Published by APM Connect | 10/7/2026 ASM CMS Office Hours clarified portal onboarding, participant responsibilities, reporting requirements, and unresolved policy questions for the 2027 model start. Portal Onboarding ASM-selected physicians must register individually through the CMS Enterprise Portal to confirm contact information, complete required onboarding activities, and gain access to the data, tools, and resources needed to succeed in the model. Registration should oc

Published by APM Connect 10/1/2026 TEAM hospitals move into downside risk in January, and CJR-X is on the way. The surgeons already know gainsharing is allowed, and many are asking for it. Kevin Lieb of Physician Alignment Solutions and Candice Morton of UNC Health walked APM Connect members through what it takes to put a shared savings arrangement in place: the legal structure, how the money flows, how to pick collaborators, and where programs get stuck. What we covered: A s

ASM selection isn’t a one-time event—it’s a data-driven, multi-year process tied to historical claims and episode volume.

CMS finalized FY2026 TEAM updates, mostly unchanged. See key highlights and how hospitals can prepare for the 2026 mandatory launch.