If you’re a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency, picking the right compliance partner isn’t a small decision. It could make or break your agency’s time, finances, and of course, compliance.
Your compliance program affects everything: survey outcomes, staff workload, patient care, cash flow, even your license. So when you’re deciding between solutions like The Home Health Consultant and QAPI Plus, you’re not just buying a service. You’re choosing who you’ll trust to keep your agency safe, compliant, and efficient.
At The Home Health Consultant, we’ve helped hundreds of agencies navigate that exact decision. This article will help you understand the key differences between us and QAPI Plus. Our goal is not to sell you, but to guide you toward the right fit for your agency’s goals, structure, and budget.
*This article was written in consultation with Mariam Treystman & Larry Treystman.
How Do QAPI Plus & The Home Health Consultant’s Services Differ?
The Home Health Consultant (THHC) is a hands-on compliance partner designed specifically for Medicare-certified home health and hospice agencies.
The Administrative Compliance Program (ACP) provides structure, education and accountability through quarterly QAPI meetings, tailored templates, document reviews, and direct support from compliance experts.
QAPI Plus is a cloud-based software platform that helps agencies manage their QAPI and performance improvement activities. It replaces manual spreadsheets and binders with dashboards, digital logs, and templates to track compliance internally.
While both aim to strengthen your compliance program, their methods differ: The Home Health Consultant focuses on human partnership, while QAPI Plus focuses on technology.
How Does The Home Health Consultant’s Approach Differ From QAPI Plus?
Think of QAPI Plus as a digital infrastructure. It gives your team the tools to organize and monitor compliance data. It’s an excellent option for agencies that already have an active, involved and knowledgeable Administrator, QA and QAPI lead who can dedicate time to managing the platform.
The Home Health Consultant, by contrast, embeds human expertise into every interaction. THHC consultants don’t just review your documentation, and guide you through implementing an administrative compliance framework. They’re available year-round to answer your compliance questions, talk through survey concerns, and help you troubleshoot operational challenges in real time.
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I had someone I could just call and ask,” — that’s exactly what THHC provides.
QAPI Plus also offers human consulting for an additional fee, which may appeal to agencies that like the software but only occasionally need expert guidance. With The Home Health Consultant, that access is built into every program, not an option to be added later.
How Do Pricing and Support Models Compare Between The Home Health Consultant & QAPI Plus?
The Home Health Consultant follows a transparent flat-rate model. It costs $850/month for the ACP, no setup fees or annual contracts. You can cancel anytime with 30-day notice. That rate includes ongoing consulting, portal access, document reviews, quarterly meetings, and compliance guidance for your leadership team.
QAPI Plus operates as a SaaS (Subscription cloud-based software) platform, with pricing based on agency size and users. QAPI Plus software has been noted to cost roughly $500/month for smaller agencies, but pricing is adjusted based on patient census. There is also the option to add on software consulting for an additional ~$500/month. The software may require additional implementation time and optional consulting add-ons for personalized support.
So while both can support your compliance goals, they differ in what’s included versus what’s optional.
Who Is a Good Fit for The Home Health Consultant?
You’re likely a great fit for The Home Health Consultant if:
- You want a partner who’s available year-round to answer compliance, survey, or operational questions
- You’d prefer experts to oversee compliance rather than just provide tools
- You’re tired of rushing to prepare before surveys and want continuous readiness
- You appreciate having a single partner who can update QAPI plans, audit charts, and guide you through deficiencies
Who Is a Good Fit for QAPI Plus?
You’re a good fit for QAPI Plus if:
- You already have internal active Administrators or QAPI leadership
- You’re comfortable managing digital tools and data dashboards with little guidance.
- You’re prepared to invest time in configuring and maintaining your platform.
- You like the idea of starting with software and adding consulting later if needed (for an additional fee).
- Your agency is already operationally mature and doesn’t need accountability
Which is Better: QAPI Plus or The Home Health Consultant?
The compliance partner that will be best for your agency is the one that aligns with where your agency currently stands operationally and financially.
If you’re focused on organization and technology, QAPI Plus can help you document and track compliance tasks efficiently.
If you’re looking for interpretation, mentorship, and ongoing accountability, The Home Health Consultant can help you build and maintain those compliance systems.
Here’s a simple way to think about it:
If your team says, “We get it, we just need better systems,” a platform like QAPI Plus can help.
If your team says, “We need a system and someone to guide us through this,” The Home Health Consultant is probably the better fit.
Your choice depends on your agency’s maturity, staff expertise, and goals. The most successful agencies are the ones that match the solution to their internal reality, not the other way around.
Still Weighing Consulting Options for Your Home Health or Hospice Agency?
Choosing between The Home Health Consultant and QAPI Plus isn’t about competition. It’s about compatibility.
Both can help you reach compliance success. They simply take different paths to get there.
If you’re still exploring your options, feel free to download our Buyer’s Guide below, or schedule a call with us to see if we’re a good fit for you.
*Disclaimer: The content provided in this article is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal, financial, or professional advice. No consultant-client relationship is established by engaging with this content. You should seek the advice of a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding any legal or business matters. The consultant assumes no liability for any actions taken based on the information provided.
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