A research institute at NYU studying the social impacts of artificial intelligence. AI Now publishes peer-reviewed research and policy briefs on algorithmic bias, accountability, and healthcare automation.

A coalition formed after the 2008 financial crisis to limit Wall Street abuses. AFR campaigns against private equity extraction in essential sectors like healthcare, highlighting its destabilizing impact on access and provider viability.

A nonprofit advancing digital rights through policy advocacy. CDT works with legislators to strengthen privacy protections, promote algorithmic transparency, and regulate AI systems in healthcare and beyond.

A progressive think tank producing research on healthcare costs, private equity, and labor policy. CEPR’s analyses highlight how financialization undermines access and affordability, equipping advocates to counter corporate-friendly policy narratives.

Enacted in 2022, this law provides federal funding to address provider burnout, support mental health resilience, and reduce stigma around seeking care. It directs HHS to fund workforce well-being programs.

A nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., focused on defending privacy and ensuring AI accountability. EPIC litigates landmark cases, produces policy reports, and advocates for health data protections, particularly against algorithmic discrimination.

Legislation designed to expand youth behavioral health access and provider pipelines in schools. It strengthens training, recruitment, and service delivery for children and adolescents.

The official federal source for campaign finance data. It includes filings from candidates, PACs, and corporations, providing authoritative data on how insurers and private equity influence elections.

A nonprofit research group maintaining Violation Tracker, the first comprehensive U.S. database of corporate misconduct. It documents fines and settlements across industries, including insurers and health companies, providing verified evidence for advocacy and litigation.

A highly respected policy forum read by policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. Publishing here allows providers to influence legislative debates and shape narratives around mental health access and parity.

Introduced in 2024, this proposal seeks to limit exploitative private equity practices in healthcare, strengthen contracting transparency, and prioritize reinvestment in patient care over investor profit.

A think tank focused on decentralizing economic power. ILSR researches monopolies and advocates for antitrust enforcement, including in healthcare markets. It highlights risks of vertical integration and excessive market concentration in essential services.

A coalition of faith-based investors using shareholder advocacy to hold corporations accountable. ICCR files resolutions with insurers and healthcare companies on lobbying disclosure, equity, and governance.

CorpGov.net is a long-standing and independent platform dedicated to advancing transparency, accountability, and shareholder democracy within corporate governance. Founded by James McRitchie in 1995, it began as a way to transform the slow-moving academic discourse on corporate governance into a dynamic, accessible resource for investors and practitioners.

One of the most prolific shareholder activists in U.S. history. Chevedden has filed hundreds of governance proposals, often targeting executive accountability, board elections, and lobbying disclosure at healthcare corporations.

A frequent shareholder proposal filer who often partners with Chevedden. Steiner focuses on governance reforms, accountability, and transparency, including in healthcare corporations.

A public database mapping networks of corporate and political influence. LittleSis visualizes relationships between insurers, private equity, and policymakers, making conflicts of interest visible.

Founded in 1909, MHA is a leading community-based nonprofit advocating prevention, early intervention, and access to care. It publishes 'The State of Mental Health in America' report, provides data on parity and access, and lobbies for laws that improve patient rights and reduce stigma.

A landmark 2008 federal law requiring parity between mental health and medical/surgical benefits. Despite weak enforcement, MHPAEA remains a cornerstone for litigation and advocacy around coverage fairness.

A national professional trade association advancing provider equity and payer accountability. MHPEA mobilizes clinicians, develops resources, and organizes advocacy campaigns focused on systemic reform and fair reimbursement.

Bipartisan legislation expanding incentives for Medicare providers in shortage areas. It aims to address workforce gaps and strengthen access to behavioral health professionals nationwide.

NASHP is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing state health policy innovation. NASHP develops evidence-based strategies, convenes state policymakers, and produces research on Medicaid, cost containment, behavioral health, and vertical integration. Its work informs reforms that directly impact mental health providers.

A nonprofit specializing in consumer protection law. NCLC litigates against abusive contracts, surprise billing, and unfair practices. Its expertise supports both consumer and provider advocacy in healthcare.

The trade association for community mental health and substance use providers. It provides technical assistance, training, and lobbying on Medicaid, federal funding, and workforce development. Its advocacy has shaped policy governing behavioral health centers and reimbursement models.

NextTherapist is a therapist-matching platform that helps clients find the right fit quickly and ethically. We offer direct booking, built-in scheduling tools, and a commitment to privacy—we never sell client data. Designed by therapists, for therapists.

A think tank advocating for antitrust enforcement. It produces reports and campaigns against monopolies, with special focus on vertical integration and healthcare consolidation.

