From Surgery to Home: Care Coordination Strategies Under CMS TEAM (No CE)
July 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
From Surgery to Home: Care Coordination Strategies Under CMS TEAM
This is an informational webinar. No CEs available.
FREE WEBINAR
Objectives
- Learn how the CMS TEAM model works and what changes to expect as reimbursement shifts to episode-based care
- Understand the full patient journey under TEAM, from surgery through the 30-day recovery period across care setting
- Learn how cost and quality are measured, and what drives financial performance in bundled payment models
- Identify practical strategies to improve care coordination and transitions, helping reduce complications and support better patient outcomes
CMS TEAM Model What is TEAM?
The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) is a mandatory, episode-based alternative payment model (APM) from CMS that shifts reimbursement from fee-for-service to value-based bundled payments for selected surgical procedures.
- Start date: January 1, 2026
- End date: December 31, 2030 (5-year model)
- Participants: Selected acute care hospitals in designated geographic areas (CBSAs), with mandatory participation for included hospitals
Core Concept
TEAM holds hospitals financially accountable for the total cost and quality of care across a defined surgical episode, rather than paying separately for each service.
- Episode begins: Hospital admission or outpatient procedure
- Episode ends: 30 days post-discharge
- Includes: All Medicare Part A and B services related to the episode (inpatient, outpatient, physician, post-acute, etc.)