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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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Just When We Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Water: The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) Has Been Finalized!
Break down of the final rule set forth by CMS from Pinnacle.
New Proposed Mandatory Model: Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) Synopsis
CMS proposes the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM), a new mandatory model holding specialists accountable for heart failure and low back pain.
APMConnect
Aug 1
TEAM Proposed Rule vs. Final FY2026 Rule Quick Glance
Most TEAM FY2026 updates were finalized as proposed. See a quick side-by-side of what changed and stayed the same in the final rule.
APMConnect
Aug 1
TEAM FY2026 Final Rule: Key Regulatory Updates & What Providers Need to Know
CMS finalized FY2026 TEAM updates, mostly unchanged. See key highlights and how hospitals can prepare for the 2026 mandatory launch.
APMConnect
Jul 31
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.
APMConnect
Jun 11
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.
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.
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.
APMConnect
Apr 29
TEAM Mandate: Innovation in Motion or Just Another Burden?
TEAM promises big changes—but will it deliver? Explore the real risks, red flags, and what hospitals should be watching.
APMConnect
Apr 23
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.
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.
APMConnect
Mar 24
TEAM Connect's Remarkable First Month
One month in, and TEAMConnect is thriving! Thank you for joining—let’s keep the momentum going!
APMConnect
Feb 28
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