Beyond compliance: Turning CMS’s TEAM Model into a competitive advantage
In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), requiring many hospitals to participate in bundled payment programs for select surgical episodes. This is more than a reimbursement change, it’s a readiness test for value-based care. TEAM will challenge hospitals to achieve tighter financial, clinical, … Beyond compliance: Turning CMS’s TEAM Model into a competitive advantage
From readiness to reality: What TEAM’s first year is really testing
In January 2026, CMS’s Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) moved from policy to practice. For hospitals in mandatory regions, TEAM is no longer something to prepare for on paper; it is live, operational, and beginning to influence how episode performance is evaluated clinically, financially, and operationally. Many organizations are entering 2026 with a measured posture. … From readiness to reality: What TEAM’s first year is really testing
