How ERAS? Helps Hospitals Succeed Under TEAM’s Value-Based Care Model

Executive Summary

As TEAM’s bundled payment system becomes a reality, U.S. healthcare providers must act swiftly to adopt proven, outcome-driven solutions like ERAS?.

With TEAM introducing new accountability standards for hospitals, the pressure is on to deliver cost-effective, high-quality care. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS?) protocols, supported by Encare’s ERAS? Interactive Audit System (EIAS), offer the evidence-based approach hospitals need to thrive under this framework.

Hospitals implementing ERAS? protocols have achieved:

? 30–50% reduction in length of stay

? Up to 40% fewer complications

? Cost savings of $2,000–$5,000 per patient

This article explores how ERAS? enables hospitals to reduce length of stay, readmissions, and costs while positioning them as leaders in value-based care.

TEAM’s Challenge and the ERAS? Opportunity

TEAM’s mandatory bundled payment system represents a pivotal shift in U.S. healthcare, holding hospitals accountable for reducing complications and avoidable readmissions. For hospitals, success under TEAM requires implementing proven, evidence-based solutions that optimize surgical care while lowering costs.

ERAS? is the globally recognized gold standard for perioperative care, developed by the ERAS? Society. By fully implementing ERAS? protocols with Encare’s tools, hospitals can:

? Reduce financial penalties associated with readmissions and complications.

? Meet and exceed compliance benchmarks with confidence.

? Achieve lasting improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

? Gain national and international recognition and attract patients through the exclusive ERAS? qualification, positioning the hospital as a leader in surgical care excellence.

How ERAS? Aligns with TEAM Benchmarks

ERAS? protocols optimize every stage of perioperative care—preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases—addressing key metrics tied to TEAM’s goals:

? 30–50% Reduction in Length of Stay: Patients recover faster and leave the hospital sooner.

? Up to 40% Fewer Complications: Minimized risks lead to better patient satisfaction.

? $2,000–$5,000 Savings per Patient: Fewer complications and shorter stays drive significant cost reductions.

These outcomes make ERAS? an essential tool for meeting TEAM’s accountability measures and maximizing financial incentives.

Why Partial ERAS? Implementation Falls Short

Many hospitals believe they have implemented ERAS? but fall into the trap of partial implementation, which limits the clinical and financial benefits of ERAS?. This approach will result in:

? Missed opportunities for comprehensive data collection, reducing the ability to gain actionable insights for continuous improvement.

? Inability to keep pace with continuous updates aligned with evolving evidence in the ERAS? guidelines.

? Lack of meaningful benchmarking against national and international standards to identify gaps and drive better outcomes.

For instance, hospitals focusing solely on postoperative phases often neglect critical areas like preoperative and intraoperative care, failing to achieve the full potential of ERAS?. This not only diminishes patient outcomes but also undermines cost-saving opportunities that stem from reduced complications, shorter lengths of stay, and faster recoveries.

By committing to a complete, proven and consistent implementation of ERAS?, hospitals can unlock its full promise—delivering better patient care while achieving measurable financial returns.

Encare bridges this gap by offering a fully scalable, proven solution that ensures complete compliance with ERAS? protocols.

The Role of Encare: Delivering Proven and Scalable Solutions in Partnership with the International ERAS? Society

Encare, in exclusive collaboration with the International ERAS? Society, provides hospitals with the tools, training, and support necessary to implement ERAS? protocols effectively and achieve outstanding results. This unique partnership ensures that Encare’s solutions align with the gold standard for perioperative care, offering hospitals unparalleled credibility and access to globally recognized expertise.

1. ERAS? Interactive Audit System (EIAS)

EIAS ensures complete compliance with ERAS? Society guidelines, providing actionable insights and real-time feedback to improve care delivery.

Key advantages:

? Proven and Scalable: Trusted by hundreds of? hospitals in 30+ countries, Encare’s solutions deliver measurable results across diverse healthcare systems.

? Global Benchmarking: Enables hospitals to compare performance with leading institutions worldwide, leveraging data from the ERAS? network.

? Real-Time Feedback: Quickly identify and address deviations from ERAS? protocols to optimize patient care.

2. ERAS? Implementation Program (EIP)

The EIP equips multidisciplinary teams with the tools, training, and support needed to integrate ERAS? protocols into daily practice, ensuring sustainable improvements in patient care.

Preparing for TEAM with ERAS?

Hospitals must act now to prepare for TEAM’s mandatory rollout. ERAS? protocols empower providers to:

? Meet and exceed compliance benchmarks confidently.

? Reduce financial risks from penalties.

? Optimize patient care under a value-based framework.

? Gain competitive advantage through globally recognized ERAS? qualification, positioning themselves as leaders in surgical care excellence.

Conclusion: The Time to Act is Now

TEAM’s mandatory requirements are fast approaching, and hospitals need proven solutions to succeed. By adopting fully implemented ERAS? protocols supported by Encare’s EIAS and EIP, U.S. hospitals can:

? Deliver cost-efficient, high-quality care.

? Meet and exceed TEAM requirements.

? Gain national and international recognition with ERAS? qualification.

Don’t wait—start your journey toward surgical excellence today.

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