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2026 Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) Updates: New CMS Requirements and Medicare MAC Notification Changes

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: November 2, 2026

Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) continues to present significant challenges for home health and hospice agencies as medical reviews become increasingly complex, time-consuming, and demanding. With growing documentation requirements and an increasing volume of medical review requests, it is more important than ever for providers to stay informed about changes that could impact their agency. Today, we’ll discuss two important TPE updates, including new reporting requirements for Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and changes to the notification process that agencies need to be aware of.

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