Oasis Answers

What Oasis Answers does

OASIS Answers, Inc. (dba OASIS Answers / OAI) is a Redmond, Washington-headquartered consulting and certification firm founded in 1999 that serves as the de facto training and credentialing authority for CMS OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) and HOPE (Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation) data collection in the US home health and hospice industry. The company has been a continuous CMS contractor since 1999, supporting the national OASIS helpdesk, quality measure development for the Home Health and Hospice Quality Reporting Programs, and provider education for the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model. Its product portfolio spans (i) the 2-day in-person Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy workshop and parallel HOPE in Action training; (ii) the COS-C and CHS-C psychometrically validated certification exams administered in paper-and-pencil and computer-based formats; (iii) the INSTANT OASIS/HOPE Answers reference books; (iv) recurring digital products including Quarterly OASIS Update webinars ($299 or $1,196 annual bundle) and COS-C Exam Cram; and (v) private on-site training for agencies.

The underlying technology is primarily human-delivered expert instruction and standardized testing rather than software. The COS-C exam, administered over 30,000 times since 2004 with a steady 77% pass rate, was developed under psychometrician oversight with content expert review through the OASIS Certificate and Competency Board (OCCB), where founder Linda Krulish serves as President and Founding Member. Distribution combines e-commerce (oasisanswers.com), 10+ city national workshop calendar, the PSI Services network of 300+ computer-based testing centers, and an Elite Sponsorship channel program with state home care associations that has paid out over $1.3M in commissions. Pricing is per-individual/per-seat (exams $250-$395, workshops variable, webinars $299 or $1,196 bundle, books with bulk discounts at 50+), targeting home health and hospice agencies, their employed clinicians (RNs, PTs, OTs), and quality/audit staff. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds and a headcount of 11-50.

Name

Oasis Answers

Legal name

OASIS Answers, Inc.

Website

https://oasisanswers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OASIS Answers is a Redmond, WA-based consulting firm and CMS contractor founded in 1999 that delivers training, certification (COS-C, CHS-C), and reference products for OASIS and HOPE data collection accuracy to US home health and hospice agencies and clinicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Compliance Training and Certification

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

eCOA/ePRO/eDiary & Patient-Facing Data Collection (HLACAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Clinical Trial Informatics (EDC/CTMS/eCOA/eTMF) (HLAGAJAM)

Keywords

• OASIS certification training
• HOPE data collection training
• Home health compliance education
• Hospice staff certification
• CMS quality reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Exams: Revenue from COS-C and CHS-C certification exam administration. Exams offered in paper-and-pencil format at workshops and computer-based testing at PSI testing centers. Exam fees range from $250-$395 depending on exam type and format.
2. Training Workshops: Revenue from in-person Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy 2-day workshops and Blueprint for HOPE in Action training. Offered at various locations nationwide with variable pricing based on location and registration timing.
3. Reference Materials: Sale of INSTANT OASIS Answers books and INSTANT HOPE Answers books. Books available in perfect or spiral binding with bulk discounts for orders of 50+.
4. Webinars and On-Demand Training: Quarterly OASIS Update webinars ($299 each or $1,196 annual bundle), COS-C Exam Cram sessions ($299-$599), and OnRamp to OASIS training. COS-C Exam Cram provides 90-day access to recorded content.
5. Private/On-Site Training: Customized on-site staff training tailored to organization needs. Private OASIS Training and Private HOPE Training offered for agencies requiring in-house education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OASIS Answers provides specialized training, professional certification exams, and reference materials for home health and hospice clinicians on accurate CMS OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) and HOPE (Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation) data collection. Flagship offerings include the Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy 2-day in-person workshop, two nationally standardized certification exams (COS-C and CHS-C), quarterly CMS update webinars, the HOPE in Action training program, and the INSTANT OASIS/HOPE Answers reference books. The company also delivers private on-site training customized to individual agencies and administers exams in both paper-and-pencil and computer-based formats.

