With the launch of CMS’s Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) earlier this year, healthcare organizations are quickly confronting the realities of delivering value-based care at scale.

On this episode of Value-Based Care Insights, ECG’s Heather Flynn Kearney joins host Daniel Marino to unpack early lessons from hospitals navigating the first months of this mandatory model.

Key Takeaways

• Real-time data and coding accuracy are foundational.
  Organizations must strengthen data infrastructure and documentation practices to track episodes effectively and ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Care coordination extends well beyond the hospital walls.
  High-performing systems are investing in pre-operative planning, risk stratification, and strong post-acute partnerships to reduce variation and improve outcomes.
• Quality performance can make or break financial success.
  Quality scores significantly impact reimbursement, making it critical to balance cost efficiency with strong clinical outcomes and patient experience.