TCN Talks

In the realm of healthcare, the need for specialized care for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients has never been more pressing. As the world continues to grapple with the complexities of these conditions, innovations and shifts in care models are needed. In this podcast episode imagine a future where Alzheimer's and Dementia care is not just an afterthought but a priority. This episode wil...

Imagine having an intimate chat with Dr. Joan Teno, a leading adjunct professor at Brown University, and one of the long-standing researchers in the hospice and palliative care space.  In this podcast we shed light based on research and data regarding quality and satisfaction in hospice. It's not every day you get the chance to dig into such a vital topic with someone of her caliber. In our c...

Ever wondered about the implications of 'no comment' during a media frenzy?  Our enlightening podcast with Mark Cohen, Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, and Principal, Cohen-Fyfe Communications, is set to shed some light on this.  We dissect the fallout of negative press and how the refusal to engage can paint an unintentional picture of guilt.  Moreover, we provide a compreh...

A heartfelt reunion with Julie Kennedy Oehlert, a DMP RN and Chief Experience and Brand Officer at ECU Health, sparks an illuminating discussion on love and leadership in healthcare.  Having once shared the corridors of Studer Group, our professional paths converge again as we delve into Julie's profound impact on the healthcare sector.  Her keynote speech at MPHI's Las Vegas summit, “Wh...

Ever wondered how important effective communication is within hospice and palliative care? In this fascinating discussion with our esteemed guest, Mark Cohen, we unravel this mystery, highlighting the indispensability of proficient writing resources in hospice organizations. Mark offers insightful suggestions on acquiring these resources, even in resource-constrained times, and we explore the pyra...

What if you had the power to shape the future? Our latest conversation with business growth strategist, Meredith Elliott-Powell, will equip you with the insights to do just that. Meredith, a Hall of Fame speaker and award-winning author, lends her expertise on the profoundly transformative impacts of exceptional leadership. Brace yourself as we navigate the thrilling journey of leadership, its rol...

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey toward the future of hospice and palliative care! We're thrilled to bring you along as we chat with our distinguished guest, Marian Grant. As an accomplished palliative care nurse practitioner and consultant for industry powerhouses like C-TAC, CAPC, and NPHI, Marian has a wealth of experience and unique insights to share. First, we'll explo...

Have you ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes of hospice care and the innovative approaches being taken to improve patient and caregiver wellness?  This episode might just be what you're looking for!  Joined by our guest, Mark Cohen, we take you through July's hospice care news, reflecting on a quieter month compared to June.  Mark shares his unique hospice story which began in 1995...

What if there was a tool that could transform the way we deliver healthcare? That’s the question we explore with Dr. Harry Feliciano and Rhonda Oaks in this riveting discussion about the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Dr. Feliciano, a seasoned geriatrician and former senior medical director, brings a rich history of experience in public health and prevent...

How would you feel if you had the chance to bring peace, comfort, and a sense of closure to someone at the end of their life? Join me as I sit down with Carla Davis, a senior vice president of Hospice and Palliative Care Operations and Business Development for LHC Group, who was moved by this exact idea as a teenager. Carla shares her inspiring journey to hospice care and helps us to unravel the i...

Ever wondered how the media shapes our understanding of hospice care? Listen in as my guest, Mark Cohen, and I dissect the top stories from the past month. Mark, enlightens us on the intricacies of Marketing, PR, and external communications - essential tools for navigating the news. We scrutinize the whirlwind of dueling offers for a medecist option care and Optum, the controversy over Alive Hospi...

What if AI could cure healthcare of burnout? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jack Neil, CEO of HANK AI, as we uncover the incredible potential of AI and machine learning in the healthcare industry. From Jack's personal journey into this fascinating field to his favorite books that shaped his leadership style, this episode is a treasure trove of insightful information. Discover h...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the challenges that come with leading hospice and palliative care programs?  Join us for this episode as Chris Comeaux, TCNtalks Host, talks about  passion for hospice and palliative care, and explore the complexities of leadership within this industry.  With his 28 years of experience and authoring a book on leadership,  tackles a  unique Future External Environmen...