Product overview

Oasis Answers provides a comprehensive portfolio of training, certification, and reference products for home health and hospice professionals focused on OASIS and HOPE data collection accuracy. The core offerings include the Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy (2-day flagship training workshop), Quarterly OASIS Update webinars, OnRamp to OASIS training, and HOPE in Action training programs. The company administers two professional certification exams: COS-C (Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical) and CHS-C (Certificate for HOPE Specialist-Clinical), each available in paper & pencil and computer-based testing formats. Supporting products include the INSTANT OASIS Answers Book and INSTANT HOPE Answers Book (reference guides), COS-C Exam Cram Session (exam prep webinar), and free exam preparation resources. The company also offers private on-site training options for organizations. A 2026 conference (COS-C / CHS-C Conference 2026) themed on Protecting OASIS & HOPE Accuracy through Education and Responsible AI Solutions is planned for March 2026 in Baltimore, MD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy Industry-leading 2-day in-person workshop focused on current OASIS data collection rules and instructions, featuring interactive training from national OASIS experts. Provides a 600+ page workbook with the latest key source documents. Held at locations nationwide including Raleigh, Dallas, Las Vegas, Plymouth, Manchester, Worcester, Jacksonville, New York, Wallingford, and Orlando. Designed for home health clinicians, auditors, and educators.
• Quarterly OASIS Update Webinar Live 90-minute webinar reviewing new OASIS guidance documents, CMS resources, and dataset changes from the previous quarter, strategically scheduled to coincide with CMS Q&A releases in January, April, July, and October. Available individually at $299 per session or as an annual bundle at $1,196 including all four sessions plus recordings and handouts for agency sharing.
• OnRamp to OASIS Three-hour on-demand training program designed for clinicians new to OASIS or needing a reset, building foundational knowledge for confident OASIS coding. Targeted at home health professionals entering the field or transitioning to OASIS responsibilities.
• HOPE in Action Training Flexible, self-paced training program for CMS HOPE requirements designed to improve coding accuracy, maintain compliance, and learn on individual schedule. Available in on-demand, live in-person, and live virtual formats for hospice clinicians and stakeholders.
• Private OASIS Training On-site customized OASIS training tailored to individual agency or organization needs, delivered in-house by OASIS Answers clinical experts. Designed for home health agencies requiring dedicated staff education across multiple clinicians.
• Private HOPE Training On-site customized HOPE training tailored to individual hospice organization needs. Delivered in-house by OASIS Answers clinical experts for hospice agencies requiring dedicated staff education on HOPE data collection.
• COS-C Exam (Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical) Premier nationally standardized, psychometrically validated certification exam evaluating clinician knowledge of CMS OASIS guidelines. Available in paper-and-pencil format at workshops ($250-$300) and computer-based testing at PSI centers ($345). Certification is valid for three years with renewal exams at the same pricing range. Discount of $50 available for paper-and-pencil exam registration directly following Blueprint workshops.
• CHS-C Exam (Certificate for HOPE Specialist-Cinical) Certification exam for HOPE providers and stakeholders to demonstrate knowledge and application of CMS HOPE data collection guidance. Includes a 2.5-hour open-book format with 100 multiple choice questions covering HOPE assessment timepoints, item coding, and regulations. Available in computer-based format at $345-$395 with 12-month validity from registration.
• COS-C Exam Cram Session Recorded two-part webinar with interactive test questions organized to mimic the COS-C Exam breakdown, including Exam Cram workbook. Updated April 2026 to align with OASIS-E2 testing. Available as Individual Access ($299, one participant, 90-day access) or Agency Access ($599, up to 5 participants, 90-day access).
• INSTANT OASIS Answers Book User-friendly reference guide containing official CMS OASIS-E/E2 guidance from the Final OASIS Guidance Manual. Organized with item-use icons, color-coded sections, and CMS Q&As. Authorized for use as open-book reference during COS-C exams. Available in perfect or spiral binding with bulk discount of $5 off per book for orders of 50 or more. 2026 edition available.
• INSTANT HOPE Answers Book Reference guide for HOPE data collection guidance in user-friendly format for compliant HOPE data collection and CHS-C Exam preparation. Provides practical CMS HOPE guidance in condensed reference form.
