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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…
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…
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…
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