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SimiTree Alternative for Home Health & Hospice Cost Reports
Is Soriaga & Associates a SimiTree alternative? For small and mid-size agencies that want direct access to a CPA and a published flat cost report fee, it can be. We charge $1,599.99 for low or full utilization and $500 for no utilization. SimiTree describes itself as a full-service provider, and for some organizations it is the better fit.
The short answer
Is Soriaga & Associates a SimiTree alternative?
It depends on what your agency needs. Soriaga & Associates, LLC is a CPA firm in Lisle, Illinois that prepares home health and hospice Medicare cost reports at published flat fees, with direct access to a CPA on every engagement.
According to its website, SimiTree offers consulting, technology, and billing support alongside cost reporting for home health, hospice, and behavioral health organizations. We respect the firm. This page is here to help you compare, not to talk you out of anything.
Which firm fits which agency?
Different firms fit different agencies. Here is how each describes who it serves.
SimiTree, as SimiTree describes itself
SimiTree says it drives home healthcare, hospice, and behavioral growth with consulting, AI technology, analytics, and billing support. According to its website, it has 1,200+ industry experts, has served 16,000+ agencies, and has 750+ active clients, and its cost reporting page cites 50+ years of specialized experience.
For large organizations that want one provider across billing, coding, consulting, and cost reporting, that breadth and scale are a genuine strength.
Soriaga & Associates, LLC
Small and mid-size home health, hospice, and home care agencies that want direct access to a CPA and a published flat fee for Medicare cost reports: $1,599.99 for low or full utilization and $500 for no utilization.
How do the two firms compare on cost reports?
Only details that can be verified on each firm's public website are compared in the table below. As of October 2, 2026, SimiTree's cost reporting page does not show a price and invites agencies to request a free consultation. That is a different engagement model, not a better or worse one.
Side by side
SimiTree and Soriaga & Associates compared
| Soriaga & Associates, LLC | SimiTree, per its public website | |
|---|---|---|
| Published cost report price | Soriaga & Associates, LLC$1,599.99 for low or full utilization, $500 for no utilization | SimiTree, per its public websiteNo price shown on its cost reporting page as of October 2, 2026 |
| Scope, as each firm describes it | Soriaga & Associates, LLCMedicare cost reports for home health and hospice, Illinois IDOA cost reports, plus bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, fractional CFO, and accounting consulting | SimiTree, per its public websiteConsulting, billing, coding and OASIS, compliance, cost reporting, credentialing, data analysis, mergers and acquisitions, recruiting and interim leadership, revenue cycle management, and technology, for home health, hospice, and behavioral health |
| Cost reporting services, as each firm describes them | Soriaga & Associates, LLCPreparation and electronic filing of home health (CMS-1728-20) and hospice (CMS-1984-14) cost reports, amended and prior-year reports, and audit support | SimiTree, per its public websiteAgency documentation review, data execution and analysis, filing, audit assistance and support, and ongoing consultation, plus hospice cap management and telehealth expense reporting |
| Engagement model | Soriaga & Associates, LLCFree 20-minute call with Christian Soriaga, CPA, then a written fee quote before work starts | SimiTree, per its public websiteRequest a free consultation through a form on its cost reporting page |
Details for SimiTree come from its public website and may change. See the Sources section and verify current details with SimiTree.
What should I ask any cost report provider?
Whichever firm you choose, these questions help you compare providers fairly:
- Which forms do you prepare, and for which provider types?
- Who prepares my report, and who reviews it?
- How is the fee set, and do I get it in writing before work starts?
- How long does preparation take once my documents are complete?
- Who do I contact with questions during the year?
What happens next
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Free 20-minute call
Tell Christian about your agency and what is on your plate. No pitch deck, no pressure.
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Written fee quote
You get a clear written quote for the work before we start. No surprises.
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We handle it
Your CPA team takes it from there and keeps you posted until it is filed.
FAQ
SimiTree alternative FAQs
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Is Soriaga & Associates a SimiTree alternative?
For small and mid-size agencies that want direct access to a CPA and a published flat cost report fee, it can be. Both firms serve healthcare providers, and the right fit depends on your agency's size and needs. We suggest comparing both against the questions on this page.
How much does Soriaga & Associates charge for a cost report?
We charge flat fees: $1,599.99 for a low- or full-utilization Medicare cost report and $500 for a no-utilization report. You know the fee before we start.
Does SimiTree publish its cost report pricing?
As of October 2, 2026, SimiTree's cost reporting page does not show a price. It invites agencies to request a free consultation through a form. Verify current details directly with SimiTree.
What does SimiTree offer?
According to its website, SimiTree offers billing, coding and OASIS, compliance, consulting, cost reporting, credentialing and contracting, data analysis, mergers and acquisitions, recruiting and interim leadership, and revenue cycle management, plus technology and analytics tools, for home health, hospice, and behavioral health organizations.
Who is SimiTree a good fit for?
SimiTree states that it has 1,200+ industry experts, has served 16,000+ agencies, and has 750+ active clients. For large organizations that want one provider across billing, coding, consulting, and cost reporting, that breadth and scale are a genuine strength.
Which cost reports does Soriaga & Associates prepare?
We prepare home health cost reports (CMS-1728-20) and hospice cost reports (CMS-1984-14), plus Illinois IDOA cost reports for home care agencies.
Who prepares my cost report at Soriaga & Associates?
Our CPAs prepare and review your cost report, and you talk directly with a CPA. Every engagement starts with a free 20-minute call with Christian Soriaga, CPA.
How fast is the Soriaga & Associates turnaround?
72 hours once your documents are complete. We confirm exactly what we need on your free call.
Is Soriaga & Associates affiliated with SimiTree?
No. Soriaga & Associates, LLC is not affiliated with SimiTree. SimiTree is a trademark of its owner.
Where does the SimiTree information on this page come from?
From SimiTree's own public website, linked in the Sources section with the date we checked it (October 2, 2026). Verify current details directly with SimiTree.
How do I get a quote from Soriaga & Associates?
Book a free 20-minute call with Christian Soriaga, CPA. You tell us about your agency and you receive a clear written fee quote after the call, with no obligation.
Where should I go next?
- Pricing: every fee in one place
- Medicare cost report filing: every report type we file
- Home health cost report: Form CMS-1728-20
- Hospice cost report: Form CMS-1984-14
Sources
Information about SimiTree comes from its public website, checked on October 2, 2026:
- SimiTree home page: company description and size statements
- SimiTree cost reporting page: cost reporting services, 50+ years claim, and how to request a consultation
- SimiTree markets: home health, hospice, and behavioral health
SimiTree is a trademark of its owner. Soriaga & Associates, LLC is not affiliated with SimiTree. Comparison based on publicly available information as of October 2, 2026; verify current details with each firm.
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