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Cerner PowerWorks vs MDLive

Cerner PowerWorks logo

Cerner PowerWorks

Healthcare

Revenue cycle management and financial solutions from Cerner

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MDLive logo

MDLive

Healthcare

On-demand telehealth and virtual doctor visits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MDLive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding, MDLive covers Video Consultations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cerner PowerWorks and MDLive actually diverge.

Attributes where Cerner PowerWorks and MDLive differ
AttributeCerner PowerWorksMDLive
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Mobile
Founded19792002

Identical on both: 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 Cerner PowerWorks

  • Medical Coding
  • Charge Capture
  • Claims Management
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Analytics
  • Billing Integration
  • Clearinghouses
  • Insurance Plans

Only in MDLive

  • Video Consultations
  • Mental Health Services
  • Psychiatry
  • Prescription Services
  • Urgent Care
  • Insurance
  • EHR Systems
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cerner PowerWorks

  • Patient Carenot MDLive
  • Medical Recordsnot MDLive
  • Practice Managementnot MDLive
  • Telehealthnot MDLive

MDLive

  • Telemedicine urgent care visitsnot Cerner PowerWorks
  • Mental health counseling and psychiatrynot Cerner PowerWorks
  • Dermatology consultationsnot Cerner PowerWorks
  • Primary care wellness screeningsnot Cerner PowerWorks

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cerner PowerWorks

Nothing recorded yet. See the Cerner PowerWorks review.

MDLive

  • Wide price ranges ($0-89, $0-179, $0-299) indicate insurance-dependent costs with minimal baseline transparency
  • Cancellation fees up to $50 for mental health appointments apply within 24 hours
  • Pricing varies substantially based on insurance coverage with no guaranteed maximum out-of-pocket

Pricing, plan by plan

Cerner PowerWorks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Cerner PowerWorks review.

MDLive

Free
  • Urgent Care$null/visit
    • $0-89 per visit with insurance
    • Immediate care access
  • Primary CareFree
    • $0 wellness screenings for eligible insurance plans
    • Upfront pricing shown before appointment
  • Mental Health Talk Therapy$null/visit
    • $0-179 initial appointments
    • $140 follow-up sessions before insurance
  • Mental Health Psychiatry$null/visit
    • $0-299 initial appointments
    • $159 follow-up sessions before insurance

Which should you pick?

Choose Cerner PowerWorks if

  • You need medical coding.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want charge capture.
Cerner PowerWorks review

Choose MDLive if

  • You need video consultations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want mental health services.
MDLive review

Questions people ask

Is Cerner PowerWorks or MDLive better?
Neither clearly leads. Cerner PowerWorks starts at On request and MDLive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cerner PowerWorks or MDLive?
MDLive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cerner PowerWorks and Free for MDLive.
Does Cerner PowerWorks or MDLive run on more platforms?
Cerner PowerWorks runs on Web, Desktop. MDLive runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use MDLive for free?
Yes. MDLive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cerner PowerWorks starts at On request.
What is Cerner PowerWorks best used for?
Cerner PowerWorks is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what MDLive is typically brought in for.
What can Cerner PowerWorks do that MDLive cannot?
Cerner PowerWorks covers Medical Coding, Charge Capture, Claims Management, Accounts Receivable. MDLive covers Video Consultations, Mental Health Services, Psychiatry, Prescription Services. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MDLive: What is the cost of an urgent care visit through MD Live?

Urgent care visits cost $0-89 per visit depending on insurance coverage. Pricing is shown upfront before confirming appointment. Most major credit and debit cards accepted for uninsured patients.

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MDLive: What cancellation fees apply if I need to reschedule?

Wellness visits incur $25 cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours. Routine care $25 if cancelled within 2 hours. Mental health $50 if cancelled within 24 hours. Medicaid and Medicare members exempt from fees.

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MDLive: Are follow-up mental health sessions cheaper than initial appointments?

Talk therapy follow-ups are $140 before insurance (versus $0-179 for initial). Psychiatry follow-ups are $159 before insurance (versus $0-299 for initial). Insurance copays may apply on top of these base rates.

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