TNMHPO Hospice + Palliative Care Podcast

Stay up to date with the latest hospice regulatory developments. This episode covers a new federal report on hospice payment efficiency, Texas' rollout of the SEMARC employee screening system to strengthen patient safety, and the ongoing impact of the Medicare enrollment moratorium on hospice Medicaid contracting and ownership transfers. Get the essential updates hospice leaders need to remain...

This week's regulatory update covers key developments affecting hospice and healthcare providers, including the ongoing Medicare enrollment moratorium's impact on hospice growth and contracting. The update also highlights New Mexico's efforts to develop a statewide dementia care roadmap and reminds providers to review emergency preparedness plans as hurricane season approaches. Learn m...

Stay current with the essential hospice regulatory changes for the week of June 2, 2026. This update highlights critical compliance deadlines and security alerts for healthcare providers in the Southwest and beyond. Learn more:https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-06-02-2026/ #HospiceCare #HospiceCompliance #MedicareRegulations#HospiceDeadlines #RegulatoryUpdate #Me...

Stay informed with this week's TNMHPO Regulatory Update as we break down key developments impacting hospice and palliative care organizations. Tune in for a concise overview of the regulatory and compliance issues providers need to know now. Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-05-26-2026/ #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HospiceCompliance #HealthcareR...

Federal regulators have announced a 6-month nationwide enrollment moratorium on new hospice and home health Medicare providers as part of expanded fraud prevention efforts. Texas is also pausing new Medicaid hospice contracts, creating significant implications for providers across the state. Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-05-19-2026/ #HospiceCare...

This week’s regulatory update outlines critical federal and Texas compliance changes impacting hospice and palliative care providers, including the May 2026 HETS enrollment deadline for Medicare eligibility verification, sequestration guidance, and strict record retention rules to protect reimbursement and maintain regulatory compliance. Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-c...

This regulatory update from the Texas-New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization outlines key compliance risks and operational deadlines, with a focus on new federal anti-fraud measures, state-level compliance warnings, and digital deadlines. Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-05-05-2026/ Course on Live Discharge: https://www.txnmhospice.or...

This regulatory update from the Texas-New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization outlines key compliance risks and operational deadlines. In Texas, agencies are advised to prepare for licensing system outages, meet updated Medicaid revalidation deadlines, and maintain active portal access. Additional reminders include mandatory cooperation with HHSC surveyors and heightened awareness of...

This episode breaks down key regulatory updates impacting healthcare providers across Texas and New Mexico. Highlights include New Mexico’s new psilocybin advisory board and upcoming public discussions, along with critical compliance reminders for Texas agencies—such as surveyor access requirements and timely reporting of office changes. We also cover updates to the Texas Unified Licensure Informa...

This week’s update highlights proposed 2027 Medicare hospice changes, including a new scoring system to track spending and reduce fraud, required patient transparency addendums, and quality reporting flags. Texas is also advancing fraud detection efforts, while new cybersecurity requirements and Medicaid portal updates signal increased focus on compliance and data security. #HospiceNews, #Regulato...

Big changes are coming—CMS is reshaping quality measures for hospice, Texas is strengthening oversight with a new system, and providers face growing pressure to stay compliant in an increasingly digital world. #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthcareCompliance #CMSUpdates #HealthcarePolicy #HospiceLeadership #RegulatoryUpdate #LongTermCare #HealthcareSecurity #Medicare #HealthcareNews #ComplianceM...

Federal fraud, crackdowns, and Texas backlogs: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-03-24-2026/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO  #NewMexicoLegislature #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance #TexasHospiceRegulatoryUpdate

This regulatory update provides a quick overview of major federal updates. Visit the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for all the week's updates. 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-03-17-2026/⁠⁠⁠ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO  #NewMexicoLegislature #StateCompliance #FederalComplian...

This regulatory update provides a comprehensive overview of recent administrative actions and compliance requirements affecting healthcare providers in the federal, Texas, and New Mexico sectors. Key developments include a nationwide enrollment moratorium for medical equipment suppliers. Visit the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for all the week's updates. 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txn...

This episode covers the passage of Gerald’s Law expanding veterans’ burial benefits, CMS HQRP Public Reporting Quarterly Refresh, and two interstate compacts signed in New Mexico. Visit the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for all the week's updates. 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-03-03-2026/⁠ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospic...

This episode covers the passage of Gerald’s Law expanding veterans’ burial benefits, CMS HQRP Public Reporting Quarterly Refresh, and two interstate compacts signed in New Mexico. Visit the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for all the week's updates. 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-02-24-2026/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice...

This issue covers Gerald’s Law and new VA burial benefits, fraud prevention, and program integrity efforts: 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-02-17-2026/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO #GeraldsLaw #CASPER #TheAlliance #RegulatoryReform #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance

The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 extends telehealth flexibilities through 2027 and funds hospice surveys. New Medicaid rules aid military families and disabled adults. Providers must manage emergency preparedness and meet Texas HHSC survey readiness requirements. 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-02-10-2026/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice...

This update highlights  hospice regulatory changes , including the end of  telehealth flexibilities  and new  poverty level standards . It mandates  emergency preparedness  for winter weather and  HCSSA administrator registration .  Medicare enrollment fees  have also increased. 🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-02-03-2026/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #H...

This episode reviews telehealth, the 'Provider Self-Determined Aggregate Cap Limitation' form, the Texas OIG, and Texas Medicaid, among other topics. 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-01-27-2026/⁠ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #legislature #TNMHPO #FederalCompliance

This episode reviews expanded CMS oversight to address hospice fraud, important Medicare billing and reimbursement reminders, New Mexico efforts to advance interstate licensure compacts 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-01-20-2026/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #legislature #TNMHPO #FederalCompliance

This episode highlights the federal extension of telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications through December 2026, major new CMS investments to strengthen rural health care nationwide, and state-specific funding announcements in Texas and New Mexico. Members are also reminded to prepare for the return of PEPPER reports and review new OSHA compliance FAQs now available on the...

This episode from the Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization outlines critical changes for healthcare providers for the first week of 2026. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update 🔗 ⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-01-06-2026/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice...

This episode from the Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization outlines critical changes for healthcare providers moving into 2026. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update 🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-12-30-2025/ #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCa...

This episode breaks down the latest federal and Texas-specific regulatory shifts affecting healthcare providers for 12/16/25. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update 🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-12-16-2025/ ⁠#Hospice #PalliativeCare #HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #HHSC #Medicare #M...