Advisory Board November 4, 2024

CMS’ Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) has been touted as “the most significant mandatory bundled payment model we’ve ever seen.” Here’s what you need to know about TEAM and what experts are saying about it.

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How TEAM will work

TEAM is a mandatory bundled payment program that will begin on Jan. 1, 2026. 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 to episodes including lower extremity...

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