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TEAM CONNECT News & Insights

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Access a curated collection of resources, industry updates, and best practices designed to help you navigate episode-based payment models and bundled care strategies.

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🔹 Guidance on bundled payments and APM strategies

CMS TEAM Gainsharing: Top 3 Things Hip/Knee Replacement Surgeons Should Know

Three items hip/knee surgeons should know before they enter negotiations

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Ed Lee

Oct 2

ACO and hospital executives in a strategy meeting, reviewing value-based care models and CMS TEAM policy updates on a whiteboard.

Why ACOs Should Embrace the Value-Based Enterprise Model — Now

Why ACOs should adopt the Value-Based Enterprise model to align with CMS TEAM, MSSP, and boost long-term success under value-based care.

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Reyann Davis

Jul 15

TEAM Connect Blog - TEAM Model Perspectives

Understanding the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

Explore the varying perspectives on CMS’s TEAM model and what providers can do now to prepare for this shift in accountability and care coordination.

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APMConnect

Jun 11

Healthcare leadership team reviewing care coordination data and planning TEAM readiness strategy.

TEAM Preparation: Why Data and Provider Networks Matter More Than Ever

TEAM success starts with preparation. Learn how hospitals can align data, networks, and workflows to thrive in CMS’s mandatory payment model.

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APMConnect

May 23

Download: Quick Guide to FY 2026 TEAM Policy Proposals

Quickly get up to speed on FY 2026 TEAM policy proposals. Download the one-page guide with key updates and strategic implications.

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Reyann Davis

May 1

Understanding the TEAM Mandate: Top 3 Insights Every Healthcare Leader Should Know

Top 3 insights to understand CMS’s TEAM Mandate: How hospitals can prepare for episode accountability and value-based care success.

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APMConnect

Apr 29

TEAM - Preparing for Risk Capture HCC Crosswalk

Understanding the Proposed HCC Changes in TEAM’s Risk Adjustment Methodology for FY 2026 In the FY 2025 IPPS/LTCH PPS final rule, CMS...

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APMConnect

Apr 25

TEAM Regulations, Decoded: Your Quick-Reference Guide

Get a quick handle on the TEAM Mandate regs—what’s required, who’s in, and how to stay compliant. Download the guide.

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APMConnect

Apr 1

CMS’s TEAM Mandate: How Preparation, Data, and Provider Networks Shape Success — Insights from AJMC

CMS’s TEAM mandate introduces new financial and operational challenges. Learn how preparation, data, and provider networks drive success.

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APMConnect

Mar 24

The TEAM 2025 Checklist: Start the Discussions and Action Plans Today

One page checklist for TEAM preparation

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APMConnect

Mar 10