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Top News Stories October 2025
In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner discuss the top news stories of October, focusing on AI in healthcare, innovations in hospice care, and the impact of personal experiences on healthcare practices.
They explore the ethical implications of AI surrogates in life-or-death decisions, the importance of equitable access to hospice care, and the role of technology in improving care delivery.
The conversation also highlights the significance of personal stories in shaping healthcare perspectives and the ongoing challenges in the hospice industry.
Co-host:
Cordt Kassner, PhD, Publisher of Hospice & Palliative Care Today & CEO and Founder of Hospice Analytics
Host:
Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS
Teleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast
Chapters
1. Halloween Story And Hospice Pets (00:00:00)
2. Setting The Month’s Agenda (00:03:40)
3. Ira Byock’s Framework And Upcoming Guest (00:04:44)
4. Fraud Cases And Zero Tolerance (00:07:40)
5. Earlier Access And Length Of Stay (00:09:55)
6. Financial Viability And LOS Math (00:15:20)
7. Equity Critique And Quintuple Aim (00:17:00)
8. Telepalliation And Data That Matter (00:21:12)
9. Sponsor Note And Research Invitations (00:23:25)
10. HOPE Tool And Quality Competition (00:24:55)
11. EMS Ultrasound And Avoiding ER (00:27:20)
12. Legacy Letters And Authentic Branding (00:31:00)
13. National Hospice Locator Quality Update (00:34:20)
14. Chris’s Picks: Websites, AI Reality (00:38:10)
15. Patient-Centered Traffic Light Model (00:42:00)
16. Dementia Daycare Village Innovation (00:44:30)
17. Why AI Rollouts Fail (00:47:20)
18. Dementia Medications And Risks (00:49:12)
19. Five Leadership Skills For AI Era (00:52:20)
20. AI Surrogates And Ethics (00:55:00)
21. MA Carve-In Debate (00:57:10)
22. Money As Mission In Healthcare (00:59:40)
23. Market Growth And Workforce Strain (01:02:10)
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