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NextGen Enterprise EHR vs Practice Fusion

NextGen Enterprise EHR logo

NextGen Enterprise EHR

Healthcare

Enterprise-grade EHR and RCM for large healthcare organizations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Practice Fusion logo

Practice Fusion

Healthcare

Free cloud-based EHR for medical practices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Practice Fusion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: NextGen Enterprise EHR no pricing published on website; Practice Fusion cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • They diverge on capability: NextGen Enterprise EHR covers Clinical Documentation, Practice Fusion covers e-Prescribing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NextGen Enterprise EHR and Practice Fusion actually diverge.

Attributes where NextGen Enterprise EHR and Practice Fusion differ
AttributeNextGen Enterprise EHRPractice Fusion
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19972005

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 NextGen Enterprise EHR

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Patient Management
  • Analytics
  • Interoperability
  • Reporting
  • HL7
  • FHIR

Only in Practice Fusion

  • e-Prescribing
  • Lab Orders
  • Patient Portal
  • Scheduling
  • Imaging Centers
  • ONC Certified

Both cover

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Labs
  • Pharmacies
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

NextGen Enterprise EHR

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

Practice Fusion

  • Small to medium medical practicesnot NextGen Enterprise EHR
  • Primary care clinicsnot NextGen Enterprise EHR
  • Independent clinicians needing electronic chartingnot NextGen Enterprise EHR
  • Practice management and billing workflowsnot NextGen Enterprise EHR

Where each one falls short

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

NextGen Enterprise EHR

  • No pricing published on website

Practice Fusion

  • Cloud-based architecture requires constant internet connectivity
  • Requires annual commitment for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

NextGen Enterprise EHR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the NextGen Enterprise EHR review.

Practice Fusion

Free
  • Standard$199/month
    • Provider license with e-prescribing and chart signing
    • 3 signing staff licenses included
    • Unlimited non-signing staff licenses

Which should you pick?

Choose NextGen Enterprise EHR if

  • You need clinical documentation.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want revenue cycle management.
NextGen Enterprise EHR review

Choose Practice Fusion if

  • You need e-prescribing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want lab orders.
Practice Fusion review

Questions people ask

Is NextGen Enterprise EHR or Practice Fusion better?
Neither clearly leads. NextGen Enterprise EHR starts at On request and Practice Fusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NextGen Enterprise EHR or Practice Fusion?
Practice Fusion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for NextGen Enterprise EHR and Free for Practice Fusion.
Does NextGen Enterprise EHR or Practice Fusion run on more platforms?
NextGen Enterprise EHR runs on Web, Desktop. Practice Fusion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Practice Fusion for free?
Yes. Practice Fusion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NextGen Enterprise EHR starts at On request.
What is NextGen Enterprise EHR best used for?
NextGen Enterprise EHR is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Practice Fusion is typically brought in for.
What can NextGen Enterprise EHR do that Practice Fusion cannot?
NextGen Enterprise EHR covers Clinical Documentation, Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Management, Analytics. Practice Fusion covers e-Prescribing, Lab Orders, Patient Portal, Scheduling. Both handle Electronic Health Records, Labs, Pharmacies, HIPAA.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NextGen Enterprise EHR: What is NextGen Enterprise EHR pricing?

NextGen Healthcare does not publish pricing for its Enterprise solutions on their website. The company uses a consultative sales model where pricing is determined after understanding specific practice requirements and needed features.

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Practice Fusion: How much does Practice Fusion cost?

Practice Fusion starts at $199 per month per provider with an annual commitment required. The pricing includes 3 signing staff licenses and unlimited non-signing staff licenses.

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Practice Fusion: Does Practice Fusion offer a free trial?

Yes, Practice Fusion offers a complimentary 2-week trial with no commitment, no upfront costs, and no credit card required.

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