The Bridge: Cooperation Amongst Solo Therapists/Prescribers

Tim Kelly, LCSW, CO-Founder of Bridgewell Health

Therapists want the independence of being solo with the benefits of the group; Health insurance and community while remaining clinically independent and protecting your client's data. Everyone's frustrated enough with the system that I'm here to try to do something different, but I'm not here to do it by myself. As therapists, we have the greatest of abilities to advocate for a different mental health care system that focuses on our needs. A system of care that also cares for you is possible - with enough unity and support. I'm helping build a cooperative behavioral health system and I want you to join me on the journey.

Alma Rates + Better then a Union

Hey there Reader , Wow it was quite the day in the Facebook group when I popped on that Thursday night and saw the Alma rates dropped 20% to match the 45-minute rate! Hey man, was that before I even knew that? They had also flattened the rates across MDs/NPs, & PhDs to match that of the master's-level providers. Boy, was everyone unhappy, and rightfully so. It got me thinking about unions and owning the means of production. Ultimately, when you own the means of production, you are able to...

28 days ago • 4 min read

Spirit Airlines 2.0 + Peace health in Oregon....

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about 2 months ago • 5 min read