Planetrehab combines all the benefits of purchasing a standalone software package with the benefits of a billing service.
| Purchases & Fees |
PlanetRehab with Billing Service |
Stand-Alone Software |
Billing Service |
| Software Purchase |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Monthly Subscription |
No |
No |
No |
| Maintenance Fee |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Hardware Purchase |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Support |
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| Free Telephone Tech Support |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
| Free Software Updates |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
| Free Software Upgrades |
Yes |
No |
N/A |
| Software Features |
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| Handles Single or Mulitple Clinics |
Yes |
Single Clinic-Yes
Multiple Clinics-Yes but only with a WAN or Terminal Services AND a large hardware and software investment.
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N/A |
| Access Billing Data from a Centralized Location |
Yes |
Single Clinic-Yes
Multiple Clinics-Yes but only with a WAN or Terminal Services AND a large hardware and software investment.
|
No |
| Centralized Documentation |
Yes |
Single Clinic-Yes
Multiple Clinics-Yes but only with a WAN or Terminal Services AND a large hardware and software investment.
|
No |
| Centralized Mangement Reports |
Yes |
Single Clinic-Yes
Multiple Clinics-Yes but only with a WAN or Terminal Services AND a large hardware and software investment.
|
No |
| Practice Management Capabilities |
Yes |
Single Clinic-Yes
Multiple Clinics-Yes but only with a WAN or Terminal Services AND a large hardware and software investment.
|
No |
| Electronic Billing |
Yes |
In some cases with fees. |
Yes |
| Drag and Drop Notes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Note Templates |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Keeps abreast of the latest changes in billing practices |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Access Data from Anywhere |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Needs Constant Internet Access |
No |
No |
No |
| HIPAA Compliant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Software Functions |
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| Scheduling |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Documentation |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Electronic Billing |
Yes |
In some cases with fees. |
No |
| Designed specifically for Physical/Occupational Therapy Practices |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Benefits |
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Status of the business is at your fingertips.
Software is located on-site.
Reduces billing staff costs.
Handles collections.
Faster payment from insurance company.
Fewer non-pays and rejected claims.
Improved cash flow.
Reduce missed appointment billing.
Eliminates the need for an in-house computer technical staff.
Low start up costs.
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Software can be located on-site.
Can centralize data. |
Provide business status reports.
Handles collections.
Uses the latest billing practices.
Improved cash flow.
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| Benefits |
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| Setup Fees |
Single Clinic
$1500
Multiple Clinics
$2500 for 1st clinic;
$1000 for each additional clinic
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Varies |
Varies from none to $50,000 |
| Pricing |
7% of collections |
$500-$150,000 |
7% of all collections |
| Support |
Free |
$100-$150 per hour |
Not applicable |