Alma Provider Platform:Purpose-built for mental health
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Overview
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Alma Provider Platform
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Alma Provider Platform
Alma Provider Platform
What It Is
The #1 behavioral health EHR trusted by the largest community mental health organizations.
$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
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The #1 behavioral health EHR trusted by the largest community mental health organizations.
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
EHR & Practice Management
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Primary Category
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EHR & Practice Management
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provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
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Unknown
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Unknown
Best For
Large community mental health centers (CMHCs); Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs); Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) with behavioral health
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
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Large community mental health centers (CMHCs); Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs); Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) with behavioral health
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
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Custom quote required
Alma Provider Platform
$95/month (annual)
Pricing Model
enterprise-custom
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
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enterprise-custom
Alma Provider Platform
Per provider/month
Free Trial
No free trial
No free trial
Free Trial
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No free trial
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial
Pricing Details
Subscription-based pricing customized for mid-market and enterprise organizations. Starting price approximately $500/month. Rated 8/10 on cost scale (higher than average). More expensive than competitors like NextGen. Implementation, training, and customization are additional. Contact Netsmart for enterprise pricing.
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
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Subscription-based pricing customized for mid-market and enterprise organizations. Starting price approximately $500/month. Rated 8/10 on cost scale (higher than average). More expensive than competitors like NextGen. Implementation, training, and customization are additional. Contact Netsmart for enterprise pricing.
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
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Yes
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Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Yes
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
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Yes
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Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Yes
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
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Yes
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Unknown
Features
Telehealth Included
Yes
No
Telehealth Included
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Billing/Claims
Yes
Yes
Billing/Claims
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Yes
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Yes
e-Prescribing
Yes
No
e-Prescribing
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Patient Portal
Yes
Yes
Patient Portal
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
Yes
Mental Health Specific
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Yes
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Yes
Integrations
Total Integrations
5 integrations
6 integrations
Total Integrations
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5 integrations
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6 integrations
Calendar Sync
None
None
Calendar Sync
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None
Alma Provider Platform
None
Clearinghouse
Clearinghouses
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford
Clearinghouse
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Clearinghouses
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Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford
EHR Features
Scheduling
Yes
No
Scheduling
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Clinical Notes
Yes
No
Clinical Notes
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Treatment Planning
Yes
No
Treatment Planning
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Billing Features
Claims Submission
Yes
No
Claims Submission
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Eligibility Verification
Yes
No
Eligibility Verification
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Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Support & Fit
Practice Sizes
Medium (11-50), Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Solo, Small (2-10)
Practice Sizes
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Medium (11-50), Large (51-200), Enterprise (200+)
Alma Provider Platform
Solo, Small (2-10)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
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Unknown
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Unknown
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