NextGen Healthcare
Ambulatory EHR, practice management and interoperability software sold by quote, with a reported median contract of about $95,000 a year.
- Quote-based
- Annual contract
- Cloud or hosted
- Ambulatory groups
- Independent sources
- Verified 11 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 1 sourceLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is NextGen Healthcare?
NextGen Healthcare provides EHR, practice management, revenue cycle and interoperability (Mirth Connect) software for ambulatory practices.
- Best forMid-size and large ambulatory groups
- Team size fitMid-size teams, Large enterprises
- PricingNo public prices; median ~$95,000 a year (6 reports); implementation $5,000-$20,000 and other costs reported.
- Main limitationHigh total cost.
- Alternativesathenahealth (athenaOne), eClinicalWorks, Tebra · compare all
NextGen Healthcare overview: who it is for and what it does.
NextGen Healthcare offers EHR, practice management, revenue cycle and interoperability products including Mirth Connect.
CostBench (verified June 2026) says prices are quote-based, with a directional median of $95,000 a year from six buyer reports.
It lists third-party hidden costs such as $5,000 to $20,000 implementation, $2,000 to $10,000 migration and $200 to $500 per provider a month for maintenance, and a G2 rating of 3.7.
Main problem it solves
Supports large ambulatory practices.
Typical customer segment
Mid-size and large groups.
Target users
- Physician groups
- IT teams
- Revenue cycle teams
Primary use cases
- EHR
- Practice management
- RCM
- Interoperability
What makes it distinct
- Mirth Connect.
- Quote-only.
- High total cost.
NextGen Healthcare features explained.
Pricing (reported)
- Median
- ~$95,000 a year.
- Basis
- 6 buyer reports.
- Plans
- Quote; Mirth Connect listed.
Hidden costs (third-party)
- Implementation
- $5,000-$20,000.
- Migration
- $2,000-$10,000.
- Maintenance
- $200-$500 per provider a month.
Reviews
- G2
- 3.7 (172 reviews).
- Complaints
- Navigation and clicks.
- Trial
- None.
NextGen Healthcare pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 11 Nov 2026 against CostBench.
Pricing model
Quote-based annual contracts.
Free plan
No
Free trial
No
NextGen Healthcare plans and prices (USD)
Custom
Quote (~$95,000/yr median)
Annual
Plus implementation.
CostBench (June 2026).
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesNextGen Healthcare integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Mirth Connect
- Quest
- LabCorp
- Surescripts
Supported platforms
- Web
- Windows
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check NextGen Healthcare's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.
NextGen Healthcare pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Best for
- Mid-size and large ambulatory groups
- Multi-specialty practices
- Organisations needing interoperability
May be less suited to
- Solo practices
- Budget clinics
Top NextGen Healthcare alternatives and competitors.
athenahealth (athenaOne)
A cloud EHR, practice management and revenue cycle network (athenaOne) priced mainly as a percentage of…
Explore →Related producteClinicalWorks
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Explore →NextGen Healthcare compared with similar EHR, EMR and medical practice management software.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Starting price | Free trial | Specialty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NextGen Healthcare | Quote | ~$95,000/yr median | No | Ambulatory medical | Large groups |
| athenahealth (athenaOne) | % of collections | ~4% of collections (reported) | No | Ambulatory medical | Managed billing |
| DrChrono | Per provider | ~$199/provider/mo (reported) | Not documented | Medical | Mobile charting |
| eClinicalWorks | Per provider / % RCM | ~$449/provider/mo | Not documented | Multi-specialty | Integrated suite |
| Jane | Plan tiers | $59/mo | No | Allied health | Cash-pay clinics |
| Practice Fusion | Per provider (annual) | ~$149/provider/mo | Not documented | Medical | Simple EHR |
NextGen Healthcare vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
No head-to-head comparison involving NextGen Healthcare is published yet. The NextGen Healthcare alternatives guide compares it with athenahealth (athenaOne), eClinicalWorks and Tebra in one table.
NextGen Healthcare discussions and buying questions.
No published discussions mention this product yet.
NextGen Healthcare questions and answers
What is NextGen Healthcare used for?
NextGen Healthcare provides EHR, practice management, revenue cycle and interoperability (Mirth Connect) software for ambulatory practices. Typical uses include eHR, practice management, rCM, interoperability.
How much does NextGen Healthcare cost?
NextGen is quote-based; CostBench reports a median of about $95,000 a year.
What is Mirth Connect?
NextGen's interoperability engine, listed as a product.
What hidden costs come with NextGen?
Implementation, migration, training and maintenance, per third-party estimates.
What are the main alternatives to NextGen Healthcare?
The main alternatives to NextGen Healthcare covered on Stack18 are athenahealth (athenaOne), eClinicalWorks and Tebra. athenahealth (athenaOne) may suit practices wanting managed billing on a shared network. eClinicalWorks may suit multi-specialty practices wanting EHR, PM and billing in one database. Tebra may suit independent practices wanting clinical, billing and marketing in one login. See the NextGen Healthcare alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What are the pros and cons of NextGen Healthcare?
Strengths: Interoperability via Mirth Connect. Full ambulatory suite. Limitations: High total cost. Many hidden costs reported.
Who is NextGen Healthcare best for?
NextGen Healthcare may suit mid-size and large ambulatory groups; multi-specialty practices; organisations needing interoperability. It may be less suited to solo practices; budget clinics.
What integrations does NextGen Healthcare support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Mirth Connect, Quest, LabCorp, Surescripts. API: Not reviewed for this profile.
When was the NextGen Healthcare profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 11 Nov 2026. 1 source is listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- NextGen Healthcare plans and pricing (verified June 2026) CostBench Third-party Accessed 11 Nov 2026
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