Prospective Payment System

TEAM Bundled Payment Final Rule Webinar – Participant Information

Over 100 California hospitals were selected to participate in the finalized Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). Additionally, current participants in other Medicare bundled payment models can opt into TEAM which begins in January of 2026.  The 30-day bundled payment model will hold selected hospitals accountable for the cost and quality of certain high-volume surgical procedures […]

Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Acute Care Hospitals

Opioid abuse is a long-standing problem in California.
The substance use disorder (SUD) crisis might seem insurmountable, but the CA Bridge Program has developed a model of care that saves lives and helps patients with SUDs get back on track. The 24/7 program is built upon three pillars: rapid access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), welcoming and destigmatized care and specially trained substance use navigators (SUNs) that connect patients to ongoing care and support.