Weatherbee Resources

What Weatherbee Resources does

Weatherbee Resources is a privately held U.S. consulting, education, and products company that has served exclusively the hospice industry since its founding in 1997 in Headland, Alabama. The firm provides hospice-specific regulatory compliance, clinical documentation, audit defense, accreditation, and staff education services to Medicare-certified hospice programs of all sizes, with management team including Principal Carrie Cooley (sole owner since 2021), Senior Consultant Colleen O'Keefe, Physician Consultant Dr. Lauren Templeton, and Accreditation Consultant Amy Francoeur. Its product portfolio includes a flagship Hospice Compliance Network (HCN) annual membership ($1,250/yr) bundling monthly webinars, compliance hotline, and forum access; a three-volume Policy & Procedures manual ($1,100) with a two-year P&P Updates subscription ($150); six legally-drafted Hospice Form Contract Templates created with Arent Fox LLP ($250-$1,250); reference tools such as the LCD Guidelines Pocket Pal and Benefit Period Calculator; and a Compliance Hotline standalone subscription ($395/yr).

The company's economic engine combines recurring subscription revenue (HCN membership, P&P Updates, Compliance Hotline, Boot Camp training) with one-time product sales (P&P manuals, contract templates, reference products) and project-based professional services (clinical record audits, TPE/appeals support, accreditation consulting, investigations, due diligence, interim management, independent review, pharmacy expertise, and PEPPER analysis). Distribution runs through the company website (weatherbeeresources.com), toll-free phone sales (866-969-7124), a dedicated Education Portal (education.hospicecompliance.com), and the HCN Forum, supplemented by direct outreach, monthly webinars, in-person Boot Camps co-sponsored with state hospice associations across multiple U.S. cities, and partnerships with accreditors CHAP and ACHC. Underlying technology is intentionally lightweight — electronic deliverables in Microsoft Word and Excel format, Zoom for webinars, Wix-based websites, and partner platforms (Relias for online education, HealthPivots for Hospice Market Atlas data, OSHAlogs.com for OSHA compliance) — with no proprietary technology product platform.

The business is operated as a sole-owner LLC by Carrie Cooley with no disclosed institutional funding, headquartered in Headland, Alabama, and serves hundreds of hospice programs across the United States. Its singular vertical focus, 28-year regulatory track record, and CMS contractor history form the basis of a defensible niche position in hospice compliance services.

Name

Weatherbee Resources

Legal name

Weatherbee Resources, LLC

Website

https://weatherbeeresources.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weatherbee Resources is a U.S. consulting, education, and products company founded in 1997 that provides regulatory compliance, audit defense, accreditation, and training services exclusively to Medicare-certified hospice programs, generating revenue from subscriptions, products, and professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyannis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Fee-for-service consulting engagements including clinical record audits, compliance reviews, investigations support, TPE & appeals assistance, accreditation consulting, due diligence, interim management, and independent review organization (IRO) services. Also includes Open Retainer ('Expert on Call') services providing access to hospice experts via email or pre-scheduled conference calls.
2. Boot Camps and Provider Education Events: In-person and virtual multi-day boot camp programs providing regulatory training for hospice professionals. Pricing varies by format: virtual events offer unlimited seats, while in-person events have limited capacity. Includes continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, and compliance professionals.
3. HCN Webinar Series: Monthly webinar series included with HCN membership at no additional cost. Non-members can purchase individual webinar access at $129 per session. Features live presentations by content experts with handouts, resources, and question opportunities.
4. Hospice Compliance Network (HCN) Membership: Annual membership at $1,250 providing comprehensive compliance resources including monthly webinars, compliance hotline, Hospice Market Atlas, OSHAlogs.com access, quarterly roundtable calls, forum access, regulatory reference library, and 10% discounts on boot camps and select products.
5. Policies & Procedures Products: Electronic policy and procedure manuals sold as a three-volume set ($1,100, saving $385), individual volumes (Administration $495, Patient Care $595, Regulatory $695), or individual contract templates ($250-$1,250 for set of 6). Includes two-year P&P Updates Subscription at $150.
6. Compliance Hotline (Standalone): Annual standalone subscription to the Compliance Hotline service at $395 per year. Provides toll-free number, email address, and mailing address for internal reporting hotline use, including materials for staff/patient promotion and quarterly reports.
7. Reference Products: Various reference products including LCD Guidelines Pocket Pal ($100/pack of 10), Benefit Period Calculator ($8.99), and CHAP-Weatherbee P&P Crosswalk ($225). Physical products include shipping/handling charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Weatherbee Resources sells hospice-exclusive regulatory compliance consulting, education programs, and reference products to Medicare-certified hospice programs in the United States. Its core deliverables include fee-for-service consulting engagements (clinical record audits, TPE/appeals, accreditation, due diligence, interim management, investigations), the multi-day Hospice Regulatory Boot Camp delivered in-person and virtually, the HCN annual membership bundling monthly webinars, a compliance hotline and regulatory reference library, and electronic Microsoft Word policy and procedure manuals, contract templates, and laminated reference tools.