Formerly, "Follow the Money," Open Secrets is a leading nonpartisan research group providing data on campaign finance and lobbying. OpenSecrets tracks insurer, pharmaceutical, and private equity contributions to policymakers, exposing corporate influence in healthcare policy.

Led by Patrick J. Kennedy and former Surgeon General David Satcher, ParityTrack produces state report cards and policy briefs on MHPAEA compliance. It unifies advocacy groups and strengthens national enforcement strategies.

A physician-led advocacy group for single-payer healthcare. PNHP produces peer-reviewed research, organizes clinicians, and educates the public on the inequities of the current system. Their Medicare for All campaign highlights systemic issues that affect access to behavioral healthcare.

A nonprofit project aggregating state legislative data, including bills, committees, and lawmakers. It also integrates campaign finance and lobbying information, promoting transparency in state-level policymaking.

A global advocacy group based in London challenging government and corporate surveillance. PI investigates misuse of personal data, campaigns for stronger laws, and raises awareness of healthcare data exploitation.

A nonprofit newsroom producing award-winning investigative journalism. ProPublica exposes insurer practices, profiteering, and policy failures, informing lawmakers and empowering provider advocacy.

An online tool that allows users to track members of Congress, including their votes, bills, and funding sources. It makes visible the financial and policy ties of legislators to healthcare and insurance industries.

A nonpartisan watchdog exposing corruption and conflicts of interest in federal agencies. POGO investigates revolving-door politics and regulatory capture, issues that directly affect health and insurance regulation.

A provider-led advocacy initiative focused on confronting insurance company abuses. PsiAN organizes clinicians, publishes advocacy campaigns, and works to strengthen parity enforcement. It amplifies providers’ voices in public debates about insurance reform.

Founded in 1971, Public Citizen is a consumer rights watchdog that challenges corporate misconduct and regulatory capture. It produces reports, litigates, and lobbies on healthcare pricing, insurance consolidation, and pharmaceutical accountability.

Republican co-sponsor of the 988 Crisis Lifeline legislation, reflecting bipartisan commitment to expanding access to behavioral health resources.

Co-chair of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force. Trone has sponsored legislation to improve access during emergencies and expand provider capacity.

Sponsor of the Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act. DeLauro supports youth access to behavioral health and building provider pipelines for schools.

Sponsor of the Brandon Act and co-sponsor of 988 crisis line legislation. Moulton advocates for stronger mental health services for service members, families, and the general population.

Sponsor of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which funds initiatives to reduce provider burnout and suicide. Wild champions provider well-being and resilience.

Co-author of the Mental Health Reform Act (2016) and 21st Century Cures Act. Murphy consistently defends parity enforcement and introduces bills supporting behavioral health providers and patient access.

Introduced the More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025 to expand Medicare incentives for providers in shortage areas. Peters prioritizes addressing the behavioral health workforce crisis.

U.S. Senator and strong advocate for mental health services. Baldwin sponsored legislation establishing the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline and continues to push for expanded behavioral health access nationwide.

An online encyclopedia that tracks PR campaigns, front groups, and lobbying entities. SourceWatch provides transparency into corporate influence strategies shaping health policy debates.

Each U.S. state maintains a searchable database of political contributions and expenditures (e.g., California FPPC, Michigan CFIS). These portals allow detailed tracking of corporate money at the state level.

Transform mental health and wellness by providing free access to a wide range of multichannel services and products created by licensed experts. We connect individuals with trusted providers, empowering them to take control of their well-being while helping those providers grow their impact, build passive income, and reach more people. We do this with integrity, free from algorithmic bias or venture-backed pressure, so care stays rooted in expertise, trust, and purpose.

TelebehavioralHealth.US is a clinician-led, multi-state telehealth practice dedicated to delivering ethical, accessible, and high-quality mental health care. Founded and operated by licensed providers, the organization prioritizes patient-centered care, fair clinician reimbursement, and regulatory compliance across all services. Its model demonstrates how independent, provider-owned practices can uphold clinical integrity and sustainability in an increasingly corporate and consolidated behavioral health landscape.

A grassroots clinician network resisting exploitative platform and payer practices. It offers peer support, advocacy resources, and online forums to help providers reclaim autonomy and challenge systemic inequities.

Women in Private Practice Utah connects fully and provisionally licensed therapists across the state of Utah.  We provide a list serve where members can share messages looking for referrals, advertising office space, or sharing information about their own practices.  We also offer three virtual CEU presentations per year that are included in the cost of an annual membership.