AraSync vs. Giv — Software for Minnesota HCBS Agencies
Giv markets directly to Minnesota IDD and 245D agencies for EVV and billing. AraSync covers that same ground and adds a full clinical EHR with AI-assisted documentation and behavioral health depth. Here's an honest side-by-side for multi-program Minnesota agencies.
TL;DR
Giv is a newer, Minnesota-focused platform built around EVV, scheduling, and billing for IDD/245D providers — strong on operations. Where agencies also run behavioral health, its clinical documentation depth is thinner. AraSync delivers the same EVV and billing foundation plus a full clinical EHR, AI-assisted documentation, and built-in ARMHS / behavioral health workflows — one platform for the whole multi-program agency, at a flat per-agency price.
At-a-Glance Comparison
| Feature | AraSync | Giv |
|---|---|---|
| Native EVV | ✅ GPS, offline, iOS/Android | ✅ Yes — a core focus |
| Integrated Billing (X12 837P) | ✅ Built-in, automated | ✅ Yes — a core focus |
| Scheduling | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Full Clinical EHR | ✅ 20+ document types | ⚠️ Lighter — operations-oriented |
| Behavioral Health / ARMHS Docs | ✅ Progress notes, DA, FA, treatment plans | ⚠️ Limited — IDD/245D focus |
| AI-Assisted Documentation | ✅ Real-time compliance + note assistance | ❌ Not available |
| AI Billing Anomaly Detection | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Supervisor Review / Approval Workflow | ✅ Built in (ARMHS-compliant) | ⚠️ Varies |
| Adult Day Services (ADS) | ✅ Attendance, transport, billing | ⚠️ Varies |
| Minnesota 245D / PCA | ✅ Built in | ✅ Built for MN IDD/245D |
| Minnesota ARMHS / MHCP / MN-ITS | ✅ Built in from day one | ⚠️ Less behavioral-health depth |
| Pricing Model | ✅ Per-agency flat rate | ⚠️ Quote-based — contact vendor |
| Implementation Time | 2–4 weeks | ⚠️ Varies |
Giv details reflect its publicly described product focus on Minnesota IDD/245D operations; capabilities and pricing vary — confirm directly with the vendor.
Detailed Comparison
Where Giv Is Strong
Giv is purpose-built for Minnesota IDD and 245D agencies, with EVV, scheduling, and billing aimed squarely at that operational workflow. For an agency whose entire book of business is 245D waivered services, that focus is a real fit, and we'll say so.
AraSync covers the same 245D operations — EVV, scheduling, and automated billing — and is built to carry the agency as it adds behavioral health, ARMHS, PCA, or Adult Day Services without bolting on a second system.
Clinical Documentation Depth
Giv is operations-first. Agencies running behavioral health alongside 245D often find the clinical documentation lighter than a dedicated EHR — progress notes, diagnostic and functional assessments, and treatment plans aren't the center of gravity.
AraSync is a full clinical EHR: 20+ document types including ARMHS progress notes, diagnostic assessments, functional assessments, treatment plans, PHQ-9/GAD-7, and the supervisor review workflow ARMHS billing requires — all in the same platform as EVV and billing.
AI-Assisted Compliance
Giv does not offer AI documentation assistance. Compliance depends on staff knowledge and after-the-fact review.
AraSync runs a real-time rule engine against Minnesota DHS requirements before a clinician signs — flagging missing elements and suggesting assessment language — so notes are compliant the first time and denials drop.
One Platform vs. Outgrowing One
Giv fits a focused 245D/IDD operation well. The risk is outgrowing it: as soon as an agency adds ARMHS, PCA, or ADS, it needs clinical depth and program breadth an operations tool wasn't built to provide.
AraSync was designed for the multi-program Minnesota agency from day one, so a single system spans IDD/245D, behavioral health, PCA, home health, and Adult Day Services — no migration when you add a service line.
Pricing
Giv pricing is quote-based — confirm terms directly with the vendor.
AraSync uses flat per-agency pricing: Starter at $299/mo (up to 25 users) and Professional at $499/mo (up to 100 users, full EVV + billing + AI). Month-to-month, no per-seat creep.
Who Each Is Best For
AraSync Is Best For
- ✓ Agencies running behavioral health alongside 245D/IDD
- ✓ Multi-program MN agencies (ARMHS + PCA + 245D + ADS)
- ✓ Teams that need real clinical documentation, not just operations
- ✓ Agencies that want compliance caught before signature
- ✓ Agencies planning to add service lines without switching systems
Giv Is Best For
- → Focused Minnesota 245D / IDD operations
- → Agencies whose needs center on EVV, scheduling, and billing
- → Teams with little or no behavioral health documentation volume
What Switching Looks Like
Agencies typically move to AraSync in 2–4 weeks:
- Week 1: Account setup, staff provisioning, program types and payer configuration
- Week 2: Data migration — client records, active authorizations, open care plans
- Week 3: Staff training (included free on all plans) and EVV rollout
- Week 4: Go-live with optional 30-day parallel run
We handle migration support as part of onboarding. No agency has gone live without their historical records in place.
AraSync vs. Giv — Common Questions
How is AraSync different from Giv?
Both serve Minnesota agencies with EVV and billing. Giv is operations-focused for IDD/245D. AraSync adds a full clinical EHR with ARMHS and behavioral health documentation, AI-assisted compliance checking, and broader program coverage — useful for agencies that run more than 245D.
Does AraSync do EVV and billing like Giv?
Yes. Native EVV (GPS, offline, e-signatures) and automated X12 837P billing with MN-ITS and Availity routing are built in, same as Giv's core focus — plus AI billing anomaly detection.
We run behavioral health and 245D. Which fits better?
AraSync. Mixed behavioral-health-and-245D agencies need clinical documentation depth — progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and supervisor review — that an operations-first tool typically doesn't center on.
Is Giv a good fit for some agencies?
For a focused Minnesota 245D/IDD operation whose needs center on EVV, scheduling, and billing, Giv is a reasonable fit. AraSync's advantage grows as you add behavioral health, ARMHS, PCA, or ADS.
Can I migrate my data to AraSync?
Yes. Our onboarding team migrates client records, authorizations, and care plans so staff keep access to historical data during the switch.
How does pricing compare?
AraSync is flat per agency ($299 or $499/mo), not per-provider. Giv pricing is typically quote-based — request a side-by-side comparison for your agency size.
See AraSync Side by Side
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