Compare NextGen Enterprise EHR and Merge RIS - Feb 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - NextGen Enterprise EHR or Merge RIS?

Merge RIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than NextGen Enterprise EHR, and NextGen Enterprise EHR is rated higher (99/100) than Merge RIS (77/100). Merge RIS offers users more features (3) than NextGen Enterprise EHR (2).

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:

NextGen Healthcare Vs. Merge Healthcare

NextGen Healthcare: At NextGen Healthcare, we understand the evolving healthcare market and the importance of quality collaborative care and patient-centered. But there has been one constant through all the changes. It's been there for over 20 years. And that's NextGen Healthcare. And we'll be there for you as healthcare continues to evolve. Ready when you...

Merge Healthcare: Merge is a leading provider of innovative enterprise imaging, interoperability and clinical systems that seek to advance healthcare. Merge’s enterprise and cloud-based technologies for image intensive specialties provide access to any image, anywhere, any time. Merge also provides clinical trials software with end-to-end study support in a single p...

Who is more expensive? NextGen Enterprise EHR or Merge RIS?

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 NextGen Enterprise EHR and Merge RIS.

NextGen Enterprise EHR price starts at $299 per provider/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 NextGen Healthcare is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Medical software. Merge RIS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 NextGen Healthcare is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Medical software.

Bottom line: Merge RIS is more expensive than NextGen Enterprise EHR.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared NextGen Enterprise EHR Vs. Merge RIS based on some of the most important and required Medical features.

NextGen Enterprise EHR: Medical, Medical.

Merge RIS: Data Analysis Tools, Marketing, Social Marketing.

Target customer size

NextGen Healthcare Medical software serves a wide range of healthcare organizations, including small to large physician practices, community health centers, accountable care organizations, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals. The software is a useful solution for medical businesses of all sizes and a variety of types.