Dr. Jean Kutner sat down with TCNtalks/Anatomy of Leadership host Chris Comeaux to share insights about how the $64 million investment in the ASCENT Consortium is reshaping the future of serious illness care. Tune in to parts 1 and 2 to learn more below.

Part 1: 
In the latest episode of TCNtalks/Anatomy of Leadership, "How a $64 Million NIH Grant Will Transform Palliative Care Across Lifespan | Part One," Chris Comeaux sits down with Dr. Jean Kutner, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz, Chief Academic Officer, UCHealth and Contact Principal Investigator, ASCENT Consortium, to unpack a historic NIH initiative that’s breaking down silos, accelerating research into real-world care, and redefining what’s possible in hospice and palliative care. This isn’t just about funding—it’s about transformation. If you’re a healthcare leader, hospice professional, or part of a mission-driven organization, this episode offers critical insight into where care is headed next.

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Anatomy of Leadership: https://hubs.ly/Q049_fKX0
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Part 2:
In Part Two of "How a $64 Million NIH Grant Will Transform Palliative Care Across Lifespan," Chris Comeaux continues the conversation with Dr. Jean Kutner, exploring how a $64 million NIH grant is set to transform care for patients with serious illness—across the entire lifespan. From closing gaps in the care continuum to shaping policy and payment models, this episode challenges how we think about when, where, and how palliative care should be delivered.

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Anatomy of Leadership: https://hubs.ly/Q04bn39d0
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