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Brightside Health vs MDLIVE

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Telehealth

Brightside Health

Telehealth

MDLIVE

MDLIVE / Evernorth (Cigna)

Brightside Health
MDLIVE
Key Differencesat a glance
Brightside Health:Purpose-built for mental health
Brightside Health:More integrations (7)

Overview

Tool Name
Brightside Health
MDLIVE
Tool Name
Brightside Health
Brightside Health
MDLIVE
MDLIVE
What It Is
Measurement-based care platform specializing in depression and anxiety with 1,000+ medication combinations via PrecisionRx.
Major telehealth platform with 24/7 psychiatry and therapy services, backed by Cigna's Evernorth.
What It Is
Brightside Health
Measurement-based care platform specializing in depression and anxiety with 1,000+ medication combinations via PrecisionRx.
MDLIVE
Major telehealth platform with 24/7 psychiatry and therapy services, backed by Cigna's Evernorth.
Primary Category
Telehealth
Telehealth
Primary Category
Brightside Health
Telehealth
MDLIVE
Telehealth
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
Brightside Health
Unknown
MDLIVE
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
Patients needing quick access to mental health services through insurance; Employers and health plans seeking telehealth benefits for members; Individuals wanting 24/7 access to psychiatric care
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
MDLIVE
Patients needing quick access to mental health services through insurance; Employers and health plans seeking telehealth benefits for members; Individuals wanting 24/7 access to psychiatric care

Pricing

Starting Price
$95/month (psychiatry only)
$179/initial therapy visit
Starting Price
Brightside Health
$95/month (psychiatry only)
MDLIVE
$179/initial therapy visit
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
Brightside Health
Per provider/month
MDLIVE
Per provider/month
Free Trial
No free trial
No free trial
Free Trial
Brightside Health
No free trial
MDLIVE
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.
76% of users pay via insurance with $0-30 average copay. Accepts Cigna, Humana, BCBS, Aetna, some Medicare/Medicaid plans. Enterprise pricing available for employers and health plans.
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.
MDLIVE
76% of users pay via insurance with $0-30 average copay. Accepts Cigna, Humana, BCBS, Aetna, some Medicare/Medicaid plans. Enterprise pricing available for employers and health plans.

Compliance & Security

HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Brightside Health
Yes
MDLIVE
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
Brightside Health
Yes
MDLIVE
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Unknown
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Brightside Health
Unknown
MDLIVE
Yes
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Brightside Health
Unknown
MDLIVE
Unknown

Features

Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
Brightside Health
Yes
MDLIVE
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
No
Mental Health Specific
Brightside Health
Yes
MDLIVE
No

Integrations

Total Integrations
7 integrations
2 integrations
Total Integrations
Brightside Health
7 integrations
MDLIVE
2 integrations

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Practice Sizes
Brightside Health
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
MDLIVE
Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
Brightside Health
Unknown
MDLIVE
Unknown

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