Are you interested in the latest developments in hospice care? Join us and our insightful guest Mark Cohen as we explore May 2023's top news stories in the healthcare industry, focusing on hospice providers, labor and employment, physician and nursing, end of life care, palliative care, and the hospice business. Mark shares his valuable experience in corporate philanthropy and its impact on h...

In this podcast, Chris interviews Janelle McCallum, Chief Clinical Operations Officer with TCN and Alan Seivers, Partner with B2B CFO®.  Years ago, there was a great TV series called “Diagnosis Murder” with Dick Van Dyke where he, as a super sleuth, could solve any challenge, riddle, and murder.   Using this as a metaphor, Chris discusses with Janelle and Alan how they use their skill set to diagn...

In this podcast, Chris interviews Quint Studer, Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group and one of Chris’ long-time and favorite mentors. Quint and Chris discuss many areas, but they start off with the recent Models of Care Insight Study that Healthcare Plus Solutions Group conducted on the workforce and staffing challenges that all of healthcare is facing.  Here is a link to the outcomes of...

In this podcast, Chris continues the monthly program that will be airing throughout 2023.  Mark Cohen is the Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, an essential news and issues management briefing published 365 days a year for hospice leaders.  He also is Principal of his strategic communications firm, Cohen-Fyfe Communications.  Mark spends hours each day reviewing and abstracting articles...

In this podcast, Chris interviews Dr. Katy Lanz, Founder and Principal of TopSight Partners, a boutique advisory innovation partner, focusing on care at home.  Dr. Lanz started out her career as a hospice nurse and helped build one of North Carolina’s first palliative care programs in the early 2000s.   She later became the Chief Clinical Officer of Aspire, and led through partnerships with over 2...

In this podcast, Chris interviews Mary Mihalyo, CEO & Co-founder of Delta Care RX.  Mary has a rich history of teaching and helping to improve the care delivery of the hospice and palliative care segment via pharmacotherapy management, options and expertise.   Mary through her expertise and then later through helping to co-found Delta Care RX has helped hospice and palliative care organization...

In this podcast, Chris continues the monthly program that will be airing throughout 2023.  Mark Cohen is the Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, an essential news and issues management briefing published 365 days a year for hospice leaders. He also is Principal of his strategic communications firm, Cohen-Fyfe Communications.  Mark spends hours each day reviewing and abstracting articles...

In this podcast, Chris interviews Jay Cushman, President and Founder of HealthPivots, a healthcare analytics provider. Jay is trained as a physicist but has been looking at data in the hospice and palliative care segment going back to the 1990’s.  In this podcast, Jay shares macro trends he sees in the data going back over these many years taking us to present day.  Then Jay shares what he sees wh...

In this podcast, Chris interviews Peter Benjamin, Partner with The Huntington Consulting Group.  The themes from this podcast are Movement, Market, and Metamorphosis. Peter has a rich history in hospice having worked for the first for-profit hospice in the US and has been consulting in the hospice segment since 1996.  Chris asks Peter to reflect back and name two or three things that have gotten u...

In this podcast, Chris continues the monthly program that will be airing throughout 2023.  Mark Cohen is the Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, an essential news and issues management briefing published 365 days a year for hospice leaders. He is also the Principal of his strategic communications firm, Cohen-Fyfe Communications.  Mark spends hours each day reviewing and abstracting artic...

In this podcast, Chris interviews Marisette Hasan, CEO with Lifesprings Consulting Group.  In honor of Black History month, Chris and Marisette start with why it is important for all Americans and hospice and palliative care team members to know and reflect upon Black History.  Marisette then shares some of her heroes from Black History.  What she shared was inspiring! Chris and Marisette discusse...

This month we are starting a monthly Top News program that will air throughout 2023.  Mark Cohen is the Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, an essential news and issues management briefing published 365 days a year for hospice leaders. He also is Principal of his strategic communications firm, Cohen-Fyfe Communications.   Mark spends hours each day reviewing and abstracting articles that...