Advisory Board February 10, 2025
To prepare for the implementation of CMS’ Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), hospitals are looking to partner with post-acute providers to help them improve patient outcomes and reduce care costs. Optum Advisory’s Jenn Skaggs details what the model could mean for these post-acute care facilities.
Background
TEAM is a mandatory bundled payment program that will begin on Jan. 1, 2026, and run for five years. According to CMS, TEAM aims to improve quality and reduce costs by promoting care coordination.
“People with traditional Medicare who undergo a surgical procedure in a hospital or hospital outpatient department may experience fragmented care that can lead to complications in recovery, avoidable hospitalization and increased spending,” a CMS spokesperson said.
Specifically, TEAM will apply...
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