Comparison

Edge vs. My Mountain Mover

Both serve healthcare and dental practices. The difference is what’s behind the person: Edge provides campus infrastructure, enterprise equipment, HIPAA compliance, and a dedicated relationship manager. My Mountain Mover provides a work-from-home virtual assistant.

How they compare

FeatureEdgeMy Mountain Mover
Company typeManaged talent platformVirtual assistant company
Founded20222020
IndustriesHealthcare, dental, insurance, accountingHealthcare, dental, general admin
Staffing modelDedicated, named professionalDedicated virtual assistant
Work environmentSecured campus facilityWork from home
EquipmentEnterprise-grade, company-issuedVA provides own equipment
HIPAA complianceBuilt-in: campus, VPN, encryption, BAAHIPAA training provided; WFH environment
Training programEdge Edu certification (2-4% pass rate)Internal vetting, top 2% claim
Relationship managerDedicated RM per clientAccount manager support
Replacement guaranteeYes, at $0 cost, 7-day avgReplacement available
Retention rate97%Not publicly disclosed
Pricing modelFlat monthly fee, all-inclusiveQuote-based per VA
Cost vs. US hire60-70% savingsUp to 70% savings claimed
Google reviewsGrowing580+ reviews, 5-star rating

Where My Mountain Mover shines

My Mountain Mover has built a strong reputation in healthcare virtual staffing. With 580+ Google reviews and a 5-star rating, they have significant social proof. Their matching process focuses on finding VAs with healthcare experience, and they offer a Greater Heights Foundation giving program that supports communities in the Philippines.

They provide account manager support and emphasize long-term client-VA relationships. For practices that are primarily looking for a remote individual contributor and are comfortable managing HIPAA compliance on their own, My Mountain Mover is a well-reviewed option.

Where Edge is different

Infrastructure vs. individual. The core difference is what sits behind the person. My Mountain Mover provides a virtual assistant who works from home on their own equipment and network. Edge provides a professional who works from a secured campus facility on company-issued enterprise equipment with dual ISP, backup power, biometric access, and on-site IT support. For healthcare and dental practices handling PHI, this infrastructure difference directly impacts HIPAA compliance risk.

Employer of Record. Edge is the legal employer for every professional — handling payroll, benefits, taxes, and HR. With My Mountain Mover, the VA relationship may involve independent contractor arrangements, which carries different compliance implications.

Insurance industry coverage. Edge serves insurance agencies and brokerages with professionals trained on Applied Epic, AMS360, HawkSoft, and insurance-specific workflows. My Mountain Mover is primarily focused on healthcare and dental.

Edge Edu certification. Edge’s proprietary training certifies professionals on specific EHR/PM systems, billing workflows, and compliance requirements before placement. Only 2-4% of applicants pass. My Mountain Mover vets candidates and claims a top 2% selection rate, but the training infrastructure differs.

Bottom line

If you want a remote virtual assistant with strong reviews and are comfortable managing compliance yourself, My Mountain Mover is a solid choice. If you need a managed talent platform with infrastructure-based HIPAA compliance, enterprise equipment, a dedicated relationship manager, and coverage across healthcare, dental, and insurance — Edge is built for that.

Frequently asked questions

How is Edge different from My Mountain Mover?
Edge is a managed talent platform with secured campus facilities, enterprise equipment, HIPAA infrastructure, Edge Edu certification, and dedicated relationship managers. My Mountain Mover is a virtual assistant company that matches practices with remote workers who operate from home on their own devices.
Does My Mountain Mover provide HIPAA-compliant infrastructure?
My Mountain Mover provides HIPAA training and background checks, but their VAs work from home on personal devices and networks. Edge provides infrastructure-based HIPAA compliance through secured campus facilities, company-issued equipment, HIPAA-grade VPN, and encrypted connections.
How much does My Mountain Mover cost compared to Edge?
My Mountain Mover does not publicly list pricing; it is quote-based. Edge charges a flat monthly fee per professional that includes salary, benefits, equipment, campus, compliance infrastructure, training, IT support, and a dedicated relationship manager. Both offer significant savings compared to US in-house hiring.
Which has better retention — Edge or My Mountain Mover?
Edge reports a 97% retention rate at 12 months. My Mountain Mover reports strong retention but does not publish a specific rate. The VA industry average is approximately 62% retention (38%+ annual turnover).

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