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Figure 1 vs Athenahealth

Figure 1 logo

Figure 1

Healthcare & Medical

Medical photography and knowledge sharing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Athenahealth logo

Athenahealth

Healthcare & Medical

Cloud-based medical practice management

From
$140/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Figure 1 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Figure 1 and Athenahealth actually diverge.

Attributes where Figure 1 and Athenahealth differ
AttributeFigure 1Athenahealth
Starting priceFree$140/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20111997

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Healthcare & Medical).

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 Figure 1

  • Case Sharing
  • Secure Messaging
  • Image Upload
  • Knowledge Discovery
  • CME Access
  • Collaboration
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • BAA

Only in Athenahealth

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Medical Billing
  • Patient Engagement
  • Telehealth
  • Analytics
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • Clearinghouses

Both cover

  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Figure 1

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records
  • Practice Management
  • Telehealth

Athenahealth

  • 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.

Figure 1

Nothing recorded yet. See the Figure 1 review.

Athenahealth

  • High implementation costs ranging up to $50,000+ for enterprise deployments
  • Pricing tiers not transparently listed, requiring custom quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

Figure 1

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Access to cases
    • HIPAA-compliant
    • Secure sharing

Athenahealth

$140/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Athenahealth review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Figure 1 if

  • You need case sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want secure messaging.

Choose Athenahealth if

  • You need electronic health records.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want medical billing.

Questions people ask

Is Figure 1 or Athenahealth better?
Neither clearly leads. Figure 1 starts at Free and Athenahealth at $140/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Figure 1 or Athenahealth?
Figure 1 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Figure 1 and $140/month for Athenahealth.
Does Figure 1 or Athenahealth run on more platforms?
Figure 1 runs on Web, Mobile. Athenahealth runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Figure 1 for free?
Yes. Figure 1 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Athenahealth starts at $140/month.
What is Figure 1 best used for?
Figure 1 is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
What can Figure 1 do that Athenahealth cannot?
Figure 1 covers Case Sharing, Secure Messaging, Image Upload, Knowledge Discovery. Athenahealth covers Electronic Health Records, Medical Billing, Patient Engagement, Telehealth. Both handle HIPAA, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile 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.

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Athenahealth: 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.

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Athenahealth: Does Athenahealth include revenue cycle management?

Yes, athenaOne includes network-driven claims scrubbing with 95%+ first-pass rates, denial management, and A/R optimization.

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Athenahealth: 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.

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Athenahealth: 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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