The TEAM Model marks a turning point in CMS innovation. Hospitals will be held accountable not just for what happens in the operating room, but for everything that follows—home health, skilled nursing, rehab, readmissions, and even how patients say they’re feeling.

In short:

- Hospitals are expected to coordinate care across settings

- Performance will be judged based on outcomes and spending

- Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are no longer optional—they're required

To succeed, hospitals need real-time tracking, alerts for readmissions, automated PROs collection, and smooth coordination across clinical teams. That’s where we come in.

We’re adapting and expanding our GUIDE-tested platform to support the full TEAM lifecycle—from surgery to reconciliation. Here’s what we’re building:

- Auto-triggered workflows based on surgical codes (CPT/DRG)

- Customized PROs modules for each TEAM procedure

- Real-time readmission alerts to mitigate financial penalties

- Integrated discharge coordination and post-acute tracking

- Automated reconciliation packet tools for CMS audits

By focusing on mid-sized and rural hospitals, we’re keeping things nimble, affordable, and fast to deploy—launch-ready in under 2 weeks.

We’ve mapped the full CMS TEAM workflow, identified key gaps in the market, and started engineering a purpose-built product. As of now, Carecierge is officially building for TEAM 2026.

Looking Ahead

CMS has made its priorities clear: outcomes over volume, coordination over silos, and patient voice at the center. The TEAM Model is the next big step—and the most demanding yet.

If you’re one of the 741+ hospitals preparing for January 2026, we’re ready to help.

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