Product overview

Weatherbee Resources offers a unified portfolio of compliance-focused products and services exclusively for hospice programs. The core product lineup includes Policy & Procedure manuals (three-volume set: Administration, Human Resources, Patient Care, plus Regulatory Policies), sold as a complete set ($1,100) or individually, supported by a two-year P&P Updates Subscription ($150) that includes the CHAP-Weatherbee Crosswalk. The HCN Membership ($1,250/year) serves as the flagship subscription service bundling monthly webinars, compliance hotline, market analytics, forum access, and product discounts. Standalone offerings include the Compliance Hotline ($395), LCD Guidelines Pocket Pal ($100/pack), Benefit Period Calculator ($8.99), HCN Webinars ($129 each), and Hospice Form Contract Templates (6 contracts for $1,250 or $250 each). The Hospice Regulatory Boot Camp provides intensive in-person and virtual education. All products are complemented by a full consulting services division covering audits, compliance, accreditation, due diligence, investigations, and physician compliance. The company operates on a product-plus-subscription model where the policies/manuals are the primary revenue driver, supported by recurring subscription revenue from HCN membership and P&P updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hospice Compliance Network (HCN): A membership-based network providing hospice compliance resources including monthly webinars, compliance hotline, regulatory resources, forum access, and discounts on Weatherbee products and services.

