TNMHPO Hospice + Palliative Care Podcast

Stay informed with this week’s Regulatory Update from the Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. We cover upcoming New Mexico hospice licensure fee changes, why legible clinician signatures and proper documentation are critical for Medicare reimbursement, and a recent multimillion-dollar hospice fraud case that underscores the consequences of improper Medicare billing.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-09-08-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

Stay informed with this week’s regulatory update from the Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. We cover timely hospice discharge and revocation reporting through the Notice of Termination/Revocation (NOTR), Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) changes affecting notification of heirs, and CMS Hospice Provider Preview Reports now available in iQIES ahead of the November 2026 refresh.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-09-01-2026/

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This week’s TNMHPO Regulatory Update highlights federal efforts to combat durable medical equipment fraud, new emergency preparedness requirements for Texas assisted living facilities, and the release of Form 3281 for Perinatal Palliative Care Certification.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-08-25-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

This week’s regulatory update covers proposed changes to behavioral health licensing retesting, Medicare requirements for in-person patient evaluations, and other key state and federal compliance developments affecting healthcare providers.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-08-18-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

This week’s Regulatory Update covers how hospices get paid, manage state portals, and stay compliant. Topics include fiscal year payment rates and the Medicare and HHSC hospice caps, state claims reimbursement, the hospice election addendum, record-retention requirements, and telehealth updates.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-08-11-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

This week's TNMHPO Regulatory Update & Hospice News covers Operation Nightingale, the nationwide nursing credential fraud investigation, plus key Texas Medicaid updates, including SEMARC employee screening requirements, PEMS enrollment enhancements, and other compliance updates affecting hospice providers.

Read more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-08-04-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

This week's TNMHPO Regulatory Update covers key compliance and policy changes affecting Texas and New Mexico providers, including CMS updates.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-07-28-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

This week's TNMHPO Regulatory Update covers key compliance and policy changes affecting Texas and New Mexico providers, including Medicare updates and compliance, comfort kits, and accreditation providers updates.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-07-21-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

This week's TNMHPO Regulatory Update covers key compliance and policy changes affecting Texas and New Mexico providers, including updates to the Employee Misconduct Registry, anti-kickback guidance on referral software, leadership changes at Texas health agencies, emergency preparedness requirements, Medicaid security updates, and the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry relocation.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-07-14-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

Stay up to date with the latest hospice regulatory developments. This episode covers a new federal report on hospice payment efficiency, Texas' rollout of the SEMARC employee screening system to strengthen patient safety, and the ongoing impact of the Medicare enrollment moratorium on hospice Medicaid contracting and ownership transfers. Get the essential updates hospice leaders need to remain informed and compliant.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-06-16-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

This week's regulatory update covers key developments affecting hospice and healthcare providers, including the ongoing Medicare enrollment moratorium's impact on hospice growth and contracting. The update also highlights New Mexico's efforts to develop a statewide dementia care roadmap and reminds providers to review emergency preparedness plans as hurricane season approaches.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-06-09-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

Stay current with the essential hospice regulatory changes for the week of June 2, 2026. This update highlights critical compliance deadlines and security alerts for healthcare providers in the Southwest and beyond.

Learn more:https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-06-02-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

Stay informed with this week's TNMHPO Regulatory Update as we break down key developments impacting hospice and palliative care organizations. Tune in for a concise overview of the regulatory and compliance issues providers need to know now.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/hospice-palliative-care-regulatory-update-05-26-2026/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

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/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

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/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

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/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

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/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

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/

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Disclaimer: The Texas and New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization publishes the Regulatory Update as an information only item. TNMHPO has no attorneys nor does it represent the state and federal governments. All legal questions or concerns should be directed to your attorney or the governments involved.

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.

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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.

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