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DrFirst iPrescribe vs Alma Provider Platform

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DrFirst iPrescribe

DrFirst

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Alma Provider Platform

Alma (Spring Health)

DrFirst iPrescribe
Alma Provider Platform
Key Differencesat a glance
DrFirst iPrescribe:Includes e-prescribing
Alma Provider Platform:Purpose-built for mental health
Alma Provider Platform:More integrations (6)

Overview

Tool Name
DrFirst iPrescribe
Alma Provider Platform
Tool Name
DrFirst iPrescribe
DrFirst iPrescribe
Alma Provider Platform
Alma Provider Platform
What It Is
Mobile e-prescribing app with EPCS support for controlled substances, formulary checks, and medication history access.
$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
DrFirst iPrescribe
Mobile e-prescribing app with EPCS support for controlled substances, formulary checks, and medication history access.
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
prescribing-erx
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
DrFirst iPrescribe
prescribing-erx
Alma Provider Platform
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
DrFirst iPrescribe
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
Best For
Psychiatrists prescribing controlled substances; Psychiatric NPs needing mobile EPCS; Prescribers wanting to e-prescribe from anywhere
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
DrFirst iPrescribe
Psychiatrists prescribing controlled substances; Psychiatric NPs needing mobile EPCS; Prescribers wanting to e-prescribe from anywhere
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
Custom quote required
$95/month (annual)
Starting Price
DrFirst iPrescribe
Custom quote required
Alma Provider Platform
$95/month (annual)
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
DrFirst iPrescribe
Per provider/month
Alma Provider Platform
Per provider/month
Free Trial
No free trial
No free trial
Free Trial
DrFirst iPrescribe
No free trial
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial
Pricing Details
Contact DrFirst for pricing. Typically offered as monthly subscription per prescriber. May be included with EHR integrations.
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
DrFirst iPrescribe
Contact DrFirst for pricing. Typically offered as monthly subscription per prescriber. May be included with EHR integrations.
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
DrFirst iPrescribe
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
DrFirst iPrescribe
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Unknown
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
DrFirst iPrescribe
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
DrFirst iPrescribe
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

Features

Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
DrFirst iPrescribe
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mental Health Specific
No
Yes
Mental Health Specific
DrFirst iPrescribe
No
Alma Provider Platform
Yes

Integrations

Total Integrations
2 integrations
6 integrations
Total Integrations
DrFirst iPrescribe
2 integrations
Alma Provider Platform
6 integrations

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10)
Practice Sizes
DrFirst iPrescribe
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Alma Provider Platform
Solo, Small (2-10)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
DrFirst iPrescribe
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

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