Top News Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026 by Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner | Part 2

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In this episode, Part 2 of Top News Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner break down the most important healthcare and hospice stories from 2025—and share clear, grounded predictions for what’s coming in 2026. Rather than headline-driven chaos, 2025 revealed a year of incremental change, with persistent challenges around staffing, Medicare Advantage, hospice quality, reimbursement pressure, and cautious AI adoption shaping the landscape.

Looking ahead, 2026 is framed as a hinge year for healthcare leadership. Policy decisions made today—including the long-term impact of healthcare legislation, reimbursement shifts, and political volatility leading into the midterms—are expected to create pressure without immediate resolution. This episode explores why 2026 may feel turbulent, yet ultimately serves as the setup year for deeper structural change across healthcare and hospice in 2027 and beyond.

Chris and Cordt also examine emerging trends in healthcare technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality training, workforce models, and quality transparency. Rather than rapid disruption, they argue that healthcare—especially hospice and palliative care—will adopt these tools deliberately, balancing efficiency with trust, ethics, and human connection.

At its core, this conversation is about leadership in uncertain times. As systems grow more complex, leaders must navigate policy, technology, and workforce challenges while staying anchored to mission and care quality. This episode offers insight for healthcare executives, hospice leaders, clinicians, and anyone shaping the future of care.

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Topics Covered

• Top healthcare & hospice stories of 2025

• Predictions for healthcare and hospice in 2026

• Medicare Advantage trends & reimbursement pressure

• Workforce challenges and staffing models

• AI, technology, and innovation in healthcare

• Leadership in complex systems

Host: Chris Comeaux

Co-Host: Cordt Kassner

The Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from organizational culture and emotional intelligence to navigating disruption and inspiring teams, the show blends real-world stories with practical takeaways. The goal is simple yet ambitious: to equip leaders at every level with the tools, perspectives, and inspiration they need to lead with vision, empathy, and impact.

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