VBC Insights: Inside CMS TEAM: Key Drivers of Early Success

Ep 151- Inside CMS TEAM: Key Drivers of Early Success As the CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) launched on January 1, 2026, healthcare organizations are now facing the realities of implementation and the pressure to perform. On this episode Dan speaks with healthcare strategist Heather Flynn Kearney about what organizations are experiencing during the early stages of this mandatory model. They discuss TEAM’s goals, why CMS targeted specific high-cost procedures, and how hospitals are managing operational, financial, and clinical challenges. From data limitations and coding accuracy to care coordination and post-acute partnerships, the conversation highlights the core capabilities needed for success. Whether you're directly involved in TEAM or preparing for future value-based models, this episode offers practical strategies to improve coordination, reduce variation, and drive better outcomes in episode-based care. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen