We regularly survey BuyerZone users to ask how their purchases went. We've used their responses to provide a sampling of actual prices paid for electronic medical records (EMR) software.

An EMR is a significant purchase for any practice, but the long-term benefits will outweigh the initial investment. Try not to set a budget before you talk to several EMR providers to understand the range of capabilities and costs.

The quotes below show the variety of pricing you'll encounter when shopping for EMR: purchase costs range from under $2,000 to over $200,000. You may also choose an application service provider (ASP) system, which relieves you of the burden of maintaining in-house servers – in that case, you're more likely to be charged either a flat monthly fee, or a per-visit usage fee.

You may also be responsible for other fees such as training and enhanced support, although the vendor may include those costs in your price quote. Software updates are usually included in ASP pricing, but in-house software vendors may charge you for updates as they come out.

EMR prices

"$50,000 and it included hardware and software and in-house training."
-- Dentist, Weddington, North Carolina

"$3,200 - billing and EMR software plus CPT code list, ICD-9 codes, script writing software."
-- Health Care Professional, Richmond, Indiana

"$210,000."
-- Physician, Birmingham, Alabama [6-10 users]

"$499/month - ASP Hybrid includes PM/EMR/Revenue Cycle Management. Hardware - $3K."
-- Consultant, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"$47,000 total package with hardware and first-year service."
-- Cardiovascular Physician, Marietta, Georgia

"$1,800 for regular software and support for one year including updates."
-- Primary Care Physician, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico

"Approx. $59,000."
-- Office Manager, St. Petersburg, Florida

"$4,000. EMR and billing, electronic filing, reminder system."
-- Behavioral Health Practice, Midlothian, Virginia

"Medigraph - EMR, electronic billing, scheduling.  $.63/visit.  No installation fee.  Free technical support."
-- Physical therapist, Dodgeville, Wisconsin

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Want more information on choosing an EMR vendor? Read our Electronic Medical Records Buyer’s Guide. To review in-depth medical software provider profiles, use our free supplier comparison tool.

Information was provided by BuyerZone users. Quotes have been edited for clarity only.