Lightning Bolt vs MedRez.net

Lightning Bolt schedules physicians and other clinical teams around coverage requirements, provider rules and specialty needs. Its AI and combinatorial optimization process uses staff availability, skills, shift preferences, time-off requests and organizational constraints to build schedules. The maker describes the system as suitable for practices of any size, with no technical limit on providers or locations. Scheduling features include availability management, shift templates, self-scheduling and open-shift management. The web-based product is described as functional on Mac, Windows and Linux; subscribers can view updated schedules on iOS and Android, and the maker offers a native iPhone app. Integrations include ClinConnect and Microsoft Outlook, while PerfectServe says it supports more than 250 integrations overall. The site says certified Epic and Oracle integration depth is confirmed before procurement. Implementation includes a dedicated consultant for data gathering, training and configuration; the typical timeline is 4–6 weeks and may change with administrator availability. Technical support is listed from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time by phone, email or request submission. Pricing is on request, and scheduled individuals are licensed per seat.

MedRez.net helps medical programs create and distribute schedules for residents, attending physicians, and fellows. It supports annual rotation schedules with blocks of varying lengths, tracks assignments and staffing targets, and provides randomization, Fast Fill, and manual editing for call, shift, and clinic schedules. Configurable duty-hour rules are checked as residents are assigned, with potential violations flagged; the maker says MedRez is not endorsed by ACGME. Residents and staff can submit day-off and vacation requests online for schedule makers to accept or reject. Schedules can be synchronized through personal calendar feeds or exported in standard calendar formats and PDF. Named calendar options include Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCalendar, iOS calendars, and Google Calendar. The web-based viewer is designed for modern browsers and can be viewed on smartphones and tablets, including iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. A fully functional free trial is available, but its schedules must fit within a two-month period selected at signup. The listed plan for one program or specialty costs $450 a year.