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Brightside Health vs Alma Provider Platform

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Telehealth

Brightside Health

provider-network-virtual-care

Alma Provider Platform

Alma (Spring Health)

Brightside Health
Alma Provider Platform
Key Differencesat a glance
Brightside Health:Purpose-built for mental health
Brightside Health:Includes e-prescribing
Alma Provider Platform:Purpose-built for mental health

Overview

Tool Name
Brightside Health
Alma Provider Platform
Tool Name
Brightside Health
Brightside Health
Alma Provider Platform
Alma Provider Platform
What It Is
Measurement-based care platform specializing in depression and anxiety with 1,000+ medication combinations via PrecisionRx.
$125/mo platform with AI notes, EHR, and weekly pay. Hit by 2024 Optum cuts (up to 30%) and 2026 Aetna cuts. Acquired by Spring Health.
What It Is
Brightside Health
Measurement-based care platform specializing in depression and anxiety with 1,000+ medication combinations via PrecisionRx.
Alma Provider Platform
$125/mo platform with AI notes, EHR, and weekly pay. Hit by 2024 Optum cuts (up to 30%) and 2026 Aetna cuts. Acquired by Spring Health.
Primary Category
Telehealth
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
Brightside Health
Telehealth
Alma Provider Platform
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
Brightside Health
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
Best For
Adults and teens with depression or anxiety seeking evidence-based care; Patients wanting measurement-based treatment with weekly symptom tracking; Those with insurance including Medicare/Medicaid
Independent therapists wanting premium reimbursement rates; Providers seeking an all-in-one platform (credentialing + EHR + AI notes); Clinicians valuing community features (peer consultation, CE)
Best For
Brightside Health
Adults and teens with depression or anxiety seeking evidence-based care; Patients wanting measurement-based treatment with weekly symptom tracking; Those with insurance including Medicare/Medicaid
Alma Provider Platform
Independent therapists wanting premium reimbursement rates; Providers seeking an all-in-one platform (credentialing + EHR + AI notes); Clinicians valuing community features (peer consultation, CE)

Pricing

Starting Price
$95/month (psychiatry only)
$95/month (annual)
Starting Price
Brightside Health
$95/month (psychiatry only)
Alma Provider Platform
$95/month (annual)
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
Brightside Health
Per provider/month
Alma Provider Platform
Per provider/month
Free Trial
No free trial
No free trial
Free Trial
Brightside Health
No free trial
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial
Pricing Details
Accepts major insurance including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, UHC, Medicare, and Medicaid. Therapy includes unlimited messaging with therapist. 68% of therapy users get first appointment within 3 days.
No free trial. Alma often negotiates $10-30 higher per-session reimbursement than solo credentialing. At 20 sessions/week, even a $10 rate improvement generates $800/month in additional revenue—more than covering membership. $500 referral bonus for each provider referred.
Pricing Details
Brightside Health
Accepts major insurance including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, UHC, Medicare, and Medicaid. Therapy includes unlimited messaging with therapist. 68% of therapy users get first appointment within 3 days.
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial. Alma often negotiates $10-30 higher per-session reimbursement than solo credentialing. At 20 sessions/week, even a $10 rate improvement generates $800/month in additional revenue—more than covering membership. $500 referral bonus for each provider referred.

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Brightside Health
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
Brightside Health
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Unknown
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
Brightside Health
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Brightside Health
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

Features

Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
Brightside Health
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Brightside Health
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes

Integrations

Total Integrations
7 integrations
6 integrations
Total Integrations
Brightside Health
7 integrations
Alma Provider Platform
6 integrations

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Solo, Small (2-10)
Practice Sizes
Brightside Health
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Alma Provider Platform
Solo, Small (2-10)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
Brightside Health
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

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