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Teleios announces addition of Lake Prince at Home Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN), Hendersonville, NC; by Tina Gentry; 9/2/25 Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN) announced the addition of Lake Prince at Home as an associate member. The agency is affiliated with Lake Prince Woods, a trusted provider of senior living since 2002. This CHAP-accredited, Medicare-certified program serves Suffolk and the South Hampton Roads area of VA with three specialized services: non-medical home care, clinical home health, and compassionate hospice care delivered at home or in local assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

Artificial intelligence in geriatric health careHealth Affairs; by Esther S. Oh, Peter M. Abadir, Joseph Grogan, Ravi Gupta, Anne Ollen, Daniel Polsky, Peter Weems, Phillip Phan; 8/20/25Artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies are quickly integrating into the US health care system. Unlocking their full potential for older adults—the fastest-growing demographic in the country—and rural populations facing health access and support crises is essential. On May 1, 2025, the Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (represented by coauthors Oh, Abadir, and Phan) and the National Institute on Aging hosted a summit on the future of geriatric medicine and AI, focusing on the challenges and effects of implementing AI-based technologies. We identified policy gaps and opportunities to support the fair and efficient use of AI technologies for older adults [including:]

Teleios announces fourth annual Care As It Should Be award winnersTeleios press release; by Tina Gentry; 8/21/25Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN) announced the fourth annual recipients of the Care As It Should Be Awards during the August Board of Directors Meeting. The purpose of the Care As It Should Be Awards is to recognize those individuals who make an extraordinary impact on the patients and families who they serve daily. “We know that each of the staff members who are on the front lines provide excellent care to patients, so these awards are to recognize those who take care to the next level – those who go above and beyond to make a patient’s experience the best that it can be during such vulnerable and challenging times,” said Chris Comeaux, President and CEO of TCN. The award recipients are:

The future of work: Prioritizing human connection with Ryan Jenkins Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN) - Anatomy of Leadership; podcast/video by Chris Comeaux with Ryan Jenkins; 8/13/25 "Connection isn't new, it's just neglected. And it's neglected now more than ever." These powerful words from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ryan Jenkins set the stage for a transformative conversation about what might be our most critical yet overlooked human need. Despite our hyperconnected world of social media, texting, and endless digital communication, genuine connection continues to slip through our fingers. Jenkins reveals the crucial distinction between mere communication and true connection – explaining how our brains process these experiences differently and why it matters so profoundly.

The complexity of multi-service organizations Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Christ Comeaux with Rebecca Ramsy and Mark Jarman-Howe; 7/30/25 Rebecca Ramsay and Mark Jarman-Howe, two dynamic leaders who are navigating the evolving world of hospice and multi-service healthcare with vision and heart,  share their experiences in managing diverse service lines, emphasizing the importance of culture, workforce resilience, and community engagement. Rebecca and Mark discuss the challenges of balancing mission and margin while fostering innovation and collaboration. The conversation underscores the importance of strategic planning, mentorship, and understanding regulatory frameworks to navigate the healthcare landscape effectively.  

HOPE Blog Part III – Navigating change with confidence Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); by Melissa Colkins; 7/16/25 The HOPE tool arrives October 1, ready or not. While some teams will stumble through implementation, others will use this moment to demonstrate what effective change management actually looks like. The question isn't whether change is hard - it's whether your organization will emerge stronger because of how you handle it. Here's the reality: every meaningful change follows a predictable pattern. Teams don't just flip a switch and suddenly excel with new systems. They move through distinct phases - each with its own challenges and opportunities for growth. Understanding this journey is what separates organizations that merely survive change from those that leverage it for lasting improvement.

