TNMHPO Hospice + Palliative Care Podcast

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 phishing scams targeting healthcare organizations. Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-04-28-2026/#HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthcareCompliance #MedicareFraud #CMSUpdates #TexasHealthcare #HHSC #HealthcareSecurity #PhishingAwareness #HealthcareRegulations #ProviderCompliance

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 Information Portal, new nurse aide training resources, and important guidance on Medicaid claims processing to support financial planning and compliance.More here: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-04-21-2026/#HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthcareRegulations #TexasHealthcare #NewMexicoHealthcare #MedicaidUpdates #Compliance #HealthcareLeadership #TNMHPO

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, #RegulatoryUpdate, #MedicareHospice, #HospiceCompliance, #HealthcarePolicy, #CMSUpdates, #HospiceFraud, #TexasHealthcare, #CybersecurityHealthcare, #PalliativeCare

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 #ComplianceMatters

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 #FederalCompliance #TexasHospiceRegulatoryUpdate

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.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-03-10-2026/⁠⁠#HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO  #NewMexicoLegislature #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance #TexasHospiceRegulatoryUpdate

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 #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO  #NewMexicoLegislature #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance #TexasHospiceRegulatoryUpdate#NewMexicoHospiceRegulatoryUpdate#CMSHospiceQRPFebruary2026#PalmettoGBAMedicareWebinars#TexasHHSCHospiceMeeting

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 #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO #GeraldsLaw #CMS #CMSHQRP#NewMexicoLegislature #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance

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 #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO #Medicare #telehealth #RegulatoryReform #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance

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 #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO #Medicare #telehealth #RegulatoryReform #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance

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 Members Only site.🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-01-13-2026/#HospiceNews #RegulatoryUpdate #Hospice #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO #FederalCompliance

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 #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO #Medicare #telehealth #RegulatoryReform #StateCompliance #FederalCompliance

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 #PallliativeCare #Texas #NewMexico #TNMHPO #Medicaid #CMS #MAID #telehealth #AlertMedia #RegulatoryReform #compliance #HHSC

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 #Medicaid #CMS #CMSPolicy #TNMHPO

This episode breaks down the latest federal and Texas-specific regulatory shifts affecting healthcare providers for 12/2/25. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-12-02-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠⁠#hospice⁠ #GovernmentShutdown #telehealth #OBB #HR1 #OneBigBeautifulBill #Medicaid #PAYGO #HHSC #SunsetReview #TULIP #DEA #TNMHPO

This week’s (11/25/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-11-25-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare #GovernmentShutdown #telehealth #OBB #HR1 #OneBigBeautifulBill #Medicaid #PAYGO #SunsetReview #TULIP #TNMHPO

This week’s (11/18/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-11-18-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare #GovernmentShutdown #telehealth #SunsetReview #TULIP #TNMHPO

This week’s (11/11/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-11-11-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare #CareAtHomeMonth #CAHM #TNMHPO

This week’s (11/04/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-11-04-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare #TNMHPO

This week’s (10/28/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-10-28-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#HospiceCareAccessAct #TULIP #HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare #TNMHPO

This week’s (10/21/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-10-21-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#CMSUpdates⁠ #HospiceTelehealth ⁠#TexasHospice #HHSC #PerinatalPalliativeCare #HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#palliativecare ⁠#TNMHPO

This week’s (10/14/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 ⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-10-14-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#CMSUpdates⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#palliativecare ⁠#TNMHPO

This week’s (10/7/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 ⁠⁠https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-10-07-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#CMSUpdates⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#palliativecare ⁠#TNMHPO

This week’s (9/30/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-10-14-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#CMSUpdates⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#palliativecare ⁠#TNMHPO

This week’s (9/23/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-09-23-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#CMSUpdates⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#palliativecare ⁠#TNMHPO

This week’s (9/16/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-09-16-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#CMSUpdates⁠ ⁠#HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#palliativecare ⁠#TNMHPO

This week’s (10/07/25) hospice regulatory updates for Texas and New Mexico. Full update in the members' weekly Tuesday newsletter and the Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update🔗 https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-10-07-2025/⁠#HospiceNews⁠ ⁠#PalliativeCare⁠ ⁠#CMSUpdates⁠ ⁠#GovernmentShutdown #HospiceLeadership⁠ ⁠#hospice⁠ ⁠#palliativecare ⁠#TNMHPO

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