CMMI Models

CMMI model activity over the last 24 hours centered on operational readiness for mandatory and outcomes-based payment: health systems are being pushed to treat the upcoming CMS TEAM episode-payment model as a strategic margin, quality, and care-redesign opportunity rather than a compliance exercise, with immediate implications for post-acute alignment, specialist engagement, and downside-risk governance (MedCity News). At the same time, Innovaccer’s Story Health participation in CMS’ ACCESS Model signals continued federal interest under CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and CMMI Director Abe Sutton in specialty-focused