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TEAM Model and Post-Acute Care

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The mandatory Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will advance CMS prior work on value-based care models, including bundled care initiatives. The TEAM model (participation) will be mandatory for selected hospitals and participation “optional” for post-acute care providers. Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) | CMS The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) is set to be a … Read more

Bundled Payment Update

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CMS has released the text of the proposed rule with regard to bundled payment status (see my post from earlier today).  The link is here – https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2017-17446.pdf In summary, here are the high points. No advance of the cardiac and upper femur fracture/traumatic joint repair/replace bundles for 2018.  The reason? As stated in my earlier … Read more

CMS Proposes Additional Bundled Payments: The Post-Acute Implications

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On July 25, CMS released a proposed rule to create additional bundled payments/DRG focused EPMs, targeted for July 1, 2017.  The announcement/proposed rule is consistent with CMS’ and the Administration’s goal to migrate up to 50% of all traditional FFS (fee-for-service) payments to alternative models by 2018.  As with the CJR (bundled payments for hip and … Read more