Compare ProtoMED and Essential RCM - Feb 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ProtoMED or Essential RCM?

ProtoMED is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Essential RCM, and Essential RCM is rated higher (90/100) than ProtoMED (77/100).

Looking for the right Medical Billing 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:

ProtoMED Medical Management Vs. edgeMED Healthcare

ProtoMED Medical Management: ProtoMED Medical Management is a privately-held medical management software publisher and certified electronic claims clearinghouse - one of only forty nationwide certified by the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). The ProtoMED practice management software features electronic scheduling, electronic claims processing, el...

edgeMED Healthcare: edgeMED was established in 1981 with one simple philosophy; Healthcare Above All. Since our inception, edgeMED’s core function has been pioneering the use of technology and expert services that enable healthcare providers to distribute world-class patient safety, clinical outcomes & financial results. From developing one of the nation’s first elect...

Who is more expensive? ProtoMED or Essential RCM?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Medical Billing 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 ProtoMED and Essential RCM.

ProtoMED accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ProtoMED is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Medical Billing software. Essential RCM price starts at $149 per feature/month , When comparing Essential RCM to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Medical Billing software cost.

Bottom line: ProtoMED cost is around the same cost of Essential RCM.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ProtoMED Vs. Essential RCM based on some of the most important and required Medical Billing features.

ProtoMED: We are still working to collect the list of features for ProtoMED.

Essential RCM: We are still working to collect the list of features for Essential RCM.

Target customer size

ProtoMED's typical customers include: SMBs,

Essential RCM Medical Billing software is primarily designed for healthcare providers of all sizes, including medical practices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations.