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27:05

Future-Proofing Care: The Challenges We Face in...

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2026/04/22

In Part One of this forward-looking series, Chris Comeaux unpacks the foundational challenges shaping the future of hospice and palliative care. Drawing from nearly a decade of strategic research and collaboration with healthcare leaders, he introduces a powerful framework built around eight core challenges that every organization must navigate. From intensifying competition to shifting reimbursement models, this conversation equips leaders with a clearer lens to anticipate disruption a...

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25:02

Carve-In or Carve-Out? The Future of Hospice Under...

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2026/04/17

In Part Two of this thought-provoking conversation, Chris Comeaux and Robin Heffernan unpack the complex realities shaping the future of hospice under Medicare Advantage. From the lessons learned in the VBID demonstration to the growing momentum behind “carve-in” models, this episode explores the tension between cost, quality, and patient experience—and what it will take to align all three. At the center of the discussion is a critical question: how do we design a system that trul...

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31:00

Carve-In or Carve-Out? The Future of Hospice Under...

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2026/04/15

In Part One of this thought-provoking conversation, Chris Comeaux and Robin Heffernan explore the evolving intersection of private equity, artificial intelligence, and end-of-life care—raising critical questions about accountability, quality, and the future of hospice under Medicare Advantage. As the healthcare system shifts toward value-based models, the discussion challenges long-held assumptions about whether hospice should remain “carved out” or be fully integrated into payer responsibili...

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19:16

How a $64 Million NIH Grant Will Transform Palliative...

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2026/04/10

In Part Two of this forward-looking conversation, Dr. Jean Kutner explores how a landmark $64 million NIH grant is poised to reshape the future of palliative care across the lifespan. Moving beyond theory, this episode dives into what success actually looks like—more diverse research collaboration, stronger mentorship pipelines, and measurable translation of evidence into real-world clinical practice. The discussion highlights a critical shift: building a system where research and car...

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25:12

How a $64 Million NIH Grant Will Transform Palliative...

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2026/04/08

Why does a $64 million NIH grant matter to every healthcare leader, hospice executive, and care provider in America? Because it has the potential to fundamentally reshape how we care for people at the most vulnerable moments of life. In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Dr. Jean Kutner—one of the nation’s leading voices in hospice and palliative care research—to unpack a historic moment for the field: a $64 million NIH investment desig...

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30:09

Private Equity, AI, and the Future of End-of-Life...

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2026/04/03

In Part Two of Private Equity, AI, and the Future of End-of-Life Care, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner dive deeper into the forces reshaping hospice and healthcare. From the growing influence of private equity to the urgent need for systemic reform, this conversation explores the tension between financial performance and mission-driven care. The discussion highlights a critical question: can healthcare balance economic sustainability while preserving dignity, compassion, and patie...

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35:29

Private Equity, AI, and the Future of End-of-Life...

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2026/04/01

In this thought-provoking episode, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner unpack some of the most pressing forces shaping the future of end-of-life care—private equity, rising healthcare costs, and the accelerating influence of artificial intelligence. Grounded in real-world stories and industry data, the conversation explores a growing tension between the promise of hospice as a gold-standard care model and the operational, financial, and expectation gaps that providers and families are incre...

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26:43

Gone From My Sight: Barbara Karnes on What Happens in...

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2026/03/27

In Part Two of this powerful conversation, hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes brings clarity and compassion to one of life’s most misunderstood experiences: the final days of life. With her signature ability to translate complex end-of-life processes into simple, human language, Karnes reframes dying not as a medical failure—but as a natural, deeply human transition. She emphasizes that fear often stems from misunderstanding, and that education is the single most powerful tool to help families ...

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27:28

Gone From My Sight: Barbara Karnes on What Happens in...

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2026/03/25

In this powerful conversation, hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes joins TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership to unpack with Chris Comeaux what truly happens in the final days of life—and what healthcare professionals often miss. Drawing from over four decades of bedside experience, Barbara shares how hospice care began as a movement outside the traditional medical model, rooted not in treating disease, but in caring for people and their families during life’s most vulnerable moments. He...

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28:12

The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape...

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2026/03/20

What if your leadership challenges aren’t about skill—but about your story? In Part Two of The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape Leadership, Dr. Jaime Goff dives deeper into how your past experiences, internal narratives, and emotional triggers shape the way you lead today. This episode moves beyond awareness into transformation—helping leaders understand how to rewrite limiting leadership stories, regulate emotional responses, and create environments where teams can truly thrive. ...

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28:02

The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape...

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2026/03/18

What if the greatest barrier to effective leadership isn’t a lack of skills—but a lack of self-awareness? In Part One of this powerful conversation, Chris Comeaux sits down with Dr. Jamie Goff, executive coach and author of The Secure Leader, to explore how deeply our leadership is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. Drawing from her background in psychology and leadership development, Dr. Goff challenges the traditional focus on technical leadership skills and instead shines a lig...

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32:36

AI in Hospice: What Every Leader Needs to Know | Part...

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2026/03/13

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare—and hospice leaders cannot afford to ignore its impact. In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with hospice leader and AI innovator Ernesto Lopez to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform the hospice industry. Drawing from nearly 15 years of operational experience, Lopez explains why hospice needs technology built specifically for its unique cl...

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30:40

AI in Hospice: What Every Leader Needs to Know | Part...

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2026/03/11

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering healthcare—but what does it actually mean for hospice leaders? In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy Of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Ernesto Lopez, Founder and CEO of 1520 AI, to explore the real impact of AI in hospice care. Ernesto brings a rare perspective as a registered nurse, healthcare executive, and AI founder, combining decades of hospice leadership experience with formal training in data analytics from Harvard Busi...

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27:07

Love Hurts: Leadership, Quality, and the Future of...

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2026/03/06

In Part Two of “Love Hurts: Leadership, Quality, and the Future of Hospice & Palliative Care,” leaders from the GeriPal podcast and TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, continue a thoughtful discussion on the most pressing issues facing hospice and palliative care today. The conversation explores how waste, fraud, and abuse in isolated cases can tarnish the reputation of an entire field—even when the majority of providers deliver extraordinary care. The panel dives into the evolving ...

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31:46

Love Hurts: Leadership, Quality, and the Future of...

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2026/03/04

This episode explores the future of hospice leadership and hospice quality through a collaborative discussion between the TCNtalks and GeriPal podcasts. TCNtalks host Chris Comeaux and co-host Cordt Kassner join forces with Dr. Eric Widera and Dr. Alex Smith of the GeriPal Podcast , leaders in palliative care and hospice innovation discuss emerging quality measures, data-driven hospice analytics, research challenges, and the leadership needed to guide healthcare organizations through change....

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23:01

Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the...

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2026/02/27

In Part Two of Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the Courage to Pause, Carla Davis reflects on a transformative year away from executive leadership—one shaped by caregiving, reflection, and rediscovering her deeper purpose. What began as a pause became a profound reaffirmation of calling. Carla shares how stepping out of the day-to-day demands of leadership gave her clarity around stewardship, alignment, and the responsibility to use her gifts—leadership and mercy—with...

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22:57

Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the...

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2026/02/25

In this powerful episode on hospice leadership and healthcare leadership development, Carla Davis, Executive in Residence at Cressey & Company, shares what she learned after taking an intentional executive sabbatical to care for her mother. This conversation explores the intersection of caregiver resilience, leadership and burnout, and rediscovering identity beyond professional titles. For hospice professionals and those serving in end-of-life care, Carla offers thoughtful insight i...

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24:12

Is Your Ladder Leaning Against The Wrong Wall?...

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2026/02/20

Part Two – Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall? | Richard Mobley on Leadership and Calling In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Richard Mobley dives deeper into what happens when success no longer satisfies — and how leaders can unknowingly climb the wrong ladder. After decades of corporate advancement, Richard reached a season of fatigue and uncertainty. What followed wasn’t a dramatic “eureka” moment, but a squiggly journey of rediscovery. Through consulting, rea...

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26:47

Is Your Ladder Leaning Against The Wrong Wall?...

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2026/02/18

What if you spend decades building a successful career—only to realize you were climbing the wrong ladder? In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, executive leadership coach Richard Mobley, Founder and Principal of the Seven Four Group, Inc. and the Be Far More! System, joins Chris Comeaux to explore one of the most important questions leaders face: What comes after success? For CEOs, healthcare executives, and hospice leaders approaching retirement or transition, this conversati...

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22:48

Unlocking Leadership Potential: Through...

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2026/02/13

In Part Two of Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Self-Awareness, Coach Sherry Winn challenges leaders to look beyond strategies and performance metrics to examine the internal patterns, beliefs, and identity that ultimately shape their impact. This powerful continuation moves from awareness to transformation—showing how lasting leadership growth begins within. Coach Winn unpacks how mindfulness helps leaders recognize excuses before they become entrenched beliefs, and why self-ju...

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