MD Charts, LLC

MD Charts, LLC is an ambulatory electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system developed specifically for small to mid-sized outpatient medical practices. Founded in 2003 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform emphasizes ease of use and streamlined workflows for independent practices seeking an affordable, cloud-based solution without the complexity of enterprise-scale systems.

The system combines ambulatory EHR documentation, practice management, e-prescribing, lab integration, patient scheduling, and billing capabilities into a unified platform. MD Charts targets practices ranging from solo practitioners to groups with approximately 10-15 providers, focusing on general ambulatory specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, OB-GYN, orthopedics, and urgent care.

Key differentiators include its straightforward implementation process designed for practices without dedicated IT resources, a cloud-based deployment model that eliminates server maintenance requirements, and pricing structures tailored to smaller practice budgets. The platform provides ONC 2015 Edition CEHRT certification, enabling practices to participate in federal meaningful use and MIPS/MACRA quality reporting programs. EPCS certification supports electronic controlled substance prescribing through Surescripts integration.

MD Charts emphasizes customizable templates and documentation workflows that can be adapted to different specialty requirements without extensive configuration. The integrated practice management module handles patient scheduling, insurance verification, claims management, and revenue cycle functions within the same interface as clinical documentation, reducing the need for separate systems.

The platform's lab integration capabilities connect with major reference laboratories including Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, enabling electronic lab ordering and automated result incorporation into patient charts. Direct messaging support facilitates secure health information exchange with other providers and hospitals.

As a vendor serving the small practice segment, MD Charts competes on simplicity and affordability rather than enterprise features. The system lacks some advanced capabilities found in larger EHR platforms such as sophisticated population health management, advanced clinical decision support, or comprehensive API ecosystems. Its market position centers on practices prioritizing straightforward functionality, reasonable pricing, and responsive vendor support over modern technology features.

The subscription-based pricing model provides predictable monthly costs scaled to provider count, avoiding large upfront capital expenditures. This approach aligns with the financial constraints and cash flow management priorities typical of independent practices.