TCN & HPCT Podcast: Plans of Care, Ethics, Robotics, and more! Top News Stories, June 2025 Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux with Cordt Kassner; 7/2/25 What makes Hospice special isn't magic—it's the masterful implementation of coordinated care plans that align interdisciplinary teams with patient priorities.  This month's deep dive into June's most critical Hospice and Palliative Care developments explores how this "secret sauce" remains simultaneously the heart of our philosophy and our most common survey deficiency. In this episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner, Publisher of Hospice & Palliative Care Today & CEO and Founder of Hospice Analytics, discuss relevant top news stories in Hospice and Palliative Care for June. They also explore technology's dual-edged potential, suggesting that AI and robotics should enhance, rather than replace, the human elements of Hospice Care.  As Daniel Pink notes, "if a robot can replace you, you should be"—allowing us to focus our irreplaceable human capacity on meaningful connection rather than routine tasks.

Winning with whiskers: A new approach to salesTeleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux with Dawn Landry; 6/18/25In this engaging conversation, Chris Comeaux and Dawn F. Landry explore the intricacies of leadership, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, self-awareness, and empathy.  Dawn shares her journey in business development and her unique approach to understanding personality traits through her book, Winning with Whiskers [A Business Fable About Overcoming Obstacles by Knowing Yourself & Others]. Their discussion highlights the significance of building strong relationships and navigating friction in professional settings, ultimately advocating for a more authentic and empathetic leadership style.  Dawn discusses the importance of self-awareness, understanding personal strengths, and the dynamics of building effective relationships in both personal and professional settings.

The healthcare customer of the future, with Marcus R. EscobedoTeleios Collaborative Network (TCN); video/podcast by Chris Comeaux with Marcus R. Escobedo; 6/11/25 In this episode of TCNtalks, Marcus Escobedo, Vice President of Communications at the John A. Hartford Foundation, joins Chris Comeaux to discuss the future of healthcare for aging populations. Marcus shares how the Foundation’s Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative transforms care for older adults through the evidence-based 4Ms framework: focusing on what matters to older adults, medication management, cognitive health, and mobility. The conversation dives into the impact of ageism in healthcare and the importance of reshaping language and practices to serve older adults better. 

The Three Gifts with John Locke Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux with John Locke; 5/28/25 What if three simple gifts could transform every interaction in your life?  Executive coach John Locke returns to the Anatomy of Leadership podcast to share the remarkable framework he's developed through years of coaching and personal experience. In this episode of the Anatomy of Leadership, Chris interviews John Locke, founder of the Executive Coaching practice at Forvis Mazars.  They discuss John’s journey and the three gifts that can transform lives: 

TCN Video/Podcast: A Whole New Mind with Daniel H. PinkTeleios Collaborative Network (TCN); by Chris Comeaux with Daniel H. Pink; 5/14/25What makes us uniquely human in an age of artificial intelligence? Daniel H. Pink, the bestselling author of A Whole New Mind, offers a compelling framework for thriving in a world where machines increasingly perform tasks once thought exclusively human. In this episode,  Pink, the world-renowned author of seven bestselling nonfiction books, discusses his interdisciplinary approach to understanding human motivation and the evolving work landscape in the AI age. Pink emphasizes the importance of empathy, creativity, and the need for individuals to augment machine intelligence rather than compete with it.  He also explores the role of technology in healthcare, particularly in Hospice Care, and the significance of human connection and listening in providing care.

Breaking barriers: Ketamine's  role in hospice medicine with Dr. Rohini Kanniganti Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux with Dr. Rohini Kanniganti; 4/30/25 Ketamine – a medicine long used as an anesthetic – is finding a powerful new purpose in Hospice and Palliative Care settings.  Dr. Rohini Kanagante, a physician with expertise spanning both Hospice Care and Integrative Psychiatry, unveils the remarkable potential of this medication in our latest episode of TCNtalks. [TCN is a sponsor of our newsletter.]

Transforming communities through leadership with Quint StuderTeleios Anatomy of Leadership podcast; by Chris Comeaux, Quint Studer; 4/9/25In this episode, Chris sits down with Quint Studer, Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group and one of his most trusted mentors, to dive deep into the transformation of Pensacola, Florida. Quint reveals his powerful framework for community change, sharing essential leadership insights and the challenges of driving real transformation.