With downside risk on the horizon, TEAM offers a critical learning opportunity for hospitals and health systems. Learn how organizations can move beyond compliance to succeed under TEAM. CMS’ Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) went into effect in January 2026. TEAM is a bundled payment model that uses risk-adjusted benchmarks to evaluate total Medicare spending across 30-day…

    CMS opens applications for new LEAD model In December, CMS announced a new Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) model called LEAD. The LEAD model replaces the ACO REACH model, which was originally introduced in 2022 and will end in December 2026. LEAD, which will begin Jan. 1, 2027, is a voluntary, 10‑year model designed to…

Optum* is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool for value-based care (VBC) called Value Connect, in today’s bite-sized hospital and health industry news from California, Minnesota, and Texas.    Full Article

  As interest in value-based care (VBC) grows, more health systems are turning to consultants to help them transition from a traditional fee-for-service model to VBC.  More health systems invest in VBC Over the last few years, interest in VBC has accelerated and is expected to continue to grow. According to a 2022 report from McKinsey…