The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is introducing the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)—a bundled payment initiative designed to optimize care coordination, improve patient outcomes, and promote financial sustainability across healthcare organizations. While some providers may be required or choose to participate in TEAM, its principles can benefit all healthcare programs, regardless of official participation.
What is the CMS TEAM Model?
The CMS TEAM Model is a next-generation value-based care initiative that expands upon previous bundled payment programs. It aims to:
Improve care coordination across settings
Drive cost savings while maintaining high-quality outcomes
Encourage data-driven decision-making
Promote collaboration among care teams
Reduce unnecessary hospital readmissions
By holding providers accountable for both the cost and quality of care throughout an episode, TEAM incentivizes hospitals, physicians, and post-acute providers to work together more effectively.
How VCSQI is Preparing Organizations for TEAM Success
At the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI), we recognize that the TEAM Model offers a unique opportunity to enhance patient-centered care strategies beyond CMS-mandated participation.
Our approach focuses on:
Enhancing Care Coordination – Implementing best practices such as group appointments and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Reducing Readmissions – Utilizing predictive modeling and targeted interventions to prevent unnecessary hospital returns.
Assessing Readiness – Offering the VCSQI TEAM Assessment Tool to help organizations evaluate their strengths and areas for improvement.
Learn More at the VCSQI Spring Quarterly Meeting
Join us on March 27, 2024, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA, where VCSQI will provide a comprehensive overview of the CMS TEAM Model and how organizations can implement its principles for long-term success. The event will also feature an overview of our Readmissions Dashboard, which groups appointments as a best practice for improving care transitions.
Date: March 27, 2024
Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA
Agenda:
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Networking Hour
5:00 PM | Dinner Service
5:30 – 7:30 PM | Meeting & TEAM Model Discussion
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Whether your organization intends to participate in TEAM or simply wants to adopt best practices in value-based care, this session will provide practical strategies and tools for success.
About VCSQI
The Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI) is a collaborative network dedicated to improving cardiovascular care through data-driven strategies, shared learning, and innovative quality improvement initiatives. We support healthcare organizations in navigating value-based care models and achieving better patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
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