2 / 4 / 2026
By Christopher Fete & Jim Yanci
Article originally published through the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP). Introduction There is a classic riddle that applies to change. A lily pad appears in a pond one day....
1 / 29 / 2026
By Daniela Yusufbekova
Introduction The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model marks a clear inflection point in Medicare accountable care. More than a successor to...
12 / 17 / 2025
By Lucas Hutchison & Jason Baldwin
CMS Fee Schedule Changes for 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the physician fee schedule (PFS) and dealt a significant reimbursement blow to inpatient physician reimbursement....
11 / 7 / 2025
By Kelly Loya & Carey Lowe-Curry
Article originally published through the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP). Introduction Healthcare practices increasingly employ teams of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) (such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants) to extend...
10 / 7 / 2025
By Mike Vandaveer
Healthcare Real Estate Transactions Parkview Health to Build 30-bed Hospital in Lebanon, IN. Parkview Health announced plans to build a full-service hospital and medical office building in Lebanon. The facility is...
9 / 11 / 2025
By Anthony Long & John P. Carter
Hospitals and health systems are entering a period where value-based care is no longer optional, it’s becoming mandated. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Transforming Episode Accountability Model...
9 / 4 / 2025
By Daniela Yusufbekova
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), introducing important changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program...
9 / 2 / 2025
By Amy Crenshaw-Pritchett & Kristen Taylor
Article originally published in TEAM Connect August Newsletter. Introduction The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)[1] was first proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 10, 2024,...
8 / 19 / 2025
By Jason Baldwin
Introduction On July 16, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) released their Fee Schedule Proposed Rule with updates and revisions to the reimbursement rates for services provided under Medicare....
4 / 23 / 2025
By Sheila Limmroth & Alex Houston
Introduction Chief Compliance Officers (CCO) are responsible for ensuring an organization complies with applicable laws and regulations while cultivating and fostering a culture of ethical conduct. Despite their critical role,...
