth
- Patient Carenot ChiroTouch
- Medical Recordsnot ChiroTouch
- Practice Managementnot ChiroTouch
- Telehealthnot ChiroTouch
ChiroTouch
- Practice management and EHR for chiropractic clinicsnot Athenahealth
- Charting visits, scheduling patients and running front desk workflowsnot Athenahealth
- Insurance billing, claims submission and patient payment collectionnot Athenahealth
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Athenahealth
- High implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments
- Pricing tiers not transparently listed, requiring custom quotes
ChiroTouch
- The ChiroTouch pricing page names Start, Grow and Scale plans but publishes no monthly rate, no per provider fee, no setup fee and no contract length, routing buyers to a demo booking
- Payment processing through CT Pay, the CT Billing Suite, clearinghouse claims and CT SmartFit are all priced as separate add ons
- Clearinghouse access is sold either by claim volume or as an unlimited option, so claim throughput changes the bill
Pricing, plan by plan
Athenahealth
$140/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.
ChiroTouch
$75/month- Essentials$75/month
- Scheduling
- Charting
- Billing
Which should you pick?
Choose Athenahealth if
- You need electronic health records.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want medical billing.
Choose ChiroTouch if
- You need practice management.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want ehr.
Questions people ask
- Is Athenahealth or ChiroTouch better?
- Neither clearly leads. Athenahealth starts at $140/month and ChiroTouch at $75/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Athenahealth or ChiroTouch?
- Athenahealth starts at $140/month and ChiroTouch at $75/month.
- Does Athenahealth or ChiroTouch run on more platforms?
- Athenahealth runs on Web, iOS, Android. ChiroTouch runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- What is Athenahealth best used for?
- Athenahealth is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what ChiroTouch is typically brought in for.
- What can Athenahealth do that ChiroTouch cannot?
- Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Telehealth. ChiroTouch covers Practice Management, EHR, Scheduling, Billing. Both handle Clearinghouses, HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Athenahealth: What platforms does Athenahealth serve?
Athenahealth's athenaOne serves small to medium-sized physician practices and hospitals with integrated clinical, financial, and operational workflows.
SourceAthenahealth: What is the pricing model for athenaOne?
Athenahealth uses customized pricing with percent-based or encounter-based models. Starting price reported at $140/month with implementation costs ranging from $5,000-$20,000 for small businesses.
SourceAthenahealth: Does Athenahealth include revenue cycle management?
Yes, athenaOne includes network-driven claims scrubbing with 95%+ first-pass rates, denial management, and A/R optimization.
SourceAthenahealth: What patient engagement features does Athenahealth offer?
Athenahealth provides athenaCommunicator for patient portals, automated appointment reminders, online scheduling, telehealth integration, digital intake, and broadcast messaging.
SourceAthenahealth: How many pre-built integrations does Athenahealth have?
Athenahealth's marketplace includes over 250 pre-integrated third-party apps, allowing practices to extend functionality without custom development.
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