American Business Systems

What American Business Systems does

American Business Systems (ABS) operates a private business-licensing model for medical billing. ABS sells a turnkey package to entrepreneurs, who establish independent billing companies serving physicians, dental practices, and other healthcare facilities; the company supplies training, software, marketing materials, lifetime support, and a Certified Medical Revenue Manager pathway. Its sales pitch targets aspiring owners seeking flexible business ownership, while medical practices are the end customers of those independent businesses.

The core delivery stack is cloud-based and includes iClaim, a web-based medical-claims filing system with built-in medical codes, real-time error alerts, unlimited users, providers, insurers, patients, and claims, plus EMRx, an integrated electronic medical records system. The system is described as HIPAA compliant and adds modules for dental practice management, telehealth and remote monitoring, patient payment plans, audits, collections, compliance, credentialing, and coding. AI features include Ambient Assist, AI-generated patient summaries, and suggestions for ICD-10 codes, medications, labs, and imaging orders.

ABS's disclosed direct monetization is a one-time $35,000 Business Package that includes software access, training, marketing assets, a custom website, and lifetime technical and marketing support. Business Owners normally bill practices 5% to 10% on average of insurance and patient payments; ABS states that owners can generate $25,000-$50,000 in gross annual revenue per doctor, but that figure is licensee economics rather than disclosed ABS revenue. ABS recruits licensees through inside sales, system demonstrations, and validation calls with current owners, with no territorial restrictions within the U.S. Company-level revenue, active licensee count, and recurring fees to ABS are not disclosed.

Name

American Business Systems

Legal name

American Business Systems, LLC

Website

https://absystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Business Systems licenses cloud-based medical billing, EMR, compliance and AI tools to entrepreneurs who operate independent billing businesses serving physicians, dental practices and other healthcare providers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Billing Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Billing & Coding Automation (HLACACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Billing, Coding & Revenue Cycle (EDAOAJAE), Healthcare Billing & Patient Payments Presentment (FSAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Medical billing business
• Revenue cycle management
• Medical claims processing
• Electronic medical records
• Practice management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Southlake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Business Owner Licensing Fee: One-time, all-inclusive investment of $35,000 for the ABS Business Package. This fee includes software access, training, marketing materials, custom website, and lifetime support.
2. Claims Processing Fees: Business Owners invoice doctors for a percentage (5-10% on average) of payments received from both insurance providers and patients. This creates recurring revenue per client served.
3. Ancillary Services Revenue: Business Owners can offer additional services including patient payment plans, Medicare audit protection, past due collections, medical credentialing, compliance tracking, and electronic medical records. These services generate additional income streams beyond basic claims processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

American Business Systems licenses a turnkey medical billing business opportunity to aspiring entrepreneurs (Business Owners) for a one-time $35,000 all-inclusive investment. The package includes cloud-based iClaim electronic claims filing software, EMRx electronic medical records, training, marketing materials, a custom branded website, and lifetime technical and marketing support. Business Owners then process claims for doctors and medical practices, charging 5-10% of payments collected from insurance providers and patients.

