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Ataraxis vs Cool Blue VA

Both companies publish a rate, so they can actually be compared. Everything below is quoted from each company’s own website with the date we read it. Blank means the company publishes nothing on that point — click ⓘ to see which pages we checked.

2/12Ataraxis publishes

6/12Cool Blue VA publishes

	Ataraxis	Cool Blue VA
Published rate	$11.00/hrVerified i $11.00/hr comes from this sentence on their site: “Pre-vetted offshore staffing starting at $11/hr”https://ataraxismgmt.com/ Checked 2026-07-25	$9.95/hrVerified i $9.95/hr comes from this sentence on their site: “Cool Blue VA Medical Virtual Assistants offers an affordable rate starting at $9.95 per hour for customer service virtual assistants.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25
Setup fee	NoneVerified i None comes from this sentence on their site: “No upfront deposits or onboarding fees.”https://ataraxismgmt.com/services Checked 2026-07-25	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 5 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//about/how-it-works/social-media-marketing-pricing/frequently-asked-questions` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.
Minimum commitment	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	No minimumVerified i No minimum comes from this sentence on their site: “No contracts, no fees, or hidden charges. You can cancel anytime without cost.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25
Free trial	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 5 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//about/how-it-works/social-media-marketing-pricing/frequently-asked-questions` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.
Replacement guarantee	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 5 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//about/how-it-works/social-media-marketing-pricing/frequently-asked-questions` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.
Assistants based in	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	PhilippinesVerified i Philippines comes from this sentence on their site: “All our Virtual Assistants are local Filipinos and are governed by the Philippines' Data Privacy Act of 2012.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25
Qualifications held	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	registered nursesVerified i registered nurses comes from this sentence on their site: “Many are registered nurses in the Philippines.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25
Dedicated or shared	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	Dedicated to one clientVerified i Dedicated to one client comes from this sentence on their site: “It means this person is dedicated to performing tasks for you.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25
Works your time zone	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	YesVerified i Yes comes from this sentence on their site: “But regardless of their location, they work based on your work hours.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25
Background checks	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 5 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//about/how-it-works/social-media-marketing-pricing/frequently-asked-questions` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.
Fastest stated start	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 5 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//about/how-it-works/social-media-marketing-pricing/frequently-asked-questions` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.
Cover when assistant is out	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 5 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//about/how-it-works/social-media-marketing-pricing/frequently-asked-questions` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.
The BAA is between	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 5 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//about/how-it-works/social-media-marketing-pricing/frequently-asked-questions` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.
Claims HIPAA training	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	YesStated i Yes is what this company states, in these words: “They are also HIPAA certified.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25We report this claim as published. We have not audited it — ask for written proof before you sign.
EHR systems named	Not recordedNot recorded i No value recorded. This field has not been established in this source record. The record references 6 checked pages; this does not mean the provider never publishes it: `//hipaa/services/hire-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistants/helping-a-solo-therapy-practice-hire-a-hipaa-compliant-virtual-assistant/virtual-assistant-cost` That the company does not publish this is itself worth knowing.	eClinicalworksVerified i eClinicalworks comes from this sentence on their site: “Our Medical VAs are trained in eClinicalworks, but are adaptable to other systems as well.”https://coolblueva.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Checked 2026-07-25

We do not pick a winner. We have no commercial relationship with either company, we are not paid by either, and we are not qualified to say which suits your practice. What we can do is put their own published claims next to each other, dated, so the differences are visible without sitting through two sales calls.

Before you decide

Ask both for the actual Business Associate Agreement, not a sentence about one.
Ask what happens on a sick day — the answer varies far more than the price does.
Ask which EHR, by name, and for how long.
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