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AdvancedMD

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Pricing from
$130 per provider per month
Free Trial
Free version unavailable
User corporate size
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User industry
  1. Healthcare and life sciences
  2. Public sector and nonprofit organizations
  3. Banking and insurance

What is AdvancedMD

AdvancedMD is a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform used by outpatient medical practices to document care, manage scheduling, and run billing and revenue cycle workflows. It supports clinical charting, e-prescribing, patient communications, and integrated medical billing/claims processes. The product is typically used by small to mid-sized practices and multi-provider groups that want a single system for clinical and administrative operations.

pros

Integrated clinical and billing workflows

AdvancedMD combines EHR, scheduling, charge capture, claims submission, and payment posting in one platform. This can reduce handoffs between separate clinical and billing systems and helps keep patient, appointment, and claim data aligned. Practices that manage their own billing can use the same system across front desk, clinical staff, and billing teams.

Broad practice operations coverage

The platform includes patient intake, appointment scheduling, patient portal functions, and telehealth capabilities alongside core EHR features. This supports end-to-end outpatient workflows from registration through documentation and follow-up. It is positioned for general ambulatory use rather than a single post-acute or facility-based care setting.

Configurability for multi-provider practices

AdvancedMD provides administrative tools to support multiple providers, locations, and role-based access. Templates and workflow configuration can be used to adapt documentation and operational processes by specialty or clinic. This flexibility can be useful for groups that need standardized reporting while allowing provider-level variation.

cons

Complexity and training overhead

Because the system spans EHR, practice management, and revenue cycle functions, implementation and user training can be substantial. Smaller practices with limited IT or operations staff may find setup and ongoing optimization time-consuming. Workflow changes often require coordinated configuration across clinical and billing modules.

User experience varies by module

Organizations often report that usability is not uniform across scheduling, clinical documentation, and billing screens. Staff may need to navigate multiple areas to complete a single workflow, especially when correcting claims or reconciling payments. This can slow down high-volume front-desk and billing operations compared with more narrowly scoped tools.

Not specialized for post-acute care

AdvancedMD is primarily designed for ambulatory medical practices rather than skilled nursing, senior living, home health, or hospice operations. Organizations in those settings may need additional systems for care planning, facility workflows, or regulatory documentation specific to post-acute environments. As a result, it may be less suitable when those requirements are central.

Plan & Pricing

Plan / Module Price (per provider / month unless noted) Key features & notes
Practice Management (module) $399 per provider/month Scheduling, billing, room tracking, A/R Control Center, clearinghouse, claims center (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Electronic Health Records (EHR) (module) $220 per provider/month Physician dashboard, patient cards, customizable templates, mobile app (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Patient Engagement (module) $150 per provider/month Patient portal, appointment reminders, patient messaging, check-in kiosk, education (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Telehealth (module) $150 per provider/month Telemedicine add-on (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Reporting & Analytics (module) $75 per provider/month Reporting & analytics add-on (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Invoicing (module) $75 per provider/month Invoicing add-on (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Unlimited Fax (module) $75 per provider/month Paperless fax add-on (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
EPCS (module) $35 per provider/month Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Eligibility (module) $30 per provider/month Insurance eligibility verification (Build-a-Bundle line item). cite
Credit Card Processing (AdvancedMD Pay) $0 monthly; transaction fees apply AdvancedMD Pay is a free add-on to the software; transaction fees: in-person 30¢ + 2.6%, card-not-present 30¢ + 3.0%; setup $150 per office key; terminal $500/unit (official FAQ). cite
Complete Bundle — Behavioral & Mental Health (specialty bundle) $299 per provider/month Specialty complete bundle (EHR + PM + engagement) for behavioral/mental health. Free 30-day trial available for small practices (1–3 providers) via AdvancedMD Now. cite
Complete Bundle — Physical Medicine / Therapy (specialty bundle) $299 per provider/month Specialty complete bundle for PT/rehab/ortho, etc. (standard specialty pricing page). cite
Complete Bundle — Med Spa (specialty bundle) $249 per provider/month Specialty complete bundle for med-spa practices (specialty pricing page). cite
AdvancedMD Now (self-service, mental health edition) $130 per provider/month (month-to-month) after 30-day free trial 30-day free trial (AdvancedMD Now) for small mental-health practices (1–3 providers). After trial, $130/month per provider if continued. Trial explicitly stated on vendor site. cite

Usage-based / RCM (revenue cycle management): Pricing model: Percentage of practice collections (full-service RCM) Typical range: 4%–8% of practice collections (official RCM pricing page). Software is included with RCM services; flexible agreements and no hidden fees are noted. cite

Notes & caveats:

  • AdvancedMD offers a configurable "Build a Bundle" à-la-carte pricing calculator with per-module line items (per provider/month) and promotional discounts ("savings up to 40%" when maxing bundle). Estimates are labeled "PER PROVIDER/MONTH" on the vendor site. cite
  • The vendor states it offers both per-provider and per-encounter pricing models, but per-encounter amounts are not published as fixed rates on the public pricing pages (the site describes encounter-based plans are available; contact sales for quotes). cite
  • Additional professional services (implementation/training/custom work) have separate fees listed on the vendor site (e.g., training $150/hr; terminal and setup fees for payment solutions). cite

Seller details

AdvancedMD, Inc. (a subsidiary of Francisco Partners)
South Jordan, Utah, USA
1999
Subsidiary
https://www.advancedmd.com/
https://x.com/AdvancedMD
https://www.linkedin.com/company/advancedmd/

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