Product overview

American Business Systems offers a comprehensive medical billing business opportunity platform with a modular architecture. The core platform consists of iClaim (web-based electronic claim filing with built-in clearinghouse and medical codes) and EMRx (web-based electronic medical records integrated with iClaim). These are supplemented by multiple integrated modules including dental-specific solutions via DentiMax partnership, VirtualCare for telehealth and remote patient monitoring, ChoicePay for patient payment plans, AuditGuard for Medicare audit protection, QuickCollect for collections, AutoCard for patient communications, CodeRite for medical coding services, CompliancyGuard for HIPAA/HITECH compliance tracking, and CredentialsNOW for provider credentialing. The platform also includes AI-powered features such as Ambient Assist (ambient scribe), AI-generated patient summaries, and decision-support coding suggestions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABS Business Package A one-time all-inclusive $35,000 licensing package that gives aspiring entrepreneurs everything needed to launch a medical billing business, including cloud-based iClaim and EMRx software, training, marketing materials, custom branded website, patient portal, telemedicine, clearinghouse, professional marketing materials, virtual workshops, video training, lifetime technical and marketing support, ongoing live webinars, and the Certified Medical Revenue Manager (CMRM) Certification. Backed by a 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
• iClaim 100% HIPAA-compliant web-based electronic medical claims filing system with ICD and CPT medical codes built-in, unlimited users/providers/insurances/patients/claims, real-time error alerts, built-in clearinghouse connectivity, and support for hospital billing facilities (UB Billing), FQHCs, home health, nursing/long term care, and dental. Designed for independent medical billers serving physicians and medical practices.
• EMRx Web-based Electronic Medical Records system fully integrated with iClaim, designed to flexibly accommodate any practice's workflow without forcing rigid template-driven documentation. Includes a built-in TeleHealth service for secure video consultations without extra software. Integrates with HL7-compliant EHR systems if doctors prefer to continue using their own.
• DentiMax Cloud-based dental billing, practice management, and EHR software offered through partnership with DentiMax. Features include dental X-ray sensor integration, employee time tracking, certified integrated credit card processing, and electronic signature capture. Rated 5.0 by Dental Product Shopper.
• VirtualCare Telehealth and remote patient monitoring platform that connects doctors, patients, and caregivers. Aggregates patient information and data from multiple providers into one accessible location and supports virtual collaboration among medical professionals, including real-time monitoring of patient vitals.
• ChoicePay Patient payment plan service allowing patients to pay outstanding balances in smaller monthly payments via e-Check or Credit Card with no volume requirements. Includes a web-based patient portal and secure recurring payment storage.
• AuditGuard Medicare audit protection service that helps doctors prepare for Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits, including baseline audit preparation, report preparation by Certified Medical Coders, and personal review sessions with physicians.
• QuickCollect Past due collections service that automatically collects overdue accounts for doctors using automated letters and phone calls, with no manual work required. Functions similarly to a collection agency but with lower fees and can be offered across multiple industries beyond healthcare.
• AutoCard Automated patient follow-up system for sending personalized check-up reminders, birthday cards, holiday cards, and other communications as full-color postcards and greeting cards through the US Postal System.
• CodeRite Medical coding service with a web-based application for coding workflow management, featuring configurable framework, multiple access levels, and coder productivity monitoring. Certified Medical Coders handle chart scanning, indexing, secure uploading, and hospital abstracting system submission.
• CompliancyGuard HIPAA and HITECH compliance tracking solution with a proprietary web-based management tool that helps practices maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, including Omnibus Compliance.
• CredentialsNOW Medical credentialing service that verifies nurses and doctors are properly trained, certified, and have required professional experience. Required for insurance reimbursement from Medicaid/Medicare and healthcare software solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Claims processed in 7-10 days vs 60-120 days for paper filing
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AbydecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025American Business Systems partnered with Abyde, a compliance technology company, to provide HIPAA compliance solutions to medical practice clients. The collaboration was announced as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) initiated a new round of HIPAA audits continuing through end of 2025. Abyde claims a flawless record with no penalties incurred by practices using their platform in OCR HIPAA investigations.
• DentiMaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationDental billing, practice management, and EHR software partner. Rated 5.0 by Dental Product Shopper. Provides cloud-based dental solutions including X-ray sensor integration, employee time tracking, and integrated credit card processing.
• Medical Revenue Management Association of America (MRMAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS Business Owners receive Certified Medical Revenue Manager (CMRM) Certification through this association upon completing training. No additional training or certifications required.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationABS uses AWS data storage facilities for secure data hosting. AWS provides physical security features including smoke detection, fire suppression, motion sensors, 24/7 secured access, video surveillance, and security breach alarms. Data replicated in different geographic location for disaster recovery.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tebra (formerly Kareo + PatientPop): Cloud-based medical billing, EHR, and practice management platform serving independent practices. Competes head-on with ABS iClaim/EMRx in the small/mid-market physician segment and represents a SaaS alternative to the ABS licensing model.
• BillingParadise: End-to-end medical billing services and software for physician practices, including RCM outsourcing. Mirrors ABS Business Owners' value proposition of outsourced claims and practice management.
• Curve Dental: Cloud-based dental practice management and billing software. Comparable to the DentiMax offering ABS bundles and competes with the dental vertical of ABS Business Owners.
• AdvancedMD: Cloud medical billing, EHR, and practice management suite for independent practices and medical billing services. Closely comparable to iClaim/EMRx with subscription pricing and similar target customer profile.
• DentiMax: Dental billing, practice management, and EHR software with X-ray sensor integration. Listed as a core ABS partner, making it both a peer and channel partner in the dental vertical.
• Physicians Revenue Group: Outsourced medical billing and RCM services for physician practices. Operates the same outsourced-billing model that ABS Business Owners use to serve doctors.

Broad incumbents

• athenahealth: Large-scale cloud EHR, medical billing, and RCM platform serving practices and health systems. Overlaps with ABS in claims processing and practice management but operates as a broad SaaS incumbent rather than a licensing network.
• eClinicalWorks: Major ambulatory EHR vendor with integrated billing, practice management, and patient engagement. Provides similar technology stack to iClaim/EMRx at a different scale and price point.
• NextGen Healthcare: Established EHR and RCM vendor for ambulatory practices. Listed as an ABS technology partner, indicating direct competitive and channel overlap in mid-market medical billing.

Emerging players

• DrChrono: Mobile-first EHR and medical billing platform targeting small practices. Direct overlap with iClaim/EMRx for cloud-based RCM and practice management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/absystems
• YouTubeyoutube.com/whyabs
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABSystemsLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-business-systems-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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