Free practice management software?

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OK, I came across this on a messageboard. This sounds too good to be

true, but I'll post it anyways.

AlloFactor is calling itself a " free, comprehensive, integrated

practice management software " and includes scheduling, registration,

billing, EMR, reporting and all external interactions with payers

including claim submission, ERA and eligibility verification. It

appears to be an ASP-like model, where the data resides on their

hosted computers which you access over the Internet. They provide the

software, customer service and setup for free while it charges a

small fee for each payer transaction.

> Modules

> Appointment Scheduler - FREE

> Registration – FREE

> Billing – FREE

> Payments - FREE

> Reports – FREE

> Local Printing – FREE

> Local Scanning – FREE

> EMR – $35/month/provider (Optional)

>

> Transactions

> Electronic Claim Submission - $0.30/claim (Optional)

> Eligibility Checking - $0.30/check (Optional)

> Electronic Remittance Advice - $0.30/claim (Optional

>

> Services

> Paper Claims Mailing - $0.50/claim (Optional)

> Patient Statement Mailing - $1.00/statement (Optional)

> Pre-collection Mailing - $1.00/statement (Optional)

> External Transcription Services – FREE (your vendor may charge fees

> separately) alloFactor Transcription Services - $0.08/line (65

> char) (Optional)

> External Billing Services – FREE (your vendor may charge fees

> separately) alloFactor Billing Services - 3%-7% of Revenue

> (Optional). Get an online quote

>

> Support

> Email Support - FREE

> Phone Support - $120/hour

>

> Training

> Online Training Video - FREE

> Web based Training - $150/hour

> Personal Training - $150/hour + Travel Expenses (Minimum of 8 hours)

>

> Data Conversion

> Onetime Data Upload to alloFactor - FREE

I have no idea how good it is, and their web site doesn't list any

" real names " or companies behind it, although it looks quite

professional. It bothers me when I don't know who is behind a product/

service. Joe@... seems to be posting messages to every web

site on the Internet advertising this product. Looks interesting, but

I'd say approach with caution. Caveat Emptor. I have no financial

ties to Allofactor.

Seto

South Pasadena, CA