TCN Talks – Details, episodes & analysis

In this week’s special joint episode of TCNtalks and Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux welcomes Andrew Molosky, President and CEO of Chapters Health System. Together, they explore what it means to lead with perseverance, authenticity, and vision in times of change.

Andrew shares powerful insights on cultivating culture, navigating uncertainty, and the role of vulnerability in leadership. The conversation provides a thoughtful examination of how clarity of mission and purpose can guide teams through even the most challenging seasons.

Guest:
Andrew Molosky, President and CEO of Chapters Health System

Host:
Chris Comeaux, President and CEO of TELEIOS

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

Top News Stories October 2025
In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner discuss the top news stories of October, focusing on AI in healthcare, innovations in hospice care, and the impact of personal experiences on healthcare practices.  

They explore the ethical implications of AI surrogates in life-or-death decisions, the importance of equitable access to hospice care, and the role of technology in improving care delivery. 

The conversation also highlights the significance of personal stories in shaping healthcare perspectives and the ongoing challenges in the hospice industry.

Co-host:
Cordt Kassner, PhD, Publisher of Hospice & Palliative Care Today & CEO and Founder of Hospice Analytics

Host:
Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

The Path to the Future May be the Un-obvious - Top News Stories, July 2025 

The future of hospice care hangs in the balance as providers navigate a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities. From financial pressures closing hospice houses to unprecedented Medicare fraud schemes, from technological disruption to changing consumer expectations – the hospice field stands at a critical inflection point that demands both reflection and action.

Join hosts Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner as they delve into the latest trends and challenges in Hospice and Palliative Care, discussing key trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the field. 

This episode covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of healthcare layoffs, disruptive innovations, and the importance of disaster preparedness. 

They also discuss the evolving landscape of Hospice Care, the role of technology, and the significance of maintaining an authentic brand in the field.  Join us.

Host
Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS

Cohost
Cordt Kassner, PhD, Publisher of Hospice & Palliative Care Today & CEO and Founder of Hospice Analytics

https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/the-path-to-the-future-may-be-the-un-obvious-top-news-stories-july-2025

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

In this podcast, Chris interviews Lara McKinnis, MS, MT-BC, Music Psychotherapist and Professional Development Specialist for TCN about the alarming trend of staff exhibiting the effects of trauma due to the last two years of overwhelm largely impacted by COVID, at work and at home.  In Spring 2021, TCN launched TCNtalks with a series of podcasts related to mental health and wellbeing tools for leaders and their staff.  Now that we are living in a post-pandemic world with lasting implications and ongoing challenges from COVID, we are hearing more and more from leaders that they are worried and concerned about their staff.  This discussion seems even more timely now that we are in 2022. 

We have heard leaders say, “I know something is wrong, but I don’t know what to do for my team.”  Well, you have come to the right place to help you begin to understand that trauma is real.  And its impacts on your team and you are just as real.  Lara discusses the definition of trauma, names the primary responses you are probably observing but perhaps could not put words to with your team or with yourself, and then shares what can we do to help promote healing.  Earlier this year Quint Studer was on TCNtalks and his parting comment nailed where we are, “tools for mental health or emotional health are no longer nice to have tools for leaders, they are essential.”  Join us, this is timely and relevant.

Guest:
Lara McKinnis,
MS, MT-BC, Music Psychotherapist
and Professional Development Specialist for TCN

Host:
Chris Comeaux
CEO / President of Teleios Collaborative Network

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

In this podcast, Chris interviews Andrew Molosky and Chuck Lee regarding their recent merger of Chapters Health System and Cornerstone Hospice.  Andrew is the President and CEO of Chapters Health System & Chuck Lee is the Chief Administrative Officer and President of Hospice Operations and Board Chair of all Hospice Affiliates for Chapters Health System.  Andrew’s and Chuck’s organizations coming together (Chapters and Cornerstone) are early movers in what is sure to be a trend throughout the non-profit hospice sector. 

Andrew and Chuck share why their organizations chose to come together, and they share some of the quick wins they are looking for their organizations.  They also share some of the challenges they anticipate and their vision for the future.  Finally, they share some advice for others considering combos of their own.  This is a great educational listen for leaders and team members who are considering or might be considering or should be considering combinations of their own.   Join us.

Guest:

Andrew Molosky, President and CEO of Chapters Health System
Chuck Lee, Chief Administrative Officer and President of Hospice Operations and Board Chair of all Hospice Affiliates for Chapters Health System

TCNtalks Host:

Chris Comeaux, President and CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network


Quotes:

An effective strategic vision creates shared purpose, inspires passion and interest, conveys values, and guides decision-making and strategy. 
– Disney Institute

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. 
– T.S. Eliot

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

In this podcast, Chris interviews Carole Fisher.  Carole is the President of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI).  These are challenging times for community-owned, mission-driven nonprofit hospice and palliative care organizations, and there are more storm clouds gathering.  Carole shares from her unique perspective the elements of this perfect storm that we are already in and continues to head our way.  This is a great listen for leaders and team members of the hospice and palliative care movement.  This episode will inform and also challenge listeners with what we will need to be prepared to navigate today and tomorrow.  Join us.

