TNMHPO Hospice + Palliative Care Podcast

Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for 05/19/26

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 #HospiceRegulatoryUpdate #HospiceCompliance #HomeHealth #PalliativeCare #HealthcareCompliance #Medicare #TexasHospice #NewMexicoHospice #HospiceLeadership #HealthcareRegulations #HospiceNews #ClinicalDocumentation #HospiceEducation

Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for 05/12/26

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-care-regulatory-update-05-12-2026/ #hospiceregulatoryupdate, #hospicecompliance, #Texashospiceregulations, #Medicareeligibilityverification, #HETSenrollment, #TMHPupdates, #TexasMedicaidproviders, #hospicebillingcompliance

Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for 05/05/26

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.org/product/live-discharge-in-hospice/ #HospiceCare #HealthcareCompliance #MedicareFraud #TexasHealthcare #HHSC #HealthcareSecurity #OIG #LiveDischarges

Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for 04/28/26

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

Hospice & Palliative Care Regulatory Update for 04/21/26

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