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In this 100th episode, Dr. G interviews Dr. Lauren Templeton about hospice care and recent regulatory changes affecting the field.

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare💯 Guest Lauren Templeton, DO, FAAHPM, HMDC - Pennant Group Hospice Medical Director for Quality, Education Compliance & Advocacy - WeatherBee Resources consultant - Previous podcast guest with playlist on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfn1iYrwn-DVzXetqbN8IcTQtICaRSXyo&si=gIF4rpRGhMrxnv3Z Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) This is Dr. G’s 100th podcast episode🥳 Dr. Lauren Templeton has been on the show 7 times! Last collaboration was National Doctor’s Day 2025 “Measuring the Value of a Hospice Physician” https://youtu.be/XZvF_ac4MvE?is=SwJoWXbnVPZwjhzD 2. Educate -Teaching points - U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS Hospice Moratorium started May 13, 2026 https://www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/providers-suppliers/chain-ownership-system-pecos/provider-enrollment-moratoria - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Emergency Regulations for Hospice Agencies (DPH-18-002E) June 1, 2026 Limits hospice physicians (page 73)…

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