Quote:
Transition differs from change.  Change is a shift in people's situations; transition is the psychological reorientation that they make to come to terms and deal effectively with the change.   - William Bridges 

Our Guest:  Carole Fisher, President of NPHI
www.hospiceinnovations.org

Our Host: Chris Comeaux, CEO & President of TCN
www.teleioscn.org/tcntalks

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

In this podcast, Chris interviews Christopher Morrissette.  Christopher is the COO of Serious Illness Care and Chief Strategy Officer for Teleios Collaborative Network.  This is a great listen to understand the challenges facing our country due to the rising costs of healthcare and why palliative care and serious illness care is part of the solution.  Christopher lays out how innovation, technology, and serious illness care will play a role in a brighter future for healthcare. 

Our Guest

Christopher Morrissette
COO of Serious Illness Care and Chief Strategy Officer
Teleios Collaborative Network

Bio

Christopher Morrissette, MBA over 20 years of extensive operational experience within Serious Illness Care including Palliative Care, hospice, homecare and long-term care. Christopher joined TCN when founded in 2017 and has supported the development of serious illness care models, payer strategy, Business Intellegence and the formation of the Clinically Integrated Network. 

Tools from this podcast:
Some applicable stats:

The year 2030 marks a demographic turning point for the United States. 

• Beginning that year, all baby boomers will be older than 65 years of age.
• This will expand the size of the older population so that one in every five Americans is projected to be of retirement age.
• The Gross Domestic spending on healthcare was 19.7% according to 2020 data. Previously, GDP was 17% for the prior 10 years.
• US national healthcare expenditure reached $4.1 trillion in 2020, or $12,530 per person, and is estimated to reach $6.2 trillion by 2028, per the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• This is a growth of over 50%, apply same calculation to GDP and we could be looking at minimum ¼ of the US Economy spent on Healthcare for a mediocre product.

Our Host

Chris Comeaux
CEO / President of Teleios Collaborative Network

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

In this podcast, Chris interviews Janelle McCallum, Chief Clinical Operations Officer of TCN to discuss a very thought-provoking subject:   

What do Love & Strategy have to do with CAHPS scores? 

After many trials and errors trying to figure out why CAHPS scores did not seem to reflect what we often have heard about our “great hospice care,” Janelle McCallum created a framework called “The 5 Gems of Quality”.  It is based on two paths:  Love and Strategy.  Both matter when it comes to excellent CAHPS outcomes.  

Join us to learn more.



Our Guest

Janelle McCallum, Chief Clinical Operations Officer for Teleios Collaborative Network

Our Host

Chris Comeaux, President & CEO, Teleios Collaborative Network

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

In this podcast, Chris interviews Jeremy Powell.  Jeremy is the founder and CEO of Acclivity Health which is one of the few companies applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the hospice and palliative care space.  

Jeremy shares ways his company is working to help improve quality as well as utilizing technology and data to get patients the right care at the right place at the right time.  Going forward, every aspect of healthcare is going to be impacted by technology and AI, so this is a great listen to begin to understand the applications and the possibilities.  Join us.

Guest: Jeremy Powell, President & CEO of Acclivity
www.acclivityhealth.com

Host: Chris Comeaux, President & CEO of TCN

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast

In this podcast, Chris interviews Jack Neil.  He is an anesthesiologist, but his real passion is computer programing.  Jack has an interesting perspective on artificial intelligence (AI), so much so Jack’s company he founded, Hank AI, has a tag line “Help the Humans.” 

Jack defines what is Artificial Intelligence and then shares where he sees AI being applied in healthcare over the next five years and then beyond the five-year timeframe.  Going forward, every aspect of healthcare is going to be impacted by technology and AI, so this is a great listen to begin to understand the applications and the possibilities.  Also, at the end of the podcast, Chris asks Jack about what his favorite book is.  His answer has some pearls which foretell the timeline where we will probably see dramatic change brought on by AI and technology.  Join us.

Podcast Host:
Chris Comeaux, President & CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network
www.teleioscn.org

Our Guest:
Jack Neil, Founder and CEO of Hank AI



QUOTE:

“One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men.  No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.”   - Elbert Hubbard


BIO

Dr. Jack Neil is a pediatric anesthesiologist, computer scientist, proud father of 2 (soon to be 3), and husband to his incredibly tolerant angel wife - Kristen. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology's Committee on Informatics and Information Technology, founding member of the ASA’s working group on Artificial Intelligence, member of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation's Committee on Technology, and member of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation's Health IT Committee. He is Founder and CEO of Hank.ai - a company focused on creating data's front door and reducing digital work via automation. A physician and software developer by training, his mission is to create and support innovative technology solutions that maximize efficiency and free humans from screen-based tasks in healthcare and beyond.

Teleios Collaborative Network   /   https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast