The key to finding the best EHR/EMR (Electronic Health Records or Electronic Medical Records) system, with the right features and at the right price is to ask yourself what your practice needs the most in an EMR - and what it really does not need in the way of added bells, whistles, and fees. If you are a solo, private, or small practice, then most likely you are looking for high quality EHR with the most bang for the buck. Also, it's more than likely that you are looking for a low cost EHR system that is fast, easy to use with all the features and capabilities to take your clinic paperless. To narrow down your EHR search, it's vital to investigate what systems your peers are recommending, and which sysmtems rate the best by practicing physicians. Which systems are the top EHRs for 2024? Superficially, what are the best EHR systems for today's small and private practice when asking other software users?
According to Software Advices' FrontRunners Top EHRs Report from 2019 below, and to 2023 today, these are the Best EHRs for Small Practices bases on real EMR users feedback and reviews.
The EHR "FrontRunners" quadrants ranks EHR leaders that offer the best Usability with the highest User Recommended scores.
Products Scored Based on User Reviews
Software products were scored in two areas-Usability and User Recommended-based on actual user ratings. EHRs have to offer a core set of functionality-for example, they must be able to create and store digital patient records, generate E/M codes, provide decision support, retain ONC-ATCB certification (meaning the system meets standards set by government health officials) and more. From there, user reviews dictate the Usability and User Recommended scores.
- THE BEST EHRs IN 2024
Praxis EMR, InSync, Sevocity, 75 Health, iClinic, Charm, RxNT, DrChrono, MedEvolve and Amazing Charts
1. Praxis EMR
Founded in 1989 and considered the top AI EHR for small to mid-sized practices, Praxis EMR/EHR is an award-winning, serving thousands of physicians across the U.S. and throughout the world. Praxis has an artificial intelligence (AI) technology called Concept Processing that self learns while the user charts in free text. Due to its focus on usability and user experience, Praxis is the number one rated EHR in user satisfaction at Software Advice, Capterra, AmericanEHR, and in the AAFP's EHR User Satisfaction Surveys. Praxis is cloud or server based, and certified as a complete EHR for MACRA and automates CMS Quality Reporting Programs.
2. InSync
InSync provides MU-2 certified integrated EMR, along with practice management software. This Tampa, Florida based company also provides speciality EMR such as behavioral health software, substance abuse software, and pediatric therapy software. InSync also focuses on improving practices billing services.
3. Liquid EHR
This EHR service is headquartered in Cary, NC and focuses solely on optometry physicians. Liquid prides itself on using the latest technology in the industry in order to provide the best service possible to its users. In addition, Liquid is Drummond Certified, according to the ONC Health IT Certification.
4. iPatientCare
iPatientCare is an EHR service that provides assistance to physician offices, rural health clinics, and federally qualified health centers across the United States. This company focuses on reducing the costs associated with billing and helps raise collection rates. iPatientCare received Surescripts' White Coat of Quality Award in 2016, signifying that their standards for e-prescribing are of the highest quality.
5. Sevocity
Sevocity is a division of its parent company, Conceptual Mindworks which was founded in 1990. Sevocity began in 2002 and started operations in the United States in 2009 and is now based in San Antonio, Texas.This EHR provider makes sharing patient information easier by frequently updating its software to best fit the needs of its customers.
6. 75health Software
75health was founded by Kumar Subramaniam when he became frustrated with having to use multiple paper reports, instead of an electronic system like the one he created. This company has offices in the US, India, South Africa, and Trinidad and Tobago. Some of 75health's key components for its software is the use of charting, HIPAA compliance, and ICD-10 compliance.
7. iClinic
iClinic prides itself on providing an EHR that is innovative and provides assistance to private clinicians offices and hospitals. Some features that iClinic provides include its Scheduler, which provides a view of calendars and rooms at once, along with an easy method for scheduling patients.
8. CareCloud
Care Cloud was founded in September of 2009 by Albert Santalo in Miami, Florida. This EHR services works with physicians in over 50 different specialties in 48 states. This company provides cloud based software and released a mobile app in 2014. In 2014 CareCloud was listed as 28th in Forbes' "Most Promising Companies" list.
9. Prime Suite
As part of Greenway Health, this cloud-based EHR provides over 4,000 customizable templates. These templates can be used by at least 35 different specialties and even allows for the templates to be shared with other physicians. Prime Suite focuses on making using this EHR system as efficient as possible, along with having a simplistic model.
10. Electronic Medical Assistant
Electronic Medical Assistant is an EHR service from Modernizing Medicine which values making their EHR as efficient as possible. In addition, Electronic Medical Assistant integrated their products and services so they can provide millions of data points from patients. Their other services include business operations, practice management, and analytics.
The highest quality EHRs will of course have much more of an upside compared to any average EHR. Here are some of the benefits of the top EHR systems:
Easy to Use
The best EHRs are easy to use, helping doctors work manageable with intuitive and flexible programs.
Secure
The best EHRs are HIPAA compliant and encrypted, protecting a practice's information, both for the practice itself and the patient.
AI-Driven
The best EHR should have an AI system that learns and adapts based on a doctor's practice preferences and gets faster and smarter as it is used.
Fast
An EHR system enables doctors to work both easier and faster; efficiency is a trait that is pertinent for any business and is vital to the best EHRs.
Affordable
The best EHRs are affordable and offer the most bang for the buck by saving practitioners money and time and helping them to practice quality medicine efficiently.
Certified
Has the comprehensive security, functionality and interoperability features of an EHR to be certified by the Certification Committee for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) for MACRA attestation.
High-Quality
A high-quality EHR system is made up of a reliable, high performing, and user-friendly program that prompts better quality care from its users.
Interoperable
Being able to share information between different EHR systems and share information between providers.
Award-Winning
Rankings and awards, like the ACP, AAFP, Software Advice FrontRunners guide, will highlight the finest EHRs based on real life user experience.
Legal Protection
The best EHR will assure its users are abiding with HIPAA requirements, documentation guidelines, and many other legal needs to protect its doctors and ensure quality care.
Customer Satisfaction
Only the best EHR can be rated #1 in customer satisfaction and usability from physician-users who enjoy improved efficiency and medical quality, with increased revenues and professional satisfaction.
Template-Free
Only a template-free EHR will allow more freedom for the doctor as the software is comprehensively customized around the physician rather than relying on cumbersome and uncompromising templates.
EMR and EHR?
The terms electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR) are synonymous today, but they did not start that way and some still argue that there is a difference. Praxis is a fully certified EHR. So, Praxis is an EHR. However the original term EMR is more precise, and should be preferred by medical practitioners.
Why does Praxis proudly claim to be the best EMR and not simply an EHR?