Software · head to head
eClinicalWorks Prime vs Athenahealth
eClinicalWorks Prime
Software
AI-powered cloud EHR for modern healthcare practices
- From
- $180/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: eClinicalWorks Prime eHR Only is $449/month per provider and EHR with Practice Management is $599/month per provider, priced per provider rather than a flat practice fee; Athenahealth high implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments
- They diverge on capability: eClinicalWorks Prime covers AI-Assisted Documentation, Athenahealth covers Medical Billing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eClinicalWorks Prime and Athenahealth actually diverge.
| Attribute | eClinicalWorks Prime | Athenahealth |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $180/month | $140/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Api | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1999 | 1997 |
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 eClinicalWorks Prime
- AI-Assisted Documentation
- Practice Management
- Revenue Cycle
- Patient Portal
- Voice Recognition
- HL7
- FHIR
- Imaging
Only in Athenahealth
- Medical Billing
- Patient Engagement
- Analytics
- Clearinghouses
- Health Information Exchanges
Both cover
- Electronic Health Records
- Telehealth
- Labs
- Pharmacies
- HIPAA
- HITRUST
- SOC2
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
eClinicalWorks Prime
- Small to mid-size practices (1-9 providers) wanting per-provider EHR pricing with included trainingnot Athenahealth
Athenahealth
- Patient Carenot eClinicalWorks Prime
- Medical Recordsnot eClinicalWorks Prime
- Practice Managementnot eClinicalWorks Prime
- Telehealthnot eClinicalWorks Prime
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
eClinicalWorks Prime
- EHR Only is $449/month per provider and EHR with Practice Management is $599/month per provider, priced per provider rather than a flat practice fee
- The RCM as a Service option charges 2.9% of practice collections rather than a fixed fee
- Practices with more than 9 providers are charged additional implementation fees beyond the included training
Athenahealth
- High implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments
- Pricing tiers not transparently listed, requiring custom quotes
Pricing, plan by plan
eClinicalWorks Prime
$180/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the eClinicalWorks Prime review.
Athenahealth
$140/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.
Which should you pick?
Choose eClinicalWorks Prime if
- You need ai-assisted documentation.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want practice management.
Choose Athenahealth if
- You need medical billing.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want patient engagement.
Questions people ask
- Is eClinicalWorks Prime or Athenahealth better?
- Neither clearly leads. eClinicalWorks Prime starts at $180/month and Athenahealth at $140/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eClinicalWorks Prime or Athenahealth?
- eClinicalWorks Prime starts at $180/month and Athenahealth at $140/month.
- Does eClinicalWorks Prime or Athenahealth run on more platforms?
- eClinicalWorks Prime runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Athenahealth runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is eClinicalWorks Prime best used for?
- eClinicalWorks Prime is most often used for small to mid-size practices (1-9 providers) wanting per-provider ehr pricing with included training. Of those, small to mid-size practices (1-9 providers) wanting per-provider ehr pricing with included training is not what Athenahealth is typically brought in for.
- What can eClinicalWorks Prime do that Athenahealth cannot?
- eClinicalWorks Prime covers AI-Assisted Documentation, Practice Management, Revenue Cycle, Patient Portal. Athenahealth covers Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Analytics, Clearinghouses. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Telehealth, Labs, Pharmacies.
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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