Change Healthcare (Optum) vs AdvancedMD
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Medical Billing Software (2026). Last verified July 12, 2026.
The short answer
AdvancedMD ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Practice administrators, CFOs, and billing leaders at hospitals, physician groups, and specialty practices / Medical practices managing billing and revenue cycle. Best for its modular approach, letting practices build a custom solution.
At a glance
| Change Healthcare (Optum) | AdvancedMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Medical Billing Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Very large clearinghouse and payer reach | Customizable for mid-sized practices |
| Pricing | $$$ (custom, per-transaction) | $$$ ($400 to $800/mo/provider) |
| HQ | Nashville, USA | South Jordan, UT, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 1999 |
Change Healthcare (Optum)
One of the largest US clearinghouses, with a 2024 outage on its record.
www.optum.com/en/business/insights/change-healthcare.htmlSee full entry in The 11 Best Revenue Cycle Management Software (2026)
AdvancedMD
Best for its modular approach, letting practices build a custom solution.
www.advancedmd.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Medical Billing Software (2026)
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