Alma Provider Platform:Purpose-built for mental health
Alma Provider Platform:More integrations (6)
Overview
Tool Name
NextGen Office
Alma Provider Platform
Tool Name
NextGen Office
NextGen Office
Alma Provider Platform
Alma Provider Platform
What It Is
The cloud EHR bringing NextGen Healthcare's capabilities to independent practices.
$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
NextGen Office
The cloud EHR bringing NextGen Healthcare's capabilities to independent practices.
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
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
NextGen Office
EHR & Practice Management
Alma Provider Platform
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
NextGen Office
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
Best For
Small to mid-sized multi-specialty practices; Independent practices wanting established vendor; Practices needing integrated billing and RCM options
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
NextGen Office
Small to mid-sized multi-specialty practices; Independent practices wanting established vendor; Practices needing integrated billing and RCM options
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
NextGen Office
Custom quote required
Alma Provider Platform
$95/month (annual)
Pricing Model
Per provider/month
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
NextGen Office
Per provider/month
Alma Provider Platform
Per provider/month
Free Trial
No free trial
No free trial
Free Trial
NextGen Office
No free trial
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial
Pricing Details
NextGen Office pricing varies by selected modules. Estimated $299-$549/provider/month for full suite. Implementation and training fees apply. Multi-year contracts typical. RCM services available at percentage of collections. Contact NextGen for custom quote.
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
NextGen Office
NextGen Office pricing varies by selected modules. Estimated $299-$549/provider/month for full suite. Implementation and training fees apply. Multi-year contracts typical. RCM services available at percentage of collections. Contact NextGen for custom quote.
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
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Yes
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Yes
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
Features
Telehealth Included
Yes
No
Telehealth Included
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Billing/Claims
Yes
Yes
Billing/Claims
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
e-Prescribing
Yes
No
e-Prescribing
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Patient Portal
Yes
Yes
Patient Portal
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mental Health Specific
No
Yes
Mental Health Specific
NextGen Office
No
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Integrations
Total Integrations
4 integrations
6 integrations
Total Integrations
NextGen Office
4 integrations
Alma Provider Platform
6 integrations
Calendar Sync
None
None
Calendar Sync
NextGen Office
None
Alma Provider Platform
None
Clearinghouse
Clearinghouses
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford
Clearinghouse
NextGen Office
Clearinghouses
Alma Provider Platform
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford
EHR Features
Scheduling
Yes
No
Scheduling
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Clinical Notes
Yes
No
Clinical Notes
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Treatment Planning
Yes
No
Treatment Planning
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Billing Features
Claims Submission
Yes
No
Claims Submission
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Eligibility Verification
Yes
No
Eligibility Verification
NextGen Office
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Support & Fit
Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10)
Practice Sizes
NextGen Office
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Alma Provider Platform
Solo, Small (2-10)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
NextGen Office
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
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