Shlomi Lavi /
Feb 22, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - McKesson Practice Choice or Kareo?
McKesson Practice Choice is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Kareo, and Kareo is rated higher (90/100) than McKesson Practice Choice (85/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Practice Management 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:
McKesson Corporation Vs. Kareo
McKesson Corporation: McKesson is in business for better health. As a company working with health care stakeholders in every setting, we are charting the course toward a stronger, more sustainable future for the entire industry.
As the oldest and largest health care services company in the nation, McKesson plays an integral role in health care and has a unique vision...
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? McKesson Practice Choice or Kareo?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Practice Management 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 McKesson Practice Choice and Kareo.
McKesson Practice Choice price starts at $249 per provider/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 McKesson Practice Choice is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Practice Management 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 Practice Management software cost.
Bottom line: McKesson Practice Choice is more expensive than Kareo.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared McKesson Practice Choice Vs. Kareo based on some of the most important and required Practice Management features.
McKesson Practice Choice: Appointment Management, E-Prescribing, E/M Coding, HIPAA Compliant, Patient portal, Voice Recognition.
Kareo: Payment Management, Billing & Invoicing, Scheduling, Compliance , Barcode Scanning.
Target customer size
The software is a most viable product for small and medium medical businesses and practices.
Kareo Medical Software serves a wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, and medical billing companies.