
TCN Talks
Welcome to TCN Talks. This podcast is designed to be a pithy, talk of relevant need to know to help you in your role in hospice palliative care serious illness care.
Episodes
118 episodes
The Complexity of Multi-Service Organizations
What does it take to lead in one of the most complex corners of healthcare?In this crossover episode with TCNtalks and Anatomy of Leadership, we delve into the complexities of leadership in healthcare, particularly in Hospice and mul...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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1:10:06

A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care with Dr. Ira Byock
Is Hospice Care losing its soul? Dr. Ira Byock thinks so, and after months of soul-searching work, he's offering us the roadmap back to our roots.In this episode, Dr. Ira Byock discusses the current state of Hospice and Pall...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:02:20

No BS Marketing with Dave Mastovich
What if everything you thought you knew about marketing was completely wrong? Dave Mastovich, founder and CEO of MASSolutions and author of the Amazon bestseller "No Bullshit Marketing," challenges conventional wisdom in this eye-opening conver...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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53:18

Plans of Care, Ethics, Robotics, and more! Top News Stories, June 2025
What makes Hospice special isn't magic—it's the masterful implementation of coordinated care plans that align interdisciplinary teams with patient priorities. This month's deep dive into June's most critical Hospice and Palliative Care de...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:04:18

Redesigning Healthcare: A Path to Value-Based Care
Is America’s Healthcare System Beyond Repair? Rita Numerof Doesn’t Think So.In this powerful crossover episode of TCNTalks and Anatomy of Leadership, Chris Comeaux sits down with healthcare strategist and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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52:57

The Healthcare Customer of the Future
In this episode of TCNtalks, Marcus Escobedo, Vice President of Communications at the John A. Hartford Foundation, joins Chris Comeaux to discuss the future of healthcare for aging populations. Marcus shares how the Found...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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53:43

Storm Clouds on the Horizon for Reimbursement Top News Stories, May 2025
What happens when artificial intelligence meets end-of-life care? How do we reconcile private equity's profit motives with hospice's mission-driven ethos? These questions took center stage in this month's roundup of hospice news wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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53:15

Navigating the Future: HOPE, Wage Index, and CMS Quality Measures
What happens when ancient philosophical questions about "the good life" collide with modern healthcare regulations? In this compelling episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux welcomes hospice leaders Annette Kiser, Chief Compliance Office...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:00:04

A Whole New Mind with Daniel H. Pink
In this episode, Daniel H. Pink, the world-renowned author of seven bestselling nonfiction books, discusses his interdisciplinary approach to understanding human motivation and the evolving work landscape in the AI age.Pink empha...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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45:04

Addressing Workforce Challenges: Hospice in the News, April 2025
What defines quality in end-of-life care? How are hospice organizations navigating workforce challenges? And why has medical aid in dying become such a critical conversation? These questions take center stage in this data-driv...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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59:46

Breaking Barriers: Ketamine's Role in Hospice Medicine with Dr. Rohini Kanniganti
Ketamine – a medicine long used as an anesthetic – is finding a powerful new purpose in hospice and palliative care settings. Dr. Rohini Kanagante, a physician with expertise spanning both Hospice Care and Integrative Psychiatry, unveils ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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48:40

Rebecca Ramsay on Home-Based Primary Care
In this episode of TCN Talks, host Chris Comeaux interviews Rebecca Ramsay, CEO of House Call Providers. Rebecca shares her unique journey in healthcare and emphasizes the importance of nonprofit organizations in delivering quality care. <...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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54:08

Transforming Healthcare: Hospice in the News, March 2025
In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux and Dr. Cordt Kassner, Publisher of Hospice & Palliative Care Today and CEO and Founder of Hospice Analytics, leverage their data and extensive experience to identify key hospice headlines, article...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:01:22

The Healing of America with T.R. Reid
In this crossover show of TCNalks / Anatomy Of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux interviews NY Times bestselling author T. R. Reid. They discuss T. R. Reid’s experiences and insights from researching healthcare systems around the world, part...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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53:48

The Challenges Ahead with Jeanne Chirico
This show is dedicated in memory of Tali Sutton, who unexpectedly died the week of February 3rd. Tali was an upcoming leader in hospice and palliative care in New York State as CEO of CareFirstNY.In this episode of TCNtalk...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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43:48

What's Driving Change in End-of-Life Care for February 2025
The latest episode dives into important topics affecting hospice and palliative care today, shedding light on key trends from February’s news. Our hosts emphasize how personal experiences shape their perspectives on the challenges and innovatio...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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51:47

Innovations in Serious Illness Care with Bree Owens
In this episode of TCN Talks, host Chris Comeaux interviews Bree Owens, a licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of The Holding Group. They discuss Bree’s journey in the healthcare field, particularly in palliative care. Bre...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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45:55
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Top News Stories of the Month January 2025
In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner, PhD, publisher of Hospice & Palliative Care Today and CEO and Founder of Hospice Analytics, begin a new format for the “Top News Stories of the Month.” Cordt joins, steppin...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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The Need for Innovation with Meg Pekarske
What happens when you blend nearly 25 years of legal expertise with the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare? Join us as we welcome Meg Pekarske, head of the Hospice and Palliative Care Practice Group at Hush Blackwell, who shares her remar...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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46:44

Top News Stories of the Month of December 2024
In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux, Mark Cohen, and Cordt Kassner discuss the top news stories in hospice and palliative care for December 2024. This episode marks the end of Mark’s two-year run of partnering with Chris to review the mo...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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1:00:58
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Year in Review for 2024 and One Word
In this crossover podcast episode, host Chris Comeaux does a recap of the top podcasts of 2024. First for TCNtalks with amazing guests like New York Times best-selling author
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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22:29
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Torrie Fields on Palliative Care and Serious Illness Innovations
Unlock the transformative potential of palliative care as we sit down with Torrie Fields, the innovative founder and CEO of TFA Analytics. Torrie's unique blend of expertise as a health economist and actuary is driving new approaches to palliat...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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47:19

Top News Stories of the Month, November 2024
What if the future of Hospice and Palliative Care depends on understanding the intricacies of integration and regulation in the hospice sector? Join us for an insightful journey through November's most compelling stories that have capture...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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46:07

Industry Trends with Maria Warren
Maria Warren, Vice President of McBee, part of NetSmart, joins us to unravel the intricacies of hospice care audits. We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these audits, intended to curb fraud and waste, often end up as resource-d...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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36:53

The Mental and Behavioral Health Challenge with Kyle Lavin
What prompts someone to pivot their career path entirely? For Dr. Kyle Lavin, it was the compassionate care he witnessed during his mother's illness that led him to psychiatry and palliative care, despite initially resisting following in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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41:44
