Optimizing Healthcare Cost & Workflows With An Agile CMS Team Model
Healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to improve patient care while effectively managing costs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS Team Model offers a solution by restructuring how healthcare teams coordinate care delivery. This model focuses on episode-based care, where providers work together to manage entire treatment episodes from start to finish. Recent Medicare data shows that organizations using this approach have significantly improved care quality and cost management. Building Strong Care Teams The CMS Team Model starts with selecting the right team members. Primary care physicians collaborate with specialists, rehabilitation experts, and support staff to create comprehensive care networks. Each team member has specific responsibilities while sharing overall accountability for patient outcomes. These teams develop standardized protocols for: Patient assessment procedures Treatment planning Care coordination Outcome monitoring ...
