Streamline Your Practice Decisions with the AAOE Vendor Comparison Tool
Choosing the right technology solutions for your orthopedic practice can be overwhelming. With so many vendors offering similar products, how do you know which one truly meets your needs? That’s where the AAOE Vendor Comparison Tool (VCT) comes in—a free, member-exclusive resource designed by the AAOE Technology Council to simplify and strengthen your vendor evaluation process.
The AAOE VCT is available to assist practices in assessing and compare the following products and services:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Patient Check-In/Check-Out
- Patient Portals
- Scribe/Documentation
- Patient Reported Outcomes
- Patient Self-Scheduling
Each product or service includes a tailored set of evaluation criteria, such as ease of use, integration capabilities, cost and value, customer support, data security, and even the appropriate use of artificial intelligence. Practices can also add custom criteria to reflect their unique priorities.
How It Works
Using the tool is straightforward. For each product category, practices summarize how each vendor meets the listed criteria. Then, they rate vendors on a scale from 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) and rank them based on overall fit. This structured approach enables practices to quickly identify top contenders, eliminate poor fits, and decide whether to proceed with demos, RFPs, or RFIs.
For example, when evaluating patient self-scheduling software, the tool guides users to assess proposal quality, scheduling accuracy, EHR integration, patient engagement features, and more. This ensures that practices don’t just choose the most popular solution—they choose the one that best supports their workflows and goals.
Why It Matters
By using the AAOE Vendor Comparison Tool, practices can significantly reduce the time spent researching and vetting vendors. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and subjective notes, they get a clear, side-by-side comparison that supports informed decision-making. This means more time for what truly matters: patient care and operational excellence.
Success in Action
Several AAOE members have shared how the tool helped them narrow down options and confidently select vendors that aligned with their strategic goals. One practice reported that using the VCT during AAOE Demo Days allowed them to focus only on vendors who met their top criteria, saving hours of evaluation time and improving team alignment.
Whether you're preparing for Demo Days or simply exploring new solutions, the AAOE Vendor Comparison Tool is your go-to resource for making smarter, faster, and more confident decisions.