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Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes) vs Alma Provider Platform

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AI Scribe

Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)

Smarter Technologies (acquired Pieces Technologies)

provider-network-virtual-care

Alma Provider Platform

Alma (Spring Health)

Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Alma Provider Platform
Key Differencesat a glance
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes):Includes AI-powered features
Alma Provider Platform:Purpose-built for mental health
Alma Provider Platform:More integrations (6)

Overview

Tool Name
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Alma Provider Platform
Tool Name
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Alma Provider Platform
Alma Provider Platform
What It Is
Clinical AI platform for inpatient documentation that interprets patient information in real-time
$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
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Clinical AI platform for inpatient documentation that interprets patient information in real-time
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
AI Scribe & Documentation
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
AI Scribe & Documentation
Alma Provider Platform
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
Best For
Not specified
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
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Not specified
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
Contact for pricing
$95/month (annual)
Starting Price
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Contact for pricing
Alma Provider Platform
$95/month (annual)
Pricing Model
enterprise-custom
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
enterprise-custom
Alma Provider Platform
Per provider/month
Free Trial
No free trial
No free trial
Free Trial
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No free trial
Alma Provider Platform
No free trial
Pricing Details
No additional details
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
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No additional details
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
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
BAA Available
Unknown
Yes
BAA Available
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Unknown
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

Features

Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
Yes
Mental Health Specific
No
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No
Alma Provider Platform
Yes

Integrations

Total Integrations
2 integrations
6 integrations
Total Integrations
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
2 integrations
Alma Provider Platform
6 integrations

AI Scribe Features

Ambient Listening
Yes
No
Ambient Listening
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Dictation Mode
Yes
No
Dictation Mode
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Yes
Alma Provider Platform
No
Note Types
Unknown
Unknown
Note Types
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
Languages
Unknown
Unknown
Languages
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown
EHR Integration
Native
Native, API
EHR Integration
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Native
Alma Provider Platform
Native, API
Native EHR Integrations
Epic, Cerner (Oracle Health)
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford
Native EHR Integrations
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Epic, Cerner (Oracle Health)
Alma Provider Platform
Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar, Oxford
Coding Suggestions
No
No
Coding Suggestions
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
No
Alma Provider Platform
No

Support & Fit

Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Solo, Small (2-10)
Practice Sizes
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Solo, Small (2-10), Medium (11-50)
Alma Provider Platform
Solo, Small (2-10)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
Pieces Technologies (SmarterNotes)
Unknown
Alma Provider Platform
Unknown

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