Part Two | AI, Hospice Fraud Crackdown & Medicare’s Future—The Biggest Healthcare Stories of 2026

Send us Fan MailAI is transforming healthcare. Medicare policy is evolving. Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. What do these changes mean for healthcare leaders, hospice executives, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare professionals?In Part Two of this quarterly healthcare leadership update, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner examine the biggest healthcare trends of 2026, exploring how artificial intelligence in healthcare, Medicare policy, healthcare affordability, hospice fraud enforcement, regulatory compliance, and healthcare innovation are reshaping hospice and the broader healthcare industry. They discuss how AI is changing the healthcare workforce, why quality and transparency matter more than ever, and what healthcare executives should know about the future of hospice care, palliative care, and value-based healthcare.Whether you lead a hospice organization, health system, nonprofit healthcare organization, or healthcare business, this episode provides practical leadership insights to help you navigate healthcare policy changes, prepare for emerging technology, understand the future of Medicare, and make strategic decisions in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. If you’re interested in healthcare leadership, AI in hospice, healthcare management, Medicare reform, or the future of healthcare, this conversation will help you anticipate what’s next instead of simply reacting to today’s headlines.Episode Highlights✔ AI: Augmenting people vs. replacing jobs✔ Medicare policy and healthcare affordability✔ Hospice fraud enforcement & regulatory trends✔ Industry consolidation & nonprofit outlook✔ Leadership strategies for navigating changeChapters00:00 Introduction01:05 Looking Back at Q2 202606:05 The Biggest Healthcare Trends07:11 Reinvigorating Hospice Quality12:09 AI, Jobs & the Future of Healthcare19:35 Healthcare Affordability & Medicare25:27 Hospice Market Growth27:18 Industry Consolidation & Provider Rankings34:02 Closing Thoughts🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on healthcare leadership, hospice innovation, and the future of care.Co-Host: Cordt Kassner, PhD, Publisher of Hospice & Palliative Care TodayVP Data Science & Research at 1520ai | CEO/Founder of Hospice AnalyticsHost: Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS, author of The Anatomy of LeadershipThe Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from organizational culture and emotional intelligence to navigating disruption and inspiring teams, the show blends real-world stories with practical takeaways. The goal is simple yet ambitious: to equip leaders at every level with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration they need to lead with vision, empathy, and impact.https://www.teleioscn.org/anatomy-of-leadership