10/13/2026
The patient is home from the hospital.
And for the practice, that's when the real work starts.
A patient is discharged on Friday.
Their medication list has changed.
They aren't completely sure which instructions to follow.
Their follow-up appointment hasn't been scheduled yet.
And Monday morning the practice is already busy.
This is the reality behind Transitional Care Management (TCM). The work is beyond just initiating contact
It's:
→ Reaching out to them
→ Finding out what changed
→ Reconciling their medications
→ Reviewing their discharge plan
→ Arranging a follow-up
→ Coordinating care
→ Documenting what was done
It's a little like changing the engine on a moving car.
The practice still has to keep everything else running while the care team manages a time-sensitive transition.
With CMS requirements continuing to evolve, leaders need to know what a compliant workflow must account for.
👉 Read: Navigating CMS TCM Billing and Compliance Updates for 2026: What Healthcare Leaders Must Know [https://pharmdlive.com/navigating-cms-tcm-billing-and-compliance-updates-for-2025-what-providers-must-know/] to learn more