VBC Insights: Value-Based Shift: Inside the CMS TEAM Transformation

Ep 130- Value-Based Shift: Inside the CMS TEAM Transformation On
this episode Dan explores the newly introduced the CMS Transforming
Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)—a mandatory five-year,
episode-based pricing model, informed by earlier initiatives from
the CMS Innovation Center. Designed to cover high-volume, high-cost
surgical procedures, TEAM represents a significant shift in how
hospitals and providers approach bundled payments. Join Dan and
special guest Lucy Zielinski, an expert in value-based programs and
HCC coding, as they unpack what the TEAM model entails and what
participating hospitals must do to prepare for the January 1, 2026
implementation. Gain insights how this model influences financial
performance, drives care coordination redesign, and introduces new
incentives and penalties. Whether you are a healthcare leader,
provider, or payer, don’t miss this overview of one of CMS’s
initiatives shaping the future of value-based care. To stream our
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