• COS-C / CHS-C Conference 2026 Annual flagship conference combining training and certification for home health and hospice professionals, with scheduled COS-C and CHS-C exam administration, educational sessions, and industry updates. The 2026 edition (March 17-20 in Baltimore, MD) focuses on Protecting OASIS and HOPE Accuracy through Education and Responsible AI Solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% exam pass rate consistently maintained since COS-C exam inception in 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• PSI ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationPSI Services provides computer-based testing infrastructure for COS-C and CHS-C exams. Candidates receive eligibility confirmation email within 3-5 business days and can schedule exams at 300+ testing centers nationwide. PSI processes registrations and manages test center operations.
• State Home Care AssociationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElite Sponsorship program provides exam commissions to state associations that sponsor COS-C Exam administrations. Over $1.3 million in exam commissions distributed since program inception. Associations include Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts (HCAM) and others.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOASIS Answers provides CMS with OASIS helpdesk support, quality measure development for Home Health Quality Reporting Program and Hospice Quality Reporting Program, and provider education for Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model. Company serves as 'bridge' between home care assessments and federal workgroups.
• OASIS Certificate and Competency Board (OCCB)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCCB oversees COS-C Exam program. Founder Linda Krulish served as President and Founding Member. OAI continues to oversee the COS-C Exam as Chair of the Exam Review Task Force.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Relias: Healthcare workforce education and training platform serving home health, hospice, and broader post-acute settings. Comparable as a healthcare-focused continuing education and certification provider, though operating at significantly larger scale and with broader clinical scope.
• ABILITY Network: Healthcare data, analytics, and workflow company with strong presence in post-acute and home health including OASIS-related workflows. Overlaps in serving the same agency buyers with CMS-driven data accuracy and quality reporting needs.
• HealthStream: Healthcare workforce training, certification, and education platform serving hospitals and post-acute providers at scale. Overlaps with Oasis Answers as a healthcare-focused professional training and credentialing business, but operates far more broadly across clinical and non-clinical roles.
• WellSky: Healthcare technology platform with leading home health and hospice EHR products (formerly Kinnser). Touches the same OASIS data workflow and the same agency buyers, and increasingly bundles guidance and education into its software stack that could substitute for Oasis Answers offerings.
• Axxess: Large home health, hospice, and behavioral health software vendor with embedded training, certifications, and industry resources. Comparable through serving the same home health and hospice agencies, though its primary business is software rather than education.

Direct peers

• SimiTree: Consulting, outsourced services, and education provider for home health, hospice, and behavioral health agencies. Overlaps directly with Oasis Answers through OASIS/HOPE coding and compliance training as well as CMS-facing advisory services for the same agency buyer.
• Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP): Provides OASIS-based quality measure reporting, benchmarking, and analytics for home health and hospice agencies. Comparable because both businesses are deeply embedded in the OASIS/HOPE data ecosystem and serve the same customer base of agencies navigating CMS quality reporting requirements.
• The Corridor Group: Post-acute care consulting and education provider for home health and hospice operators, including coding, OASIS reviews, and staff education. Highly comparable as a similarly sized, similarly positioned training and consulting firm operating in the home health/hospice regulatory niche.

Others

• National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC): Trade association providing education, certification programs, and policy advocacy for home care and hospice providers. Adjacent because it competes for the same continuing-education and certification dollars and shapes the regulatory dialogue Oasis Answers serves.
• Pinnacle Quality Insight: Customer and employee satisfaction measurement, quality benchmarking, and education for senior care, hospice, and home health providers. Comparable through serving the same provider segment and tying measurement to CMS quality programs adjacent to OASIS/HOPE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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