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    Bundled Payment

    Single payment that covers all services for an episode of care.

    Reviewed by Christian Espinosa, Founder, Blue Goat CyberLast reviewed May 5, 2026

    Definition

    Bundled payments pay a single, episode-level price covering all services (hospital, physician, post-acute) for a defined clinical event such as a total joint replacement. CMS BPCI Advanced and CJR are examples.

    What this means in practice

    Bundles pressure device prices and post-acute spend. Devices that reduce complications, enable same-day discharge, or shorten rehab are commercially advantaged.

    Primary references

    3 sources
    Link health: 2 verified 1 needs review· last checked 2026-05-09
    CMS Innovation·1AdvaMed·1CMS·1
    1. 1
      CMS BPCI Advanced
      Verified
      CMS Innovationinnovation.cms.gov
    2. 2
      AdvaMed - Payment & Coverage
      Verified
      AdvaMedadvamed.org
    3. 3
      CMS - Coverage
      Needs review
      CMScms.gov

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