Becker's Healthcare June 16, 2025
CMS is rolling out a new mandatory episode-based payment model set to launch on January 1, 2026. The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will run through December 31, 2030 and is designed to improve care coordination and outcomes for patients undergoing certain surgical procedures. TEAM builds on earlier models like Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced and Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement.
A May 28 blog post by Coronis Health breaks down the model’s design, which hospitals are affected and what it could mean for future care delivery.
Four takeaways:
1. TEAM is mandatory for selected hospitals.
Hospitals paid under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System and located in selected geographical areas will be required to participate in TEAM. The model applies...
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