Comparison

Edge vs. MEDVA

MEDVA is a physician-founded VA company with tiered pricing and a new secured facility option. Edge is a managed talent platform where secured campus infrastructure is the default. Here’s how they compare.

How they compare

FeatureEdgeMEDVA
Company typeManaged talent platformVirtual assistant company
Founded2022~2020 (physician-founded)
IndustriesHealthcare, dental, insurance, accountingHealthcare, dental, veterinary, medspa
Staffing modelDedicated professional, full infrastructureDedicated VA, tiered service levels
Work environmentSecured campus (standard)WFH (standard) or Secured Facility (add-on)
EquipmentEnterprise-grade, company-issuedVaries by tier; secured facility includes equipment
HIPAA complianceBuilt-in: campus, VPN, encryption, BAAHIPAA + SOC 2 training; Secured Facility for EMR access
TrainingEdge Edu certification (2-4% pass rate)Internal vetting, top 10% selection
Client portalDirect communication + RMPULSE proprietary client portal
Account supportDedicated relationship managerDedicated Account Manager (concierge service)
Bilingual supportAvailableEnglish and Spanish available
PricingFlat monthly fee, all-inclusiveTiered: starts at $10/hr; Secured Facility premium
Cost vs. US hire60-70% savings~66% savings (one-third the salary)
Insurance industryYes — Applied Epic, AMS360, HawkSoftNo

Where MEDVA shines

MEDVA was founded by practicing physicians (Dr. Steven Kupferman and Dr. Omid Shaye), which gives them genuine clinical insight into healthcare workflows. Their VAs are primarily registered nurses from the Philippines, and they offer bilingual English/Spanish support — a real advantage for practices with diverse patient populations.

MEDVA’s PULSE client portal provides real-time productivity monitoring, and their concierge Account Manager service includes personalized check-ins and proactive VA coaching. They recently launched a Secured Facility option that allows VAs to access EMR systems like Epic from a controlled environment — recognizing the same infrastructure need that Edge was built around.

They’ve been recognized as Healthcare Virtual Assistant Company of the Year and featured in media including The Doctors TV show.

Where Edge is different

Campus is the default, not an add-on. MEDVA’s standard model is work-from-home. Their Secured Facility option is a premium tier for practices that need EMR access. At Edge, every single professional works from a secured campus with enterprise equipment, dual ISP, backup power, and biometric access. There’s no base tier vs. premium tier — the infrastructure is the product.

Insurance industry coverage. Edge serves insurance agencies and brokerages with professionals trained on Applied Epic, AMS360, HawkSoft, and EZLynx. MEDVA focuses exclusively on healthcare, dental, and veterinary.

Pricing transparency. Edge charges a flat monthly fee that includes everything: salary, benefits, equipment, campus, compliance, training, IT support, and relationship management. MEDVA uses tiered pricing where the secured facility and bilingual options are premium add-ons. The total cost depends on which tier you select.

Edge Edu vs. internal training. Edge’s proprietary certification platform trains professionals on specific EHR systems, billing workflows, and compliance before placement — with a 2-4% acceptance rate. MEDVA vets candidates through a top 10% selection process with competency assessments.

Bottom line

MEDVA is a strong healthcare VA company with physician leadership and a growing infrastructure option. Edge provides campus-based infrastructure as standard (not premium), serves the insurance industry, and includes everything in one flat monthly fee. If you need secured infrastructure from day one or serve insurance clients, Edge is the fit. If you want a physician-founded healthcare VA with flexible tiers, MEDVA delivers.

Frequently asked questions

How is Edge different from MEDVA?
Both serve healthcare and dental practices. MEDVA is a physician-founded VA company that provides remote assistants starting at $10/hour. Edge is a managed talent platform where every professional works from a secured campus facility on enterprise equipment. Edge also serves the insurance industry. MEDVA recently added a secured facility option for Epic EMR access.
Does MEDVA offer secured facility access?
Yes. MEDVA now offers a Secured Facility option that allows VAs to access EMR systems like Epic from a controlled environment. This is an add-on tier. Edge provides secured campus facilities as standard for every professional, not as an upgrade.
Which is more affordable — Edge or MEDVA?
MEDVA starts at $10/hour with tiered pricing for different service levels. Edge charges a flat monthly fee that includes everything: salary, benefits, equipment, campus, compliance, training, and relationship management. Direct comparison depends on the tier selected and hours worked.
Do Edge and MEDVA both serve dental practices?
Yes. Both provide professionals for dental billing, insurance verification, scheduling, and patient communication. Edge also serves insurance agencies with professionals trained on AMS360, Applied Epic, and HawkSoft.

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