Products and services

• Consulting Services Comprehensive fee-for-service consulting suite exclusively for Medicare-certified hospice programs, covering TPE and appeals support, accreditation preparation, clinical record audits, compliance program development, due diligence, interim management, investigations and audits, mock surveys, open retainer ('Expert on Call') services, PEPPER analysis, pharmacy expertise, physician compliance, and customized staff education.
• Hospice Regulatory Boot Camp Three-day intensive regulatory training program covering Medicare Conditions of Participation, hospice eligibility documentation, physician engagement, interdisciplinary assessment, and audit response, available in-person (Baltimore, Las Vegas) and virtually; approved for up to 17.4 CCB CEUs and 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Hospice Compliance Network (HCN) Membership Annual membership at $1,250 per year providing monthly webinars, compliance hotline, Hospice Market Atlas, OSHAlogs.com access, quarterly roundtables, HCN forum, regulatory reference center library, and 10% discounts on Boot Camps and select Weatherbee products.
• HCN Webinar Series Monthly live webinar series delivered by hospice content experts, including handouts, tips, resources, and continuing education credits for nurses and compliance personnel; available individually for $129 to non-members and free to HCN members.
• Policies & Procedures Manuals (Three-Volume Set) Comprehensive electronically delivered policy and procedure manuals for hospice programs covering Administration, Human Resources, Patient Care, and Regulatory volumes in customizable Microsoft Word format; the full three-volume set is $1,100 (saving $385 versus individual purchase), with individual volumes priced at $495 (Administration), $595 (Patient Care), and $695 (Regulatory).
• P&P Updates Subscription Two-year subscription service at $150 providing timely regulatory updates to purchased Weatherbee policies and procedures; includes the CHAP-Weatherbee Crosswalk and requires the original P&P manual purchase on file.
• CHAP-Weatherbee P&P Crosswalk Electronic downloadable Excel spreadsheet crosswalk for CHAP-accredited hospices using Weatherbee Policies and Procedures; priced at $225 standalone and included with the P&P Updates Subscription.
• Hospice Form Contract Templates (6-Contract Set) Six legally-drafted, customizable Microsoft Word hospice contract templates co-developed with Arent Fox, LLP: Business Associate Agreement, General Inpatient Care, Inpatient Respite Care, SNF/NF Resident, Medical Director, and Hospice Physician agreements; sold individually at $250 or as a full set of 6 for $1,250.
• Compliance Hotline (Standalone Subscription) Annual standalone subscription at $395 providing a toll-free number, email address, and mailing address for internal reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse, consistent with OIG Compliance Guidance; includes anonymity/confidentiality options, promotional materials, and quarterly reports.
• LCD Guidelines Pocket Pal Pocket-sized laminated reference including Local Coverage Determinations for ALS, Dementia/Alzheimers, Cancer, Heart Disease, HIV, Liver Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Renal Disease, Stroke/Coma, and Neurological and Cardiopulmonary Conditions, plus four assessment scales (FAST, KPS, PPS, NYHA); sold at $100 per pack of 10 in MAC/state-specific versions.
• Benefit Period Calculator Laminated reference sheet listing all Medicare hospice benefit period start and end dates throughout the calendar year, with 60-day and 90-day benefit periods on opposing sides; priced at $8.99 plus optional mailing fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of hospices served across the country with consulting, education, and products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Relias, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Relias provides the continuing education (CE) credits offered at Weatherbee's Hospice Regulatory Boot Camps and monthly HCN webinars. Relias delivers training for hospice staff including volunteers, hiring assessments, and compliance tools through its Learning Management System. Weatherbee works closely with Relias to identify educational needs and develop timely content for hospice professionals.
• Arent Fox, LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeatherbee Resources and Arent Fox LLP, a healthcare law firm, collaborated to create 6 Hospice Form Contract templates. The contracts allow hospices and legal counsel to customize agreements with state, federal, accreditation, or best practice language. Arent Fox provides legal expertise while Weatherbee contributes hospice industry knowledge.
• HealthPivotssupportingTechnology or IntegrationHealthPivots provides the Hospice Market Atlas, a complimentary offering for HCN members in partnership with Weatherbee. Contains detailed market data based on annual Medicare fee-for-service claims from 2005-2019, including hospital partners, counties of operation, patient counts, average daily census, and market share analysis.
• OSHAlogs.comsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOSHAlogs.com provides injury intelligence and compliance platform for hospices through the HCN membership. The software assists with OSHA report management, incident tracking, and Department of Labor compliance. Also offers guidance on insurance for senior living and home health.
• Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMDCB designs, implements, and evaluates certification programs for hospice medical directors and physicians. Weatherbee partners with HMDCB for audit survival training courses. HMDCB provides the knowledge base and competencies required of hospice physicians through its certification program.
• Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerACHC provides accreditation for hospice programs. Weatherbee offers a discount on ACHC application fees for hospices using Weatherbee consulting services. Weatherbee's accreditation consultant is certified to assist with ACHC accreditation process.
• Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCHAP provides hospice accreditation. Weatherbee offers a discount on CHAP application fees. Weatherbee's P&P manuals are CHAP-approved and the company provides a CHAP-Weatherbee Crosswalk product. Historical partnership: Weatherbee founder Heather Wilson wrote CHAP's application to HCFA for deeming authority in 1998.
• Iron Edge MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIron Edge Media specializes in digital marketing. Partner helps Weatherbee with marketing efforts and provides services to hospice clients referred through Weatherbee.
• Compliancy GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompliancy Group helps the hospice industry with HIPAA compliance using software and live Compliance Coaches. Weatherbee refers clients to Compliancy Group for HIPAA compliance support.
• Ohio Hospice & Palliative Care Association (OHPCA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership. Weatherbee Boot Camps co-sponsored with state associations. State partners may receive special pricing or referral arrangements.
• Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization (TNMHO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership. Weatherbee collaborates with state associations for Boot Camp co-sponsorship and provider education.
• Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (IL-HPCO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership for Illinois. Part of Weatherbee's state partner network.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Network of MarylandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership. Co-sponsored 2026 Boot Camp event in Baltimore, MD.
• California Hospice & Palliative Care AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership. Co-sponsored 2026 Boot Camp event in Las Vegas, NV.
• HPCANYS (Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership for New York. Part of Weatherbee's state partner network.
• Home Care Nurses AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState partnership for home care and hospice professionals. Part of Weatherbee's state partner network.
• Hospice Federation of MassachusettsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership for Massachusetts. Part of Weatherbee's state partner network.
• Florida HospicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership for Florida. Part of Weatherbee's state partner network.
• California Hospice OrganizationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership for California. HealthPivots is listed as a partner with California Hospice Organization. Part of Weatherbee's state partner network.
• Connecticut Association for Home HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState hospice association partnership for Connecticut. Part of Weatherbee's state partner network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SimiTree (formerly BlackTree Healthcare Consulting): Healthcare consulting and outsourced services firm specializing in home health and hospice billing, compliance, and operational support. Direct competitor in the hospice consulting and education space with overlapping services around audits, TPE/appeals, and revenue cycle management.
• Healthcare Provider Solutions (HPS): Provides home health and hospice education, training, and consulting including Boot Camp-style programs, coding and documentation training, and PDGM/quality support. Closely comparable to Weatherbee's education-plus-consulting model for hospice providers.
• The Corridor Group: Healthcare consulting and education firm serving home health, hospice, and post-acute providers with coding, OASIS, compliance, and operational consulting. Comparable in customer base, education-led GTM, and consulting service lines targeting hospice agencies.
• Pinnacle Business Guides: Provides consulting, training, and resources to home health and hospice agencies including mock surveys, accreditation preparation, and operational support. Direct competitor in hospice-specific compliance consulting and education.

