Electronic medical records built for how physicians actually work
We test EMR systems against real clinical workflows — charting, e-prescribing, lab integration, referral management, and patient communication. Our reviews focus on usability, specialty-specific templates, and total cost of ownership.
Written for: Physicians, Specialists, Medical Directors, Practice Owners
Quick Comparison
| Software | Best For | Key Features | Starting Price | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| athenaOne | Multi-specialty clinics | Cloud EMR, RCM, patient engagement, analytics | From $140/provider/mo |
4.4
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| DrChrono | iPad-first practices | Mobile EMR, custom forms, e-prescribing, billing | From $199/provider/mo |
4.1
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| eClinicalWorks | Large multi-provider practices | Comprehensive EHR, population health, telehealth | From $449/provider/mo |
3.9
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| Practice Fusion | Solo practitioners on a budget | Free tier, charting, e-prescribing, lab orders | Free (ad-supported) / $149/mo |
4
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| Elation Health | Primary care and DPC practices | Clinical-first EHR, care collaboration, patient portal | From $399/provider/mo |
4.6
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Detailed Reviews
athenaOne
Best for: Multi-specialty clinics
Cloud EMR, RCM, patient engagement, analytics
DrChrono
Best for: iPad-first practices
Mobile EMR, custom forms, e-prescribing, billing
eClinicalWorks
Best for: Large multi-provider practices
Comprehensive EHR, population health, telehealth
Practice Fusion
Best for: Solo practitioners on a budget
Free tier, charting, e-prescribing, lab orders
Elation Health
Best for: Primary care and DPC practices
Clinical-first EHR, care collaboration, patient portal
How to Choose an EMR for Your Practice
Key questions to ask when evaluating options in this category:
- 1 Does it have templates and workflows for your specific specialty?
- 2 How does it handle e-prescribing, including controlled substances (EPCS)?
- 3 What lab and imaging integrations are available out of the box?
- 4 Is the system ONC-certified and ready for MIPS/MACRA reporting?
- 5 What is the realistic implementation timeline for your practice size?