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athenahealth pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $140 to $500 per per provider/month or % of collections in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

athenahealth offers 3 pricing tiers: Per-Provider License, Percentage-Based (athenaCollector), Full Suite (athenaOne). Standard paid plans include Per-Provider License at $140/undefined. The Percentage-Based (athenaCollector) plan is general users and teams.

Compared to other ehr/emr software software, athenahealth is positioned at the premium price point.

All athenahealth Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Per-Provider License $140 / $1680 / General users and teams
Percentage-Based (athenaCollector) Contact Contact General users and teams
Full Suite (athenaOne) Contact Contact General users and teams
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Per-Provider License

  • Cloud-based EHR access
  • Basic practice management
  • Patient portal
  • E-prescribing
  • Clinical documentation

Percentage-Based (athenaCollector)

  • 4-8% of monthly collections
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Billing services
  • Claims management
  • Payment processing
  • Denial management
  • You only pay when you get paid

Full Suite (athenaOne)

  • Integrated EHR and billing
  • Patient engagement tools
  • Care coordination
  • Population health management
  • AI-native healthcare software
  • Custom pricing based on practice size

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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 8 hidden costs
  • 4-8% of monthly collections for billing services
  • Implementation and onboarding fees
  • Training costs
  • Data migration from previous systems
  • Additional module fees for advanced features
  • Credit card processing fees (if applicable)
  • Custom integrations
  • Premium support tiers
Tip

Ask your athenahealth sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does athenahealth's percentage-based pricing work?

athenahealth charges 4-8% of your monthly practice collections for billing services (athenaCollector). This means they only get paid when you do, aligning their success with yours. The exact percentage depends on practice size and services selected.

02 What's the difference between per-provider and percentage-based pricing?

Per-provider pricing starts at $140/provider/month for EHR licenses, while percentage-based pricing (4-8% of collections) applies to billing services. Many practices use a combination: fixed per-provider fees for EHR access and percentage-based fees for revenue cycle management.

03 Is athenahealth suitable for small practices?

Yes, athenahealth works well for practices of various sizes. The percentage-based model can be particularly attractive for smaller practices as costs scale with revenue. A 5-provider practice would pay around $700/month minimum for EHR licenses, plus percentage-based billing fees if using athenaCollector.

04 What's included in the base athenahealth price?

The base per-provider license includes cloud-based EHR, e-prescribing, patient portal, clinical documentation, and basic practice management. Additional features like full revenue cycle management (athenaCollector) and patient engagement tools may have separate pricing.