Is a web-based application productive enough
for a professional medical billing service?

As you search for the best medical billing software for your business, you'll find competitors promoting ASP browser web-based applications as ideal for medical billing services and misleading you to believe that desktop applications are "old technology". They deceivingly guide people to believe that because web-based applications provide convenience that they are more advanced. There is no doubt that certain types of applications like shopping sites such as Amazon and others are suitable for the web. However, demanding medical billing systems that require multi-tasking, speed, efficiency and the flexibility needed to handle all types of medical specialties require more robust functionality than web-based applications can offer today. Additionally, not all web-based systems are created equal. Our competitors use bottom-of-the-barrel application that's highly limited in functionality. It won't suit your business needs going forward.

The best way to decide on software is to take a look at the functionality needed to get the job done well. Buy the best functionality not the concept of web-based / desktop or server-based. Test-drive every application yourself. Read more...


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CMS to pay bonuses for EHR/EMR use

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EMR use by physicians is mandated by 2012. As a billing service you can benefit now. Contact ClaimTek for details.


Webified Desktop Apps vs Browser-based Apps
Great Idea, Questionable Value
The Internet has changed how we access and use information. With a computer and a high-speed connection, no matter where you are, your world travels with you. Of course, while that might sound eminently desirable - the reality is sometimes not as romantic.

WebOS is a great idea, but in my opinion it has questionable value. It can be fun, exciting, entertaining and even convenient for some - but being as efficient, flexible and productive as a desktop is practically impossible. The majority of these applications are almost essentially superfluous, emphasizing novelty over substance.

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/webified_desktop_apps_vs_browser_apps.php

Your opinion please - Web Apps vs. Desktop Apps

I have been developing web-based applications for around 3 years, first
using ASP, and more recently, ASP.NET.

I am starting to wonder if web applications are really the way forward for
software. And by 'software' I mean applications, (eg. word, excel) not web
sites (eg. amazon.com). I am starting to think, with the .NET framework
being shipped with new operating systems, and freely available online, that
a better way forward is thin-client desktop (VB.NET Windows Forms)
applications - and leave the ASP.NET web for 'real' web sites.

It's true that deployment is infinitely quicker with web-based solutions.
But what about the quality of the product after deployment? Isn't that
important too?...continued... http://bytes.com/forum/thread47411.html


Google Answers: Desktop vs. Web applications

Web based applications are server side with a local client that is restricted ... In the same line of desktop vs. web applications, I feel that there should ...

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=747326

Small Business Software
Free Website Content - Webware vs Desktop Software

Web Applications Vs Desktop Software Solutions
By S. Housley

There has been a long running debate about web applications replacing desktop software applications. While some functions are better suited to web applications. It is my belief that security concerns and legacy systems will prevent desktop software from becoming obsolete. Read more at....
http://www.small-business-software.net/webware-vs-desktop.htm