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    CentralReach

    Score6.3 out of 10
    N/ACentralReach, headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, is a provider of electronic medical record (EMR), practice management, and clinical solutions that enable Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and related behavioral health practices to deliver quality autism care for superior outcomes. The company supports ABA space with solutions including precision teaching, clinical data collection, scheduling, billing and learning management. Boasting users among more than 100,000 clinicians and educators,…N/A

    Epic

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AEpic offers a suite of medical practice management and EHR software.N/A
    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
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    Billing and Claims Management
    Comparison of Billing and Claims Management features of CentralReach and Epic
    Feature
    CentralReach
    -
    Ratings
    Epic
    8.3
    7 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Real-time eligibility verification00 Ratings8.36 Ratings
    Claims management00 Ratings8.36 Ratings
    Coding00 Ratings8.37 Ratings
    Patient billing00 Ratings8.37 Ratings
    Financial Reporting00 Ratings8.36 Ratings
    Patient Scheduling
    Comparison of Patient Scheduling features of CentralReach and Epic
    Feature
    CentralReach
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    Ratings
    Epic
    7.9
    7 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Rule-based scheduling00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Automated appointment reminders00 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Automated patient check-in00 Ratings7.25 Ratings
    Multi-location support00 Ratings8.66 Ratings
    Calendar interface00 Ratings5.06 Ratings
    Electronic Medical Records
    Comparison of Electronic Medical Records features of CentralReach and Epic
    Feature
    CentralReach
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    Ratings
    Epic
    8.6
    7 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Charting / document management00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Templates00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Patient portal00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
    Mobile/tablet support00 Ratings7.97 Ratings
    Fax integration00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
    Integration with other EMR and PM systems00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Workflow automation00 Ratings7.95 Ratings
    Speech recognition00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Customization00 Ratings7.67 Ratings
    E-prescribing00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Medical Security and Privacy
    Comparison of Medical Security and Privacy features of CentralReach and Epic
    Feature
    CentralReach
    -
    Ratings
    Epic
    9.5
    7 Ratings
    13% above category average
    HIPAA compliance00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    Role-based permission levels00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Data backups and redundancy00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Local mode / networking failsafe00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
    Workflow and Scale
    Comparison of Workflow and Scale features of CentralReach and Epic
    Feature
    CentralReach
    -
    Ratings
    Epic
    7.7
    7 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Task tracking00 Ratings6.97 Ratings
    Specialty-specific workflows00 Ratings6.97 Ratings
    Multi-office / multi-physician capabilities00 Ratings9.37 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    CareLogic EHR
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    eClinicalWorks
    Score7.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (4 ratings)
    8.6
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    CentralReach
    For an organization providing ABA service, there really is nobody else that even provides a remotely comparable service. It does have limitations and areas of the system that take more training or are less intuitive than one might hope, but their customer support representatives are generally really helpful and they are pretty quick to make updates to better serve their clients. They are incredible at finding efficient ways to reduce workflow, and while the product can be quite pricey, we have found that it has saved us at least 2 FT admin positions through the efficiency it has created and further frees up our clinicians so that they can focus in more on client outcomes. It's instrumental in our ability to scale our operations across locations. Even with its limitations, it's proven to be in a class of its own in the ABA world.
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    Epic
    Epic is very good on the medical side and continues improving mental health and dental care. Having integrated telehealth via Zoom was a game-changer. During COVID, it was vital to have telehealth options and to ensure it was completely HIPAA Compliant and easy to document inside their health record.
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    Pros
    CentralReach
    • CentralReach is easy to use once you get fully trained.
    • CentralReach helps us schedule our appointments, document our services, and quickly convert those sessions into charges to be billed to payors.
    • CentralReach is always evolving and implementing new features to keep up with client demands and the ever changing healthcare field.
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    Epic
    • There are doctors' notes templates with prepopulated fields in them. This saves a lot of time.
    • Epic sends medication orders to pharmacies electronically so that we do not have to call. This saves a lot of time.
    • Epic has a Secure Chat feature via which we can send HIPAA protected messages to any employee with the patient's name and record attached.
    • It has a PDMP link. We can look up what controlled medications such as opiates patients have been prescribed and by whom.
    • It links to MyChart, which is a platform via which patients can look up their own information without them having to call the doctors. This saves a lot of time.
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    Cons
    CentralReach
    • Scheduling module has its limitations
    • Instant Chat is not robust
    • The App is terrible!!
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    Epic
    • Visual Updates: While Epic is constantly improving the user experience, there are a few features that still need a design refresh. While this does not effect functionality, it does have an impact on user perception.
    • Ordering: While placing an order for a physician is very easy, a few changes to the workflow could improve the experience for physicians.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CentralReach
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    Epic
    It is beyond measure the best EHR on the market.
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    Usability
    CentralReach
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    Epic
    You should invest time into taking a training class before using Epic, but once you get the hang of it the usability features are endless! My favorite part about Epic is how it is automated and "trained" to catch user errors that would typically be missed in normal documentation/charting. This ensures accuracy and eliminates errors.
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    Support Rating
    CentralReach
    It was really good in the beginning and during implementation, now that they have been bought and are scaling support is lacking
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    Epic
    The initial training was good but would have been even better had I been more familiar with the system before taking it. I found learning how to deal with Epic while working in the field at the same time was a (pardon the pun) Epic learning curve. I really think there should be a scribe who does the data entry and others can focus on what they do best.
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    In-Person Training
    CentralReach
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    Epic
    Well-vetted lesson plans that teach you what you need to know for success.
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    Online Training
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    Epic
    While not as effective as in-person training, it is still adequate.
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    Implementation Rating
    CentralReach
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    Epic
    Epic has a regimented implementation process that ensures a successful go-live.
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    Alternatives Considered
    CentralReach
    The user functionality is intuitive. The customer service is beyond other products which allows you to be more efficient and effective at using the system. Also, entering programming which is the primary use is very easy and also intuitive. Many parts of the system are connected which auto populate reports for our therapist. On the business side, the scheduling to billing is very effective.
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    Epic
    Epic gives extensive customization options in terms of utility and view. I have found this to be highly useful and efficient EHR as compared to other EHRs we use in our organization.
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    Return on Investment
    CentralReach
    • CR allows us to streamline across locations, share admin staff across locations and automate multiple processes that previously took administrative and clinical time.
    • CR actively seeks to continue to expand and refine their practices and products, and acquire related specialty services - a critical quality in a field that is evolving as quickly as ours is.
    • Using templates through CR and their scheduling and timesheet features ensures that we have an audit-proof system and that all sessions that we provide are in compliance with regulatory agencies for reimbursement.
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    Epic
    • Being able to track and document all of our services in the same place has made an exceptional improvement in continuity of patient care, both internally across departments (medical/dental/mental health) and externally with specialists and other healthcare organizations on a national scale.
    • Continuous improvements in Data reporting and analytics make tracking and implementing quality improvement measures throughout the year easy.
    • Massive improvements to the ELLA training platform, combined with detailed and interactive training materials for all system areas, make onboarding and staff training much easier!
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