Emerging players

• Compliancy Group: Software and live-coach HIPAA compliance solution that Weatherbee actively refers customers to. While an existing referral partner rather than head-to-head competitor, it represents the type of tech-enabled compliance alternative that could encroach on Weatherbee's market.
• Axxess: Technology and consulting company serving home health, hospice, and home care providers with software plus education, training, and operational consulting. Comparable education-plus-services positioning and overlapping customer base among mid-market hospice agencies.
• Trella Health: Hospice and home health analytics and market intelligence platform partnered with Weatherbee via HealthPivots. While primarily an analytics vendor, its integration with Weatherbee's HCN offering creates an adjacent ecosystem comparable to Weatherbee's regulatory intelligence value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• WellSky: Large healthcare technology company providing EHR, analytics, and compliance tools across hospice, home health, and broader post-acute settings. As hospice software vendors embed more compliance functionality, WellSky represents a platform-level threat to standalone consulting businesses like Weatherbee.
• MatrixCare: Major post-acute EHR vendor serving hospice, home health, and senior living providers with integrated clinical and operational software. Comparable customer base and a potential platform competitor as it expands compliance and analytics capabilities.
• BerryDunn: Top-100 CPA and consulting firm with a dedicated Healthcare Practice providing audit, compliance, and reimbursement consulting to home health and hospice providers. Overlapping service lines in compliance reviews, mock surveys, and regulatory advisory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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