Practice Fusion

practicefusion.com
Healthcare IT
Weekend Project

Cloud-based EHR and practice management for independent healthcare providers.

How to Replace Practice Fusion

Overview

Practice Fusion is a comprehensive cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system designed for independent medical practices. It streamlines clinical workflows, patient engagement, and administrative tasks in one integrated platform.

Features

46 features across 11 categories

Accessibility(1)

Mobile App for ProvidersPremium

Native mobile application for iOS and Android allowing remote access to EHR.

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Administrative(8)

Appointment Scheduling

Online appointment scheduling with automated reminders and cancellation management.

Check-in KiosksPremium

Self-service patient check-in via kiosks to reduce front desk workload.

Document Management

Centralized storage and management of clinical and administrative documents.

Insurance VerificationPremium

Real-time insurance eligibility and coverage verification at point of service.

Patient Demographics Management

Centralized patient demographic information with automated verification.

Practice Management

Billing, scheduling, and administrative workflow management for medical practices.

Staff Directory

Centralized directory of practice staff with contact information and roles.

Task Management

Workflow task management for staff assignments and tracking.

Analytics(2)

Quality MeasuresPremium

Tracking and reporting of clinical quality measures for quality improvement initiatives.

Report Generation

Customizable reports on clinical, financial, and operational metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Clinical(18)

Allergy and Drug Interaction Alerts

Real-time alerts for drug allergies and potential medication interactions.

Care CoordinationPremium

Secure messaging and information sharing between providers for collaborative care.

Chronic Disease ManagementPremium

Tools for tracking and managing patients with chronic conditions through alerts and dashboards.

Clinical Decision SupportAIPremium

Evidence-based alerts and clinical guidelines integrated into documentation workflows.

E-Prescribing

Direct prescription transmission to pharmacies with electronic signature capabilities.

Electronic Health Records

Comprehensive EHR system for patient medical history, diagnoses, and treatment documentation.

Encounter Tracking

Complete tracking of patient encounters including time stamps and provider documentation.

ICD-10 Coding

Integrated ICD-10 diagnosis coding with search and suggestion capabilities.

Immunization Tracking

Automatic tracking and reminders for patient immunizations and vaccinations.

Lab Integration

Direct integration with laboratory systems for order placement and result retrieval.

Medication ReconciliationAIPremium

Automated reconciliation of medications to identify discrepancies and drug interactions.

Prescription Refill Management

Automated prescription refill requests and management from patient portal.

Preventive Care Reminders

Automated alerts for preventive care screenings and wellness visits based on age and risk.

Referral Management

Track and manage patient referrals to specialists with automated follow-up capabilities.

TelemedicinePremium

Built-in video consultation capabilities for remote patient visits.

Templates and Documentation

Customizable clinical templates for faster and consistent documentation.

Vitals Entry

Easy entry and tracking of patient vital signs during clinical encounters.

Voice Recognition DocumentationAIPremium

Dictation-based clinical documentation with automatic transcription.

Communication(1)

Secure Messaging

HIPAA-compliant messaging between providers, staff, and patients.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(3)

Audit Logs

Complete audit trails of all user activities for compliance and security monitoring.

HIPAA Compliance

Full HIPAA-compliant infrastructure with encryption and data protection standards.

Meaningful Use ReportingPremium

Automated reporting for Meaningful Use and EHR certification requirements.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Financial(4)

Billing and Revenue Cycle

Automated billing, claims submission, and revenue cycle management with denial tracking.

Claims Status Tracking

Real-time tracking of submitted insurance claims and payment status.

CPT Code Management

Comprehensive CPT procedure code management for billing accuracy.

Financial Analytics DashboardPremium

Real-time dashboard for revenue, collections, and financial performance metrics.

Integration(2)

FHIR CompliancePremium

Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources compliance for modern health data exchange.

Interoperability and HL7

Standards-based health information exchange capabilities for EHR interoperability.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Patient Engagement(4)

Patient Communication

Automated appointment reminders, recalls, and patient outreach via SMS and email.

Patient Education

Library of patient education materials linked to diagnoses and conditions.

Patient Feedback CollectionPremium

Automated surveys and feedback collection from patients for quality improvement.

Patient Portal

Secure portal allowing patients to access medical records, request appointments, and communicate with providers.

Security(2)

Data Backup and Recovery

Automatic daily backups with disaster recovery capabilities.

Multi-User Access Control

Role-based access control with granular permissions for different user types.

Support(1)

User Training Resources

Online training courses, webinars, and documentation for staff onboarding.

Pricing

Essential

$149/mo
  • EHR
  • Practice Management
  • Basic Patient Portal

Professional

Popular
$249/mo
  • All Essential plus E-Prescribing
  • Lab Integration
  • Advanced Scheduling

Premium

$399/mo
  • All Professional plus AI Clinical Decision Support
  • Financial Analytics
  • Telemedicine

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Practice Fusion

Monthly$149/mo
Yearly$1.8k/yr
5-Year Total$8.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1.5k
SaaS
$1.8k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $4.6k
SaaS
$5.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $7.7k
SaaS
$8.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Practice Fusion alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 46 features.

Buy Practice Fusion

Monthly cost$1,490/mo
3-year total$53,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Building could save ~$16,680 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 46 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

26 known integrations

AllscriptsAthenahealthAWSBoxCernerCVS PharmacyDropboxEhr Vendor APIEpic SystemsGoogle CalendarGoogle CloudLabCorpMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsQuest DiagnosticsSendGridServiceNowSFTPSlackSquareStripeSureScriptsTwilioWalgreens PharmacyZoom