Compare ifa EMR and Kareo - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 22, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ifa EMR or Kareo?

ifa EMR is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Kareo, and Kareo is rated higher (90/100) than ifa EMR (75/100). Kareo offers users more features (6) than ifa EMR (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Kareo!

Looking for the right Medical solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

ifa systems AG Vs. Kareo

ifa systems AG: The free float of the 2,500,000 shares is approx. 48.4%, the majority of 51.6% is held by the management and team members. The international headquarters of ifa systems AG is based in Frechen/Cologne, Germany. The company offers IT solutions for eye care specialists worldwide. The IT-product range: EMR (electronic medical records), scheduling, ...

Kareo: Since 2004, Kareo medical office software and services have been purpose-built with small practices in mind. From administration, to electronic health records, to billing and collections, we streamline and simplify operations so doctors can spend more time practicing medicine. And those minutes and hours we give back make a big difference. That’s w...

Who is more expensive? ifa EMR or Kareo?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Medical software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ifa EMR and Kareo.

ifa EMR accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ifa EMR is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Medical software. Kareo price starts at $349 per provider/month + 4% - 9% (collections) , When comparing Kareo to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Medical software cost.

Bottom line: ifa EMR is more expensive than Kareo.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ifa EMR Vs. Kareo based on some of the most important and required Medical features.

ifa EMR: Charting, Medical, Medical.

Kareo: Payment Management, Billing & Invoicing, Scheduling, Compliance , Barcode Scanning.

Target customer size

Customers of the software include small and medium practices as well as large businesses.

Kareo Medical Software serves a wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, and medical billing companies.

ifa EMR

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

ifaEMR is cloud-based Meaningful Use electronic health record (EHR) solution designed for ophthalmologists. The solution helps the user manage their daily workflow. It offers customized templates for different ...

Categories: Medical, CCHIT Certified EMR / EHR, Cloud Based EMR, E-Prescribing.

Kareo

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $349 per provider/month + 4% - 9% (collections)

Kareo EHR is a web-based Meaningful Use Stage 2 certified medical electronic health record (EHR) and practice management solution designed for physicians in small practices and billing companies.

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Payment Processing, Recurring invoicing, Compliance , SSO: Single sign on.

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Kareo Specifications

ITQlick Score: 90/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 2/10 - low cost
Category: Medical -> Kareo review
Company: Kareo
Pricing: starts at $349 per provider/month + 4% - 9% (collections)
Typical customers: Small, medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: Kareo review, Kareo pricing, Kareo alternatives

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ifa EMR: 3 Features

Charting
Medical
Medical

Kareo: 6 Features

Payment Management
Billing & Invoicing
Scheduling
Compliance
Barcode Scanning
Medical
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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ifa EMR
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
23
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Kareo
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$349 per provider/month + 4% - 9% (collections)
Functionality
31
Review
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NextGen ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$299 per provider/month
Functionality
20
Practice...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$149 per provider/month
Functionality
41
WebPT
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$3 per provider/day
Functionality
30
Review
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