MedicalVirtual vs MEDVA
A young hourly provider against one of the largest full-time healthcare-only providers.
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A young hourly provider against one of the largest full-time healthcare-only providers.
Seven questions, side by side
| Question | MedicalVirtual | MEDVA |
|---|---|---|
| 1. BAA | ✓ A Business Associate Agreement is stated on the provider's pages, signed before patient-data access. | — No BAA mentioned on the pages we reviewed. Ask for one in writing before any PHI is shared. |
| 2. HIPAA training | ✓ Five stages are described: US medical experience, background check, skills assessment, HIPAA training before kick-off, and interview and placement. An annual HIPAA refresher is stated. | ✓ HIPAA training is stated. Device policy and secure-facility options are described. |
| 3. Location & hours | ✓ Latin America. US-hours coverage: Full. Assistants work the practice's time zone as a normal day. | ◐ Philippines. US-hours coverage: Partial. US daytime is an evening or night shift for the assistant. |
| 4. Minimum & exit | ✓ 15 hrs/week part-time minimum. Part-time or full-time schedules. | — Full-time placement (up to 85 hours biweekly). Flat monthly rate, invoiced biweekly; consultation required for a quote. |
| 5. Replacement | ◐ Re-match for the same role if the fit is poor (no formal written guarantee). | — Not stated. |
| 6. Access & devices | ◐ A contractor device policy and background checks are stated in general terms; detailed device controls are not published. | ✓ Choice between the assistant's own device and a secure-facility arrangement is described. |
| 7. Employer of record | ✓ Managed agency: the provider is employer or contractor of record and handles payroll and contracts. | ✓ Managed agency: the provider is employer or contractor of record and handles payroll and contracts. |
| Answered on own pages | 6/7 | 3.5/7 |
| Published price | $8–$12/hour | Pricing on request |
| Minimum | 15 hrs/week part-time minimum | Full-time placement (up to 85 hours biweekly) |
| Roles listed | 10 | 4 |
Verdict
MedicalVirtual if you want hours, a public price and a BAA stated. MEDVA if you are filling a full-time seat, want a secure-facility option, and are willing to take a sales call to get a price.
MedicalVirtual is the wrong choice if
You need someone physically in the office, pooled 24/7 overflow answering from a single part-time seat, or a US-citizen assistant for policy reasons.
MEDVA is the wrong choice if
You only need a part-time block, or you want to compare prices before taking a sales call.
Full files: MedicalVirtual · MEDVA.
Published 8 November 2026 · Last reviewed 8 November 2026 · Report an error