CMS’ new Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will go into effect January 1, 2026, creating mandatory bundled payments for five high-volume surgical episodes at more than 700 hospitals across the United States. In this video, Chad Mulvany interviews Michael Wolford and Tara Anderson from our Value-Based Care team to understand why now is the time to start preparing for TEAM, as well as where those selected hospitals should start.
Watch for insights on key steps, including identifying a point person at your hospital, conducting a current state assessment of your performance in the included episodes, and creating an implementation playbook. If you have questions or need assistance preparing for TEAM, please reach out to a professional at Forvis Mazars.