The Hospice Moratorium: What CMS Is Really Signaling About the Future | Part Two

Send us Fan MailThe hospice moratorium may eventually end—but CMS scrutiny of hospice is likely here to stay.In Part Two of The Hospice Moratorium: What CMS Is Really Signaling About the Future, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner continue their conversation with Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, Vice President for Quality, Standards and Compliance at CHAP, about what hospice leaders should expect when the moratorium is lifted—and how organizations should prepare now.The conversation explores increased CMS enrollment scrutiny, changes of ownership, audits, SSVI, compliance programs, and the growing role of data and AI in identifying fraud and abuse.  Jennifer emphasizes that quality and compliance must work hand-in-hand and that hospices should begin treating audits and regulatory readiness as part of the cost of doing business. But greater regulation raises an important question: Can CMS become precise enough to eliminate bad actors without penalizing high-quality providers? The discussion examines how better data and AI could help regulators target fraud more effectively while protecting access, innovation, and legitimate hospice organizations. Most importantly, Jennifer reminds leaders that compliance cannot overshadow the mission.  Even in a more regulated future, hospice must remain centered on compassionate, patient-centered care and what matters most to the patient. In this episode:What could happen when the hospice moratorium endsWhy CMS scrutiny is likely to increaseBuilding a culture of compliance and qualityWhy hospices should budget for more auditsSSVI and the future of hospice oversightUsing AI and data to better identify fraud and abuseProtecting legitimate providers from regulatory overreachKeeping compassion at the center of hospice care🎧 Subscribe to TCNtalks | Anatomy of Leadership for conversations helping healthcare and hospice leaders navigate what’s next.Guest: Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, Vice President, Quality, Compliance and Standards with CHAPCo-Host: Cordt Kassner, PHD, Publisher, Hospice & Palliative Care TodayHost: 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