Software · head to head
Meditech vs NextGen Enterprise EHR
Meditech
Software
Healthcare information system for hospitals and health systems
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
NextGen Enterprise EHR
Software
Enterprise-grade EHR and RCM for large healthcare organizations
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Meditech on-premise deployment model requires significant infrastructure investment and ongoing IT maintenance; NextGen Enterprise EHR nextGen Enterprise is designed for mid-size to enterprise practices with 10 or more providers, per the vendor product page
- They diverge on capability: Meditech covers Revenue Cycle, NextGen Enterprise EHR covers Revenue Cycle Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Meditech and NextGen Enterprise EHR actually diverge.
| Attribute | Meditech | NextGen Enterprise EHR |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 | 1997 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Desktop), 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 Meditech
- Revenue Cycle
- Patient Portal
- Lab Systems
Only in NextGen Enterprise EHR
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Patient Management
- Interoperability
- Reporting
- Labs
- Pharmacies
Both cover
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Documentation
- Analytics
- HL7
- FHIR
- HIPAA
- HITRUST
- Cloud deployment
- On-premise deployment
- Web support
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Meditech
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Practice Management
- Telehealth
NextGen Enterprise EHR
- 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.
Meditech
- On-premise deployment model requires significant infrastructure investment and ongoing IT maintenance
- Complex implementation and customization process that can take months and require extensive staff training
- User interface noted as outdated compared to modern cloud-native EHR competitors
NextGen Enterprise EHR
- NextGen Enterprise is designed for mid-size to enterprise practices with 10 or more providers, per the vendor product page
Pricing, plan by plan
Meditech
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Meditech review.
NextGen Enterprise EHR
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the NextGen Enterprise EHR review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Meditech if
- You need revenue cycle.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want patient portal.
Choose NextGen Enterprise EHR if
- You need revenue cycle management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want patient management.
Questions people ask
- Is Meditech or NextGen Enterprise EHR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Meditech starts at On request and NextGen Enterprise EHR at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Meditech or NextGen Enterprise EHR?
- Meditech starts at On request and NextGen Enterprise EHR at On request.
- Does Meditech or NextGen Enterprise EHR run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Desktop, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Meditech best used for?
- Meditech is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth.
- What can Meditech do that NextGen Enterprise EHR cannot?
- Meditech covers Revenue Cycle, Patient Portal, Lab Systems. NextGen Enterprise EHR covers Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Management, Interoperability, Reporting. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Clinical Documentation, Analytics, HL7.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Meditech: What are the main clinical features included in Meditech EHR?
Meditech provides comprehensive clinical charting, access to patient vitals, medication history, lab results, diagnostic imaging, virtual care capabilities, and e-prescribing for healthcare professionals.
SourceMeditech: Does Meditech support telehealth and virtual appointments?
Yes, Meditech offers Virtual Care and Virtual On Demand Care solutions allowing physicians to conduct video visits and deliver remote health services.
SourceMeditech: Is Meditech HIPAA compliant?
Yes, Meditech EHR is HIPAA compliant, and both inpatient and ambulatory products are ONC-certified with FHIR-based interoperability standards.
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