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The questions practices and businesses ask us most, about our services, pricing, security, and what it takes to get started. Do not see yours? Book a free 30-minute consultation and we will answer it directly.

About ACS & our services

What does Atlantic Computer Systems do?

We are a healthcare-focused managed IT and cybersecurity provider. We deliver managed IT, cybersecurity, HIPAA compliance, cloud and backup, EHR support, and VoIP for medical and dental practices and businesses, remote-first and nationwide.

Do you only work with healthcare practices?

Healthcare is our specialty, but we also support legal, financial, government, and other businesses. The difference is that everything we do is built to a HIPAA-first, compliance-ready standard.

Are you local, or do you work remotely?

We are remote-first, based in San Jose and serving the Bay Area and clients nationwide. Most support is delivered remotely in minutes, and our own team comes onsite as needed, scoped per project.

What is fractional IT, and do I need it?

Fractional IT gives you a full IT team and leadership at a fraction of the cost of hiring. It suits practices that need expertise and 24/7 coverage without a full-time hire. See how fractional IT works.

Pricing & contracts

How much does managed IT cost?

Most practices pay a flat per-user monthly fee, commonly in the range of $100 to $250 per user depending on scope and compliance needs. Our cost guide breaks it down, and a free assessment gets you an exact quote.

Is there a contract or term commitment?

Yes. We work on a term service agreement so we can properly secure and support your environment, backed by clear service levels and our 30-day money-back guarantee for new clients. We will walk you through the exact term and what is included on your free assessment, no surprises.

What is included in your free onboarding?

For eligible new clients this month, we waive the onboarding labor: bringing your accounts into our systems, an initial diagnosis, and security hardening. Larger projects we find are scoped separately. See free onboarding.

Should we hire in-house IT or outsource?

For most practices a flat per-user fee covers more skills and hours than one hire, at lower cost. We break down the real numbers in in-house vs. outsourced IT.

Security & HIPAA

Will you make us HIPAA compliant?

We implement and document the safeguards the HIPAA Security Rule requires, starting with a risk analysis, plus signed BAAs and audit-ready records. Compliance is part of how we run a practice's IT, not a separate invoice.

What security do you include as standard?

Endpoint detection and response, email defense, multi-factor authentication, and tested backups, monitored 24/7. These are the controls OCR and cyber-insurers now expect. See our cyber insurance requirements guide.

Which EHR systems do you support?

We support the major platforms daily, including Epic, athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, and NextGen, along with dental and behavioral health systems. See EHR support.

We are still on Windows 10. Is that a problem?

Yes. Microsoft ended support in October 2025, so Windows 10 is now a security and compliance risk. We can plan a safe migration. See our Windows 11 guide.

Getting started

How do we get started?

Book a free 30-minute assessment. We review your IT, security, and HIPAA posture, then give you a clear plan and a flat-rate quote. No pressure, no obligation.

We already have an IT provider. Is switching hard?

Not when it is done right. We plan a zero-downtime transition and handle the handoff for you. See how to switch IT providers without downtime.

How fast can you respond when something breaks?

Most issues are resolved remotely in minutes by a team that knows your setup, with 24/7 monitoring catching many problems before you notice them.

Still have a question?

Book a free 30-minute consultation and we will answer it, and show you exactly where your IT and security stand